Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, is home to many modern high-rises, [1] 108 of which stand taller than 180 metres (591 ft). The tallest building in Dubai is the Burj Khalifa, which rises 828 metres (2,717 ft) and contains 209 floors. [2] The tower has stood as both the tallest building in the world and the tallest man-made structure of any kind in the world since its completion in January 2010. The second-tallest building in Dubai is the 425-metre (1,394 ft) Marina 101, which also stands as the world's second tallest residential skyscraper. [3] The skyscrapers of Dubai are, for the most part, clustered in three different locations. The land along E 11 Road was the first to develop, followed by the Dubai Marina neighborhood and the Business Bay district.
Overall, Dubai has 18 completed and topped-out buildings that rise at least 300 metres (984 ft) in height, which is more than any other city in the world. [4] Dubai has 73 completed and topped-out buildings that rise at least 200 metres (656 ft) in height. Based on the average height of the ten tallest completed buildings, Dubai has the tallest skyline in the Middle East and the world. [5] As of 2012 [update] , the skyline of Dubai is ranked eighth in the world with 248 buildings rising at least 100 metres (330 ft) in height. [6]
The history of skyscrapers in Dubai began with the construction of Dubai World Trade Centre in 1979, which is usually regarded as the first high-rise in the city. At the time of its completion, it also stood as the tallest building in the Middle East. Since 1999, and especially from 2005 onwards, Dubai has been the site of an extremely large skyscraper building boom, with all 73 of its buildings over 200 metres (656 ft) tall completed after 1999. [4] In less than ten years, the city has amassed one of the largest skylines in the world; it is now home to the world's tallest building, the world's tallest residence, and the world's second tallest hotel. As of 2019 [update] , 49 new skyscrapers are under construction in Dubai; additionally, there are over 127 active high-rise developments that have been proposed for construction in the city. [1]
This list ranks completed and topped out Dubai skyscrapers that stand at least 200 metres (656 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.
Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) | Floors | Year | Reference(s) | Notes |
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1 | Burj Khalifa | ![]() | 828 metres (2,717 ft) | 209 | 2010 | [2] [7] [8] [9] | This building was completed in 2010, becoming the tallest building in the world. |
2 | Marina 101 | ![]() | 425 metres (1,394 ft) | 101 | 2017 | Completed in 2017, it is the 2nd-tallest residential building in the world, after 432 Park Avenue. | |
3 | Princess Tower | ![]() | 414 metres (1,358 ft) | 107 | 2012 | [10] [11] | Former tallest residential building in the world. Now 432 Park Avenue holds the record. |
4 | 23 Marina | ![]() | 392.8 metres (1,289 ft) | 90 | 2012 | [12] [13] | It was the world's tallest all-residential building until the completion of the nearby Princess Tower. |
5 | Elite Residence | ![]() | 381 metres (1,250 ft) | 90 | 2012 | [14] [15] | |
6 | The Address the BLVD | ![]() | 370 metres (1,210 ft) | 72 | 2016 | ||
7 | Almas Tower | ![]() | 360 metres (1,180 ft) | 68 | 2008 | [16] [17] [18] | Tallest office building in the city. |
8 | Gevora Hotel | ![]() | 356 metres (1,168 ft) | 75 | 2017 | Tallest hotel in the world. | |
9= | JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Tower 1 | ![]() | 355 metres (1,165 ft) | 76 | 2013 | [19] [20] | 2nd tallest hotel in the world |
9= | JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Tower 2 | ![]() | 355 metres (1,165 ft) | 76 | 2012 | [19] [21] | 2nd tallest hotel in the world |
