Burj Khalifa To Merdeka: 10 Tallest Buildings In The World

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From Burj Khalifa to Merdeka, here's a look at the top 10 tallest buildings in the world.

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It is named after Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the former president of the UAE. It holds the prestigious title of being the tallest building globally, soaring to a height of 828 metres with 163 floors.

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Merdeka, also known as PNB 118, dominates the skyline of Kuala Lumpur, as the world’s second-tallest building and the tallest in Southeast Asia.

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The Shanghai Tower is a remarkable architectural achievement that dominates the city’s skyline. Soaring to a height of 632 metres with 128 floors, this iconic skyscraper, designed by Gensler, combines commercial, office, and hotel spaces.

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The Makkah Clock Royal Tower, or Abraj Al Baitin Mecca features the world’s largest clock.

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The Ping An International Finance Centre stands as the fifth tallest globally and the third tallest in Asia. Rising to a height of 599 meters across 115 floors, it was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates.

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The Lotte World Tower, situated in Seoul, stands at a towering height of 555 metres with 123 storeys.

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Located in New York City, the One World Trade Centre stands as the seventh-tallest building globally, soaring to a height of 541 meters.

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The Guangzhou CTF (Chow Tai Fook) Finance Centre in Guangzhou, is the eighth tallest globally and third tallest in China, standing at a height of 530 meters with 111 floors.

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The Guangzhou CTF (Chow Tai Fook) Finance Centre in Guangzhou, is the eighth tallest globally and third tallest in China, standing at a height of 530 meters with 111 floors.

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The CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun Tower, reaching a height of 528 meters is designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates.

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Burj Khalifa To Merdeka: 10 Tallest Buildings In The World

From Burj Khalifa to Merdeka, here's a look at the top 10 tallest buildings in the world.

It is named after Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the former president of the UAE. It holds the prestigious title of being the tallest building globally, soaring to a height of 828 metres with 163 floors.

Burj Khalifa (Dubai, UAE)

Merdeka, also known as PNB 118, dominates the skyline of Kuala Lumpur, as the world’s second-tallest building and the tallest in Southeast Asia.

Merdeka (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

The Shanghai Tower is a remarkable architectural achievement that dominates the city’s skyline. Soaring to a height of 632 metres with 128 floors, this iconic skyscraper, designed by Gensler, combines commercial, office, and hotel spaces.

Shanghai Tower (Shanghai, China)

The Makkah Clock Royal Tower, or Abraj Al Baitin Mecca features the world’s largest clock.

Makkah Clock Royal Tower (Mecca, Saudi Arabia)

The Ping An International Finance Centre stands as the fifth tallest globally and the third tallest in Asia. Rising to a height of 599 meters across 115 floors, it was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates.

Ping An International Finance Centre (Shenzhen, China)

The Lotte World Tower, situated in Seoul, stands at a towering height of 555 metres with 123 storeys.

Lotte World Tower (Seoul, South Korea)

Located in New York City, the One World Trade Centre stands as the seventh-tallest building globally, soaring to a height of 541 meters.

One World Trade Centre (New York City, USA)

The Guangzhou CTF (Chow Tai Fook) Finance Centre in Guangzhou, is the eighth tallest globally and third tallest in China, standing at a height of 530 meters with 111 floors.

CTF Finance Centre (Guangzhou, China)

The Guangzhou CTF (Chow Tai Fook) Finance Centre in Guangzhou, is the eighth tallest globally and third tallest in China, standing at a height of 530 meters with 111 floors.

Tianjin CTF Finance Centre (Tianjin, China)

The CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun Tower, reaching a height of 528 meters is designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates.

CITIC Tower (Beijing, China)

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