List of tallest buildings in Dubai

Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, is home to many extremely tall modern high-rises, 108 of which stand taller than . The tallest building in Dubai is the Burj Khalifa, which rises and contains 163 floors. The tower has stood as both the tallest building in the world and the tallest human-made structure of any kind in the world since its completion in January 2010. The second-tallest building in Dubai is the Marina 101, which also stands as the world's fourth tallest residential skyscraper. 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 36 completed and topped-out supertalls (buildings that rise at least in height), which is more than any other city in the world. Dubai has 73 completed and topped-out buildings that rise at least 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. , the skyline of Dubai is ranked fifth in the world with 248 buildings rising at least in height.

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 tall completed after 1999. 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, many of the world's tallest residences, and most of the world's tallest hotels. , 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.

Tallest buildings This list ranks completed and topped out Dubai skyscrapers that stand at least 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 a building was completed.

indicates the building is still under construction but has been topped out

Tallest under construction, on-hold, approved and proposed Under construction This is the list of buildings that are currently under construction in Dubai and are expected to rise to a height of at least . Buildings under construction that have already been topped out are also included, as are those whose construction has been suspended. NameHeightm (ft) Floors Year* NotesBurj Azizi1322030 Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences1052027Tiger Sky Tower1162029Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina1222028Aeternitas Tower1062027 Construction stopped due to the Great Recession and restarted in 2013. Construction was halted again in 2017. No work has continued on site as of July 2020. It was renamed Aeternitas Tower and has resumed construction in April 2024.Bayz 101 Tower1082028Bayz 102362 metres (1,187 ft)1032028Binghatti Skyblade662027Rixos Financial Center Road Dubai Residences872028SRG Tower346 metres (1,135 ft)902028Al Habtoor City Tower822026Mercedes Benz Places Binghatti712027Safa Two de Grisogono872027St. Regis The Residences682026Construction resumed on February 25, 2023.Mr C Residences Downtown722026Como Residences317 metres (1,040 ft)742027One by Binghatti296 metres (971 ft)682026Skyscape Avenue294 metres (964 ft)792028Cavalli Tower732026Iconic Residences286.4 metres (940 ft)672027Tubular Tower612026Volta283.7 metres (931 ft)652028Sobha Seahaven Tower A277 metres (909 ft)702026St Regis Residences Dubai Tower 1269.3 metres (883 ft)672027Fashionz by Danube262 metres (860 ft)622028310 Riverside Crescent261 metres (855 ft)712027360 Riverside Crescent261 metres (855 ft)712027Safa One de Grisogono257 metres (843 ft)622026W Residences Dubai - Downtown542026The Society House552027Binghatti Skyrise West Tower542028Binghatti Skyrise East Tower542028Binghatti Skyrise South Tower542028Sobha One248.7 metres (816 ft)672029Sobha Seahaven Tower C247 metres (810 ft)632026Creek Vista Heights Tower A235.9 metres (774 ft)642026Verde by Sobha592026Mar Casa218 metres (715 ft)522027Creek Vista Heights Tower B215.4 metres (707 ft)582026Central Tower492026Marina Shores532026Marriott Residences JLT208.8 metres (685 ft)512026Beach Tower482026Bugatti Residences200 metres (656 ft)482026Damac Bay by Cavalli Tower A200 metres (660 ft)552028Damac Bay by Cavalli Tower B 200 metres (660 ft)552028Damac Bay by Cavalli Tower C200 metres (660 ft)562028Elitz by Danube Tower 1472026Blitmore Sufouh Residence198.1 (650 ft)452025DIFC Living and Innovation Two185.2 metres (608 ft)432025Vela Viento180 metres (590 ft)432027St Regis Residences Dubai Tower 2179.5 metres (589 ft)442027Damac Casa155 metres (509 ft)492028 Vela by Omniyat150 metres (492 ft)352028*Table entries with dashes (—) indicate that information regarding building dates of completion has not yet been released.