10 | Emirates Office Tower | 355 metres (1,165 ft) | 54 | 2000 | [22] [23] | Also known as Emirates Tower One. | |
11 | The Torch | ![]() | 352 metres (1,155 ft) | 79 | 2011 | [24] | The Torch tower became the tallest residential building in the world in 2011. |
12 | SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences | 336 metres (1,102 ft) | 78 | 2020 | |||
13 | DAMAC Residenze | 335 metres (1,099 ft) | 88 | 2018 | |||
14= | Rose Rayhaan by Rotana | ![]() (in the back) | 333 metres (1,093 ft) | 72 | 2007 | [25] [26] [27] | 5nd Tallest hotel in the world |
14= | AMA Tower | 333 metres (1,093 ft) | 62 | 2021 | |||
15 | The Address Residence - Fountain View III | 331 metres (1,086 ft) | 77 | 2019 | |||
16 | Al Yaqoub Tower | 328 metres (1,076 ft) | 69 | 2013 | [28] [29] | Inspired by the Clock tower of the Wesminister Palace in London. | |
17 | The Index | 326 metres (1,070 ft) | 80 | 2010 | [30] [31] [32] | ||
18 | Burj Al Arab | ![]() | 321 metres (1,053 ft) | 60 | 1999 | [33] [34] | The tallest hotel on a man-made island and the tallest hotel on an island. |
20 | HHHR Tower | ![]() | 318 metres (1,043 ft) | 72 | 2010 | [35] [36] | |
21 | Ocean Heights | ![]() | 310 metres (1,020 ft) | 83 | 2010 | [37] | |
22 | Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel | 309 metres (1,014 ft) | 56 | 2000 | [38] [39] | Also known as Emirates Tower Two. | |
23= | Amna Tower | 306 metres (1,004 ft) | 75 | 2020 | |||
23= | Noora Tower | 306 metres (1,004 ft) | 75 | 2019 | |||
23= | Cayan Tower | 306 metres (1,004 ft) | 73 | 2013 | [40] [41] | ||
24 | The Address Beach Resort | 303 metres (994 ft) | 78 | 2020 | |||
25 | The Address Downtown Dubai | 302 metres (991 ft) | 63 | 2008 | [42] [43] [44] | Seriously damaged by fire on 31 December 2015/1 January 2016. | |
26 | Emirates Crown | 296 metres (971 ft) | 63 | 2008 | [45] [46] | ||
27 | Khalid Al Attar Tower 2 | 294 metres (965 ft) | 66 | 2011 | [47] [48] | ||
28= | Sulafa Tower | 288 metres (945 ft) | 75 | 2010 | [49] [50] | ||
28= | Opera Grand | 288 metres (945 ft) | 71 | 2021 | |||
29 | Millennium Tower | 285 metres (935 ft) | 60 | 2006 | [51] [52] | ||
30 | The Address Residence - Fountain Views I | 283.2 metres (929 ft) | 70 | 2018 | |||
31= | The Address Residence - Fountain Views II | 282.7 metres (927 ft) | 70 | 2018 | |||
31= | ICD Brookfield Place | 282.3 metres (926 ft) | 54 | 2020 | |||
31= | Al Hekma Tower | 282 metres (925 ft) | 64 | 2015 | |||
32= | Marina Pinnacle | 280 metres (920 ft) | 73 | 2011 | |||
32= | Five Jumeirah Village Dubai | 280 metres (920 ft) | 61 | 2019 | |||
33 | D1 | 277.5 metres (910 ft) | 80 | 2015 | [53] [54] | ||
34 | Burj Vista Tower 1 | 272 metres (892 ft) | 80 | 2018 | |||
35 | Radisson Royal Hotel Dubai | ![]() | 269 metres (883 ft) | 60 | 2010 | [55] [56] [57] | |
36 | 21st Century Tower | 269 metres (883 ft) | 55 | 2003 | [58] [59] | ||
37 | DAMAC Paramount Hotel & Residences | 268.1 metres (880 ft) | 69 | 2018 | |||
37= | DAMAC Maison-Paramount Tower 1 | 268.1 metres (880 ft) | 69 | 2018 | |||
37= | DAMAC Maison-Paramount Tower 2 | 268.1 metres (880 ft) | 69 | 2018 | |||
37= | DAMAC Maison-Paramount Tower 3 | 268.1 metres (880 ft) | 69 | 2018 | |||
38 | Al Kazim Tower 1 | 265 metres (869 ft) | 53 | 2008 | [60] [61] | ||
38= | Al Kazim Tower 2 | 265 metres (869 ft) | 53 | 2008 | [62] [63] | ||
39 | Ubora Tower 1 | 263 metres (863 ft) | 58 | 2010 | [64] [65] | ||
40 | Islamic Bank Residential Tower | 261 metres (856 ft) | 51 | 2011 | [66] [67] | ||
41 | Vision Tower | 260 metres (850 ft) | 60 | 2008 | [68] [69] | ||
42 | Marina Gate II | 257 metres (843 ft) | 64 | 2019 | |||
43 | Conrad Dubai | 255 metres (837 ft) | 51 | 2013 | [70] [71] [72] | ||
