This list of tallest buildings in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranks skyscrapers based on official height. The tallest building in the UAE is Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which rises and contains 163 floors. 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 the UAE is the Marina 101 in Dubai, which also stands as the world's fourth-tallest residential building after 432 Park Avenue, 111 West 57th Street and Central Park Tower, all of which are in New York City. The tallest buildings in the UAE are mostly located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

However, Dubai has more highrises than Abu Dