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Top 10 Tallest Completed Buildings in the World

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Top 10 Tallest Completed Buildings in the World

Top 10 Tallest Completed Buildings in the World

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1. Burj Khalifa – Dubai, UAE (828 m)

The tallest building on Earth, the Burj Khalifa dominates Dubai’s skyline with its soaring spire. It features luxury residences, corporate offices, hotels, and multiple observation decks offering sweeping views of the city and desert.

2. Merdeka 118 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (approx. 678.9 m)

The second-tallest building in the world and the tallest in Southeast Asia, Merdeka 118 houses offices, a hotel, and observation spaces. Its design reflects Malaysian culture and symbolizes national pride.

3. Shanghai Tower – Shanghai, China (632 m)

Famous for its elegant twisting form, Shanghai Tower is China’s tallest building and one of the most environmentally efficient skyscrapers ever built, with mixed-use facilities and one of the world's highest observation decks.

4. Makkah Royal Clock Tower – Mecca, Saudi Arabia (601 m)

Overlooking Islam’s holiest city, this massive tower features one of the largest clock faces in the world. It includes hotels, residences, and facilities that serve religious pilgrims.

5. Ping An International Finance Centre – Shenzhen, China (599 m)

A dominant feature of Shenzhen’s skyline, this skyscraper is a major financial hub and home to high-end offices, observation areas, and world-class commercial spaces.

6. Lotte World Tower – Seoul, South Korea (555 m)

South Korea’s tallest skyscraper includes luxury residences, a hotel, entertainment venues, and an observatory with panoramic views of Seoul.

7. One World Trade Center – New York City, USA (541.3 m / 1,776 ft)

Rising from the site of the original World Trade Center, this tower is the tallest in the Western Hemisphere. It symbolizes resilience while housing offices, broadcasting facilities, and an observatory.

8. Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre – Guangzhou, China (530 m)

A sleek mixed-use tower in southern China, this building contains hotels, offices, and residences and is known for its modern design and engineering innovation.

9. Tianjin CTF Finance Centre – Tianjin, China (530 m)

Matching Guangzhou’s tower in height, this structure features a gently curved form and serves as a major urban commercial and residential center in northern China.

10. China Zun – Beijing, China (528 m)

Named after a traditional ceremonial vessel (the “Zun”), this building stands as Beijing’s tallest structure, serving as a symbol of modern China. It houses offices and business facilities in the capital’s central business district.

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