44 | Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites | 254 metres (833 ft) | 59 | 2007 | [73] [74] | Also known as the Al Marsa Tower. | |
45 | Angsana Suites Tower | 250 metres (820 ft) | 49 | 2007 | [75] [76] | ||
46 | Chelsea Tower | 250 metres (820 ft) | 49 | 2005 | [77] [78] | ||
47 | Ahmed Khoory Tower | 250 metres (820 ft) | 60 | 2013 | [79] | ||
48 | Al Tayer Tower | 249 metres (817 ft) | 59 | 2009 | [80] [81] | ||
49 | Rolex Tower | 247 metres (810 ft) | 63 | 2010 | [82] | ||
49= | Al Fattan Tower | 245 metres (804 ft) | 51 | 2006 | [83] [84] | ||
50= | Oasis Beach Tower | 245 metres (804 ft) | 51 | 2006 | [85] [86] | ||
51 | AAM Tower | 244 metres (801 ft) | 46 | 2008 | [87] [88] | Also known as the Arenco Tower. | |
52 | The Tower | 243 metres (797 ft) | 54 | 2002 | [89] [90] | ||
53 | Sama Tower | 240 metres (790 ft) | 51 | 2009 | [91] [92] | ||
54= | Churchill Residency | 235 metres (771 ft) | 61 | 2010 | [93] [94] | ||
54= | The Buildings by Daman* | 235 metres (771 ft) | 65 | 2014 | [95] [96] [97] | ||
55 | Vida Residence Downtown Dubai | 235 metres (771 ft) | 61 | 2019 | |||
56 | Park Place | 234 metres (768 ft) | 56 | 2007 | [98] [99] | ||
57 | Mag 218 Tower | 232 metres (761 ft) | 66 | 2010 | [100] [101] | ||
58 | Al Tayer Tower | 225 metres (738 ft) | 59 | 2009 | [80] [102] | Also known as the Manazel Al Safa Tower. | |
59 | The Bay Gate* | 221 metres (725 ft) | 53 | 2014 | [103] [104] | ||
60= | Angsana Hotel Tower | 221 metres (725 ft) | 49 | 2008 | [105] | ||
60= | Angsana Suites Tower | 221 metres (725 ft) | 49 | 2007 | [106] [107] | ||
61 | Trident Grand Residence | 220 metres (720 ft) | 45 | 2009 | [108] | ||
62 | Al Bateen Tower | 220 metres (720 ft) | 56 | 2013 | [109] [110] | ||
63 | Jumeirah Bay 2 | 218 metres (715 ft) | 47 | 2009 | [111] [112] | ||
64= | Jumeirah Beach Residence Sadaf 4 | 216 metres (709 ft) | 54 | 2007 | [113] [114] | ||
64= | Amwaj Rotana Resort | 216 metres (709 ft) | 25 | 2007 | [113] [114] | ||
64= | Jumeirah Beach Residence Sadaf 4 | 216 metres (709 ft) | 54 | 2007 | [115] [116] | ||
65 | Al Seef Towers | 215 metres (705 ft) | 46 | 2005 | [117] [118] | ||
66= | Grosvenor House The Residence | 210 metres (690 ft) | 48 | 2010 | [119] [120] | ||
66= | Grosvenor House West Marina Beach | 210 metres (690 ft) | 48 | 2005 | [121] [122] | ||
66= | Al Rostamani Maze Tower | 210 metres (690 ft) | 56 | 2010 | [123] | ||
66= | Latifa Tower | 210 metres (690 ft) | 56 | 2010 | [124] | ||
66= | Le Rêve | 210 metres (690 ft) | 50 | 2006 | [125] [126] | ||
67= | Marina Heights Tower | 208 metres (682 ft) | 55 | 2006 | [127] [128] [129] | ||
67= | Executive Tower M | 208 metres (682 ft) | 52 | 2009 | [130] | ||
67= | Jumeirah Beach Residence Bahar 1 | 208 metres (682 ft) | 52 | 2007 | [131] [132] | ||
68= | Marina Crown | 207 metres (679 ft) | 52 | 2006 | [133] [134] | ||
68= | Tamani Hotel Marina | 207 metres (679 ft) | 54 | 2006 | [135] [136] | ||
69 | Marina Gate I | 206 metres (676 ft) | 52 | 2018 | |||
70 | Nassima Tower | 204 metres (669 ft) | 49 | 2010 | [137] [138] | ||
71 | Dubai Mixed-Use Towers | 201 metres (659 ft) | 61 | 2013 | |||
72= | The Citadel | 200 metres (660 ft) | 48 | 2008 | [139] [140] | ||
72= | MBK Tower | 200 metres (660 ft) | 59 | 2010 | [141] | ||
72= | Shangri-La Hotel | 200 metres (660 ft) | 43 | 2003 | [142] [143] [144] | ||
73 | Al Sahab Towers | 180.4 metres (592 ft) | 44 | 2004 | [145] | ||
74 | Mashreq Bank Headquarters | 151 metres (495 ft) | 32 | 2019 | |||
* indicates building is still under construction, but has been topped out
This is the list of buildings that are currently under construction in Dubai and are expected to rise to a height of at least 150 metres (492 ft). Buildings under construction that have already been topped out are also included, as are those whose construction has been suspended.
Name | Height m (ft) | Floors | Year* | Notes |
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Vida Residence Creek Beach | 250 metres (820 ft)+ | |||
Creek Edge | 150 metres (490 ft)+ | |||
17 Icon Bay | 150 metres (490 ft) | |||
Dubai Creek Residences | 150 metres (490 ft) | |||
Palace Residences Dubai Creek Harbour | 200 metres (660 ft)+ | |||
The Grand (Dubai) | 250 metres (820 ft)+ | |||
Creek Gate | 100 metres (330 ft)+ | |||
Address Harbour Point | 300 metres (980 ft)+ | |||
Creekside 18 | 150 metres (490 ft) | |||
Harbour Views | 207 metres (679 ft) | |||
Harbor Gate | 150 metres (490 ft)+ | |||
Name | Height m (ft) | Floors | Year* | Notes |
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Ciel Tower | 366 metres (1,201 ft) | 82 | 2023 | Construction began in 2016, was on hold and restarted September 2019 [146] |
Il Primo 1 | 356 metres (1,168 ft) | 88 | 2021 | |
Uptown Tower | 339 metres (1,112 ft) | 78 | 2022 | |
Grande | 338 metres (1,109 ft) | 79 | 2022 | |
One Zabeel Tower 1 | 330 metres (1,080 ft) | 67 | 2021 | |
Adventz Tower | 328 metres (1,076 ft) | 68 | 2022 | |
Al Wasl Tower | 302 metres (991 ft) | 64 | 2021 | |
Vida Zabeel Tower 1 | 301 metres (988 ft) | 78 | 2022 | |
Dubai Pearl | 300 metres (980 ft) | 73 | 2022 | [147] |
Forte 1 | 288 metres (945 ft) | 70 | 2021 | |
Tunolar Tower | 285 metres (935 ft) | 61 | 2021 | Construction began in 2007 was On hold in 2011 and Restart in February 2018 |
Vida Zabeel Tower 2 | 275 metres (902 ft) | 69 | 2022 | |
The Address Residences Dubai Opera Tower 1 | 260 metres (850 ft) | 65 | 2020 | |
Burj Royale | 259 metres (850 ft) | 58 | 2023 | |
Downtown Views II Tower 1 | 258 metres (846 ft) | 68 | 2020 | |
Hotel Residences at Meydan Beach | 257 metres (843 ft) | 55 | 2020 | |
Al Sofouh Dic Tower | 253 metres (830 ft) | 55 | 2021 | N/A |
Paramount Tower Hotel & Residences | 250 metres (820 ft) | 65 | 2020 | |
Vida Residence Dubai Opera | 250 metres (820 ft) | 65 | 2020 | |
Downtown Views II Tower 2 | 245 metres (804 ft) | 62 | 2020 | |
Burj Crown | 240 metres (790 ft) | 45 | 2024 | |
One Zabeel Tower 2 | 235 metres (771 ft) | 57 | 2021 | |
The Palm Tower | 240 metres (790 ft) | 52 | 2020 | Hotel 8 Star The Palm Tower and Nakheel Mall |
The Address Residences Dubai Opera Tower 2 | 230 metres (750 ft) | 55 | 2020 | |
Vida Hotel and Residences - Dubai Marina Yacht Club | 229 metres (751 ft) | 57 | 2020 | |
Vida Residence Dubai Mall | 228 metres (748 ft) | 56 | 2020 | N/A |
