Top 10 Tallest Buildings in the World

Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE - Standing at a height of 828 meters (2,716 feet), the Burj Khalifa has held the title of the world's tallest building since its completion in 2010. It is a mixed-use tower that contains offices, residential units, and a hotel. The building's design is inspired by Islamic architecture and features a unique Y-shaped floor plan.

Shanghai Tower, Shanghai, China - Completed in 2015, the Shanghai Tower stands at a height of 632 meters (2,073 feet). It is a mixed-use building that includes offices, hotels, and retail space. The tower's design is meant to evoke the image of a twisting glass curtain, with nine cylindrical buildings stacked atop one another.

Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower, Mecca, Saudi Arabia - Standing at a height of 601 meters (1,971 feet), the Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower is a mixed-use building that serves as a hotel and contains residential and commercial space. It is located in close proximity to the Masjid al-Haram mosque and features a large clock face on its facade.

Ping An Finance Center, Shenzhen, China - Completed in 2017, the Ping An Finance Center is a 599-meter-tall (1,965-foot-tall) skyscraper that serves as the headquarters for the Ping An Insurance Company. Its design features a diamond-shaped facade and a tapering form that is meant to evoke the image of a mountain.

Lotte World Tower, Seoul, South Korea - Completed in 2017, the Lotte World Tower is a 555-meter-tall (1,819-foot-tall) mixed-use building that contains offices, residential units, and a hotel. Its design is inspired by traditional Korean ceramics and features a tapering form with a tapered crown at the top.

One World Trade Center, New York City, USA - Completed in 2014, the One World Trade Center stands at a height of 541 meters (1,776 feet). It was built on the site of the former World Trade Center, which was destroyed in the September 11 terrorist attacks. The tower contains office space and a restaurant, and its design is meant to evoke the image of a tapering spire.

Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre, Guangzhou, China - Completed in 2016, the Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre stands at a height of 530 meters (1,739 feet). It is a mixed-use building that contains offices, hotels, and retail space. Its design features a slender, tapering form with a diamond-shaped facade.

Tianjin CTF Finance Centre, Tianjin, China - Completed in 2018, the Tianjin CTF Finance Centre is a 530-meter-tall (1,739-foot-tall) skyscraper that contains office space, a hotel, and luxury residential units. Its design features a series of stacked boxes that are meant to evoke the image of a Chinese puzzle box.

CITIC Tower, Beijing, China - Completed in 2018, the CITIC Tower stands at a height of 528 meters (1,732 feet). It is a mixed-use building that contains offices, a hotel, and retail space. Its design features a tapered form with a series of cutouts that are meant to reduce wind resistance.

TAIPEI 101, Taipei, Taiwan - Completed in 2004, TAIPEI 101 stands at a height of 508 meters (1,667 feet). It was the world's tallest building until the completion of the Burj Khalifa.