On hold This table lists buildings that were at one time under construction in Dubai and were expected to rise at least in height, but are now on hold. While not officially cancelled, construction has been suspended on each development. Name Heightm (ft) Floors Year(est.) NotesNakheel Tower226–The tower was projects cancelled in December 2009Entisar Tower121– Site preparation work began in 2018, on hold in 2019 and resumed in 2025 with a new name called Burj Azizi.Dubai Towers, Tower 197–Considered to be a cancelled in 2012Burj Al Alam108–The tower project was officially cancelled in January 2015 in the fallout of the Great Recession, binghatti skyrise was in construction of the skyscraper began in February 2025 and was scheduled for completion in Q4 2026. Is however, work was suspended in November 2025 due to the consequences of the Great Recession, but a resumption date was announced for July 2027 with an estimated completion of 2033.Dubai Towers, Tower 278–Considered to be a cancelled in 2012Lam Tara Tower 188–The tower project was officially cancelled in 2012 in the fallout of the Great Recession but a resumption date was announced in February 2025 the when from in new return is from design in 2007 (Buildings is 2024) with an estimated completion of 2030.Dubai Towers, Tower 373–Considered to be a cancelled in 2012Lighthouse Tower64–The tower was project cancelled on 2013. At the beginning of August 2027, ICD Brookfield Place will be closed to the public for demolition with all tenants is work has reconstruction of its having relocated. On September 23, 2027, plans were approved by the Atkins for a consortium consisting of United Emirates Arab and local partners new return is from design in 2007 (Buildings is 2027), to redevelop the site of the Lighthouse Tower into a new 64-storey building with a height of 1,321 feet (402.8 metres). The mixed-use building will be mostly made up of office, hotel, and residential space, with an observation level and some retail space. It is planned to be completed by 2034.La Maison by HDS105–On Hold since 2018Lam Tara Tower 277–The tower project was officially cancelled in 2012 in the fallout of the Great Recession but a resumption date was announced in February 2025 the when from in new return is from design in 2007 (Buildings is 2024) with an estimated completion of 2030.Arabtec Tower77–Construction Stated 2014. Construction Stop 2015. On Hold.Dubai Towers, Tower 463–Considered to be a cancelled in 2012Kempinski Residences Business Bay 63 2025 Construction resumes in 2020Rosemont Hotel55–Rosemont Residences53–Metro Tower452012 Jumeirah Lake Apartments 40 2022Jumeirah Lake Offices 40 2022

Approved This table lists buildings that are approved for construction in Dubai and are expected to rise at least in height. NameHeight*m (ft) Floors Year*(est.) NotesUptown Dubai Tower 11402030The 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.Burj Jumeirah1122030 Was announced in early 2019 and stated to begin construction immediately; however, as of July 2020, the site has not seen any work.Alpha Towers1102027City Tower 21192028Two World Trade Center from Foster and Partnes in New York, City Tower 2 Old demolition began in futureNew Dubai Skyline Tower124_The Jumeirah Business Bay100–Hirmas Tower107—Bayz 102 Tower1032028SZR Tower1002026N/AMuraba Veil742028Sama Gardens70_Mada'in Heights762028Dubawi Tower80–N/ARP One Tower85–Vida Za'abeel Tower 1782028Dubai Investments Tower70–Vertex Tower83–Sobha Signature61–The Gate Tower65_Volta by Damac65–Vida Za'abeel Tower 2692028Sobha Seahaven Tower 168–Fashionz by Danube62–Sobha Seahaven Tower 259–Burjside Terrace62—Sobha Seahaven Tower 348–Sobha One65–Elitz 2 by Danube Tower 1522027Elitz 2 by Danube Tower 2492027Elitz 3 by Danube Tower 1512027Al Boraq Tower45—Elitz 3 by Danube Tower 2472027Bugatti Residences48—IRIS Mist54—The Sheffield Tower46—id="The Sheffield Tower"Fortune Araames45—Considered to be a stale proposalEl Matador Tower43—Considered to be a stale proposalThe Clothespin Tower502027*Table entries with dashes (—) indicate that information regarding building dates of completion has not yet been released.

Proposed This table lists buildings that are proposed for construction in Dubai and are expected to rise at least in height.

NameHeight*m (ft) Floors Year*(est.) NotesZiggurat Pyramid300+2031One Dubai Tower A201—Considered to be a cancelled in 2009.One Dubai Tower B176—Considered to be a cancelled in 2009.One Dubai Tower C154—Considered to be a cancelled in 2009.Anara Tower135—Considered to be a cancelled in 2009.Meraas Tower112—Considered to be a cancelled in 2009.Burj Al Fattan96—Considered to be a vision in 2012.Dynamic Tower802010Signature Towers Office752030Considered to be a stale proposalThe Circle 66 —Considered to be a stale proposalSheikh Hasher Tower62—Considered to be a stale proposalSignature Towers Hotel652030Considered to be a stale proposalG-Tower452012 Mada'in Hotel 65 — The Palm Trump International Hotel & Tower 62 2030Signature Towers Residential552030Considered to be a stale proposal Saba Tower 4 47 —*Table entries with dashes (—) indicate that information regarding building heights and/or dates of completion has not yet been released.

Timeline of tallest buildings

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 Heightm (ft) Floors Reference Al Fahidi Fort 1787–1973 1 Sheikh Rashid Building 1973–1979 02.0 17 Dubai World Trade Centre 1979–1999 39 Burj Al Arab 1999–2000 56 Emirates Office Tower 2000–2008 / 1,163 54 Almas Tower 2008–2009 74 Burj Khalifa 2009–present 163

List of tallest buildings in Dubai

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