Downtown Views | 225 metres (738 ft) | 55 | 2021 | |
Tiara United Tower 1 | 194 metres (636 ft) | 46 | 2020 | [148] [149] |
Tiara United Tower 2 | 194 metres (636 ft) | 46 | 2020 | [150] [151] |
Downtown Views II Tower 3 | 214 metres (702 ft) | 54 | 2020 | |
Act One | 214 metres (702 ft) | 52 | 2020 | |
Central Tower | 211 metres (692 ft) | 49 | 2021 | N/A |
Stella Maris | 208 metres (682 ft) | 54 | 2020 | |
Beach Tower | 205 metres (673 ft) | 48 | 2021 | N/A |
Royal Atlantis | 192 metres (630 ft) | 43 | 2020 | |
Imperial Avenue | 192 metres (630 ft) | 45 | 2019 | Luxury Residence the Imperial Avenue Downtown Dubai |
Forte 2 | 183 metres (600 ft) | 42 | 2020 | |
Act Two | 180 metres (590 ft) | 46 | 2020 |
*Table entries with dashes (—) indicate that information regarding building dates of completion has not yet been released.
This table lists buildings that were at one time under construction in Dubai and were expected to rise at least 180 metres (591 ft) in height, but are now on hold. While not officially cancelled, construction has been suspended on each development.
Name | Height m (ft) | Floors | Year (est.) | Notes |
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Entisar Tower | 570 metres (1,870 ft) | 121 | 2026 | [152] Site preparation work began in 2018, but stopped shortly after and the tower has seen no activity since. |
Pentominium | 516 metres (1,693 ft) | 122 | 2024 | Construction started in 2008, but stopped in 2011. The site stands abandoned as of July 2020. |
Marina 106 | 445 metres (1,460 ft) | 107 | 2024 | [153] Construction stopped in the wake of the Financial crisis of 2007-2008 and restarted in 2013. Construction was halted again in 2017 and no work has continued on site as of July 2020. |
La Maison by HDS | 387.5 metres (1,271 ft) | 105 | On Hold since 2018. | |
Arabtec Tower | 369 metres (1,211 ft) | 77 | 2018 | Construction Stated 2014. Construction Stop 2015. On Hold. |
Kempinski Residences Business Bay | 276 metres (906 ft) | 63 | 2020 | Construction resumes in 2020 |
The Palm Trump International Hotel & Tower | 270 metres (890 ft) | 62 | 2011 | [154] |
Metro Tower | 250 metres (820 ft) | 45 | 2012 | [155] [156] |
Jumeirah Lake Apartments | 219 metres (719 ft) | 40 | 2022 | [157] |
Jumeirah Lake Offices | 219 metres (719 ft) | 40 | 2022 | [158] |
This table lists buildings that are approved for construction in Dubai and are expected to rise at least 180 metres (591 ft) in height.
