World's Tallest Skyscrapers in 2025: Here's a look at the highest buildings on Earth
Burj Khalifa
The tallest building in the world is still the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Completed in 2010, it reaches 828 meters (2,717 feet). It includes residential units, offices and hotels. Observation decks on higher floors allow visitors to view the entire city.
Merdeka 118
Merdeka 118
in Kuala Lumpur ranks second globally. It was completed in 2023 and stands at 679 meters (2,227 feet). The building includes offices, a hotel and apartments. Its structure reflects Malaysia's progress in modern construction.
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Shanghai Tower
The Shanghai Tower is China's tallest building. It stands at 632 meters (2,073 feet) and was completed in 2015. The tower uses a spiral shape to reduce wind pressure. It offers hotel rooms, offices and a high-level garden.
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Makkah Royal Clock Tower
The Makkah Royal Clock Tower was finished in 2012. Located in Mecca, it rises 601 meters (1,972 feet). It provides hotel rooms and shopping centers for visitors. Its clock is visible from far distances.
Ping An Finance Center
The Ping An Finance Center in Shenzhen is 599 meters (1,965 feet) tall. It was built in 2017. It includes retail, hotel and office spaces. Other notable skyscrapers include Lotte World Tower in Seoul,
One World Trade Center
in New York, and the Guangzhou and Tianjin CTF Finance Centres.
CITIC Tower
CITIC Tower
in Beijing, built in 2018, reaches 528 meters (1,731 feet). It mainly functions as an office building. Its design takes influence from Chinese culture and stands out in the city skyline.
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What is the tallest building in the world in 2025?
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest, reaching 828 meters. It was completed in 2010.
What are the main functions of tall skyscrapers?
Tall skyscrapers serve as offices, homes, hotels and public spaces like observation decks.
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