Top 20 tallest buildings in the world and their height

It's no news that we are pushing the limits in building supertall skyscrapers. Many people dislike these amazing structures while some admire them. Let's face it, what is there not to like? Actually in my opinion this is a good thing, because we learn new ways / methods to construct and design better and more sustainable buildings whatever size. This is an assembly of the top 20 tallest buildings by architectural detail in the world.



Emirates Park Towers, Dubai, 379 m







Elite Residence, Dubai 381 m








Empire State Building, New York City, 381 m









Shun Hing Square, Shenzhen, 384 m










CITIC Plaza, Guangzhou, 391 m











23 Marina, Dubai, 395 m











Al Hamra Tower, Kuwait City, 412 m










Two International Finance Center, Hong Kong, 413 m









Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai 421 m










Trump International Hotel and Tower, Chicago, 423 m










Guangzhou West Tower, Guangzhou, 438 m









Willis Tower, Chicago, 442 m










Kingkey 100, Shenzhen, 442 m










Nanjing Greenland Financial Center, Nanjing, 450 m









Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 452 m









International Commerce Center , Hong Kong, 484 m







Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai, 492 m









Taipei 101, Taipei, 509 m









Abraj Al-Bait Towers, Mecca, 601 m










Burj Khalifa, Dubai, 828 m