Name | Height* m (ft) | Floors | Year* (est.) | Notes |
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Dubai One | 711 metres (2,333 ft) | 161 | 2027 | Also Known as Meydan One; once completed it will become the second tallest tower in Dubai after Burj Khalifa. Dubai One is expected to reach at least 700m and be completed by 2027. [159] [160] |
Uptown Dubai Tower 1 | 711 metres (2,333 ft) | 115 | 2028 | The Uptown Dubai Tower 1 will be the largest commercial tower in the world, surpassing the just-built One World Trade Centre in New York. The tower's district will provide commercial, retail, and hotel accommodation. The tower and surrounding areas will also be added to Dubai's International Free Trade Zone. [161] |
LT Tower Business Bay | 656 metres (2,152 ft) | 136 | 2026 | LT Tower in Business Bay former Burj Al Alam from Cancelled new project in Dubai developer by Tiger Group |
Burj Jumeirah | 550 metres (1,800 ft) | 110 | 2025 | Was announced in early 2019 and stated to begin construction immediately; however, as of July 2020, the site has not seen any work. |
Alpha Towers | 545 metres (1,788 ft) | 110 | 2025 | |
The Jumeirah Business Bay | 489 metres (1,604 ft) | 100 | – | |
SRG Tower | 473 metres (1,552 ft) | 111 | 2022 | |
New Dubai Skyline Tower | 456 metres (1,496 ft) | 126 | ||
City Tower 2 | 412 metres (1,352 ft) | 90 | 2024 | Two World Trade Center from Foster and Partnes in New York, City Tower 2 Old demolition began in future |
SZR Tower | 385 metres (1,263 ft) | 100 | 2018 | |
Business Bay Tower | 365 metres (1,198 ft) | 76 | ||
Aykon City | 351 metres (1,152 ft) | 65 | 2020 | |
City Tower 1 | 340 metres (1,120 ft) | 83 | 2023 | |
Dubawi Tower | 332 metres (1,089 ft) | 80 | – | N/A |
The Address Residence Fountain Views III | 331 metres (1,086 ft) | 77 | 2019 | [162] |
Blvd Crescent | 41 | — | ||
RP One Tower | 315 metres (1,033 ft) | 85 | – | |
Il Primo 2 | 300 metres (980 ft) | 71 | 2020 | |
Vertex Tower | 298 metres (978 ft) | 83 | – | |
Tiger Business Bay Guide Tower | 296 metres (971 ft) | 65 | — | |
The Grand Boulevard Tower | 291 metres (955 ft) | 69 | — | [163] |
Unnamed Tower | 280 metres (920 ft) | 50 | ||
Boulevard Point | 279 metres (915 ft) | 69 | 2019 | N/A |
Marina Arcade | 268 metres (879 ft) | 65 | — | [164] |
Burj Vista | 272 metres (892 ft) | 63 | 2018 | [165] |
Fifty-Two (52) | – | 52 | 2020 | |
JB Tower | 264 metres (866 ft) | 60 | — | [166] |
Palm 360 | 260 metres (850 ft) | 43 | 2021 | N/A |
Escan Tower | 256 metres (840 ft) | 60 | — | [167] |
Burj Park III | 253 metres (830 ft) | 60 | — | |
Burjside Terrace | 248 metres (814 ft) | 62 | — | [168] |
The Residence at Marina Gate 3 | 239 metres (784 ft) | 47 | 2020 | |
Merra Tower | — | 52 | 2018 | |
The Mansion at Burj Khalifa | 227 metres (745 ft) | 60 | — | [169] |
Nili Tower | 220 metres (720 ft) | 57 | — | Considered to be a stale proposal [170] [171] |
Al Boraq Tower | 210 metres (690 ft) | 45 | — | [172] [173] |
IRIS Mist | 200 metres (660 ft) | 54 | — | [174] [175] |
The Sheffield Tower | 200 metres (660 ft) | 46 | — | [176] [177] |
Fortune Araames | 200 metres (660 ft) | 45 | — | Considered to be a stale proposal [178] [179] |
El Matador Tower | 185 metres (607 ft) | 43 | — | Considered to be a stale proposal [180] [181] |
Mag 220 Tower | 180 metres (590 ft) | 45 | — | Considered to be a stale proposal [182] [183] |
Four-Two (45) | 42 | 2020 | ||
Palm Beach Residence by Nakheel | 180 metres (590 ft) | 38 | 2021 | |
Arabian Crowne | 180 metres (590 ft) | 45 | — | Considered to be a stale proposal [184] [185] |
*Table entries with dashes (—) indicate that information regarding building dates of completion has not yet been released.
This table lists buildings that are proposed for construction in Dubai and are expected to rise at least 180 metres (591 ft) in height.
Name | Height* ft (m) | Floors | Year* (est.) | Notes |
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DIFC Tower 1 | 420 metres (1,380 ft) | 100 | 2015 | [186] |
Dynamic Tower | 388 metres (1,273 ft) | 80 | 2010 | [187] |
P-17 | 379 metres (1,243 ft) | 78 | 2011 | Also known as Hard Rock Hotel [188] [189] |
Signature Towers Office | 357 metres (1,171 ft) | 75 | — | Considered to be a stale proposal [190] [191] |
The Circle | 330 metres (1,080 ft) | 66 | — | Considered to be a stale proposal [192] |
Sheikh Hasher Tower | 291 metres (955 ft) | 62 | — | Considered to be a stale proposal [193] |
Signature Towers Hotel | 286 metres (938 ft) | 65 | — | Considered to be a stale proposal [191] [194] |
G-Tower | 280 metres (920 ft) | 45 | 2012 | [195] [196] |
Mada'in Hotel | 270 metres (890 ft) | 65 | — | [192] |
Signature Towers Residential | 232 metres (761 ft) | 55 | — | Considered to be a stale proposal [191] [197] |
Saba Tower 4 | 222 metres (728 ft) | 47 | — | [198] [199] |
*Table entries with dashes (—) indicate that information regarding building heights and/or dates of completion has not yet been released.
This is a list of the buildings that once were the tallest in Dubai. Despite Dubai's recent major skyscraper boom, there are only seven buildings on the list.
Name | Years as tallest | Height m (ft) | Floors | Reference |
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Al Fahidi Fort | 1787–1973 | 23 metres (75 ft) | 1 | [201] |
Sheikh Rashid Building | 1973–1979 | 69 metres (226 ft) | 17 | [202] |
Dubai World Trade Centre | 1979–1999 | 184 metres (604 ft) | 39 | [203] |
Burj Al Arab | 1999–2000 | 321 metres (1,053 ft) | 60 | [33] |
Emirates Office Tower | 2000–2008 | 355 metres (1,165 ft) / 1,163 | 56 | [22] |
Almas Tower | 2008–2009 | 360 metres (1,180 ft) | 74 | [17] |
Burj Khalifa | 2009–2021/2022 | 828 metres (2,717 ft) | 163 | [2] |
| Dubai Creek Tower || 2021/2022-present || 1,345 metres (4,413 ft) / 1,656 || 57 || [204]
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) is an international body in the field of tall buildings and sustainable urban design. A non-profit organization based at the Monroe Building in the city of Chicago, Illinois, United States, the CTBUH announces the title of "The World's Tallest Building" and is widely considered to be an authority on the official height of tall buildings. Its stated mission is to study and report "on all aspects of the planning, design, and construction of tall buildings." The Council was founded at Lehigh University in 1969 by Lynn S. Beedle, where its office remained until October 2003 when it moved to the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
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Business Bay is a central business district under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project features numerous skyscrapers located in an area where Dubai Creek has been dredged and extended. Business Bay will have upwards of 240 buildings, comprising commercial and residential developments. The infrastructure of Business Bay has been completed in 2008, and the entire development is expected to be completed between 2012-2015. Business Bay is part of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Ruler of Dubai. Business Bay will be a new 'city' within the city of Dubai and is being built as a commercial, residential and business cluster along a new extension of Dubai Creek extending from Ras Al Khor to Sheikh Zayed Road. Covering an area of 64,000,000 square feet (5,900,000 m2), once completed it will be composed of office and residential towers set in landscaped gardens with a network of roads, pathways and canals. It will become the region's business capital as well as a freehold city.
HHHR Tower, also known as the Blue Tower, is a supertall skyscraper on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The construction of the 72-floor, 317-metre (1,040 ft) building started in 2006 and was completed in 2010. Designed by architect Al Hashemi, the building is primarily residential, and its side usages are as commercial. HHHR tower is the fifth-tallest residential building in Dubai, and the seventh-tallest residential building in the world, behind The Marina Torch, and Q1 Tower which stand 348 m (1,142 ft) and 323 m (1,060 ft), respectively. The tower comprises 454 residential apartments.
The Four Points by Sheraton, previously known as the Golden Sands Tower, is a 43-floor hotel tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The building, constructed of steel and glass, has a total structural height of 166 m (545 ft), and currently stands as the 40th-tallest structure in the Dubai. Construction of the tower began in 2005 and was completed in early 2007. The hotel is operated by Four Points by Sheraton, and stands as one of the tallest all-hotel structures in the city. However, the building does not surpass the Burj Al Arab or the Rose Tower to become the tallest hotel in Dubai.
Grosvenor House is a twin tower complex in Dubai Marina in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The two towers, Grosvenor House West Marina Beach and Grosvenor House The Residence, stand at the same height of 210 metres (690 ft) with 48 floors each. The complex, which is owned by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, is named after the Grosvenor House in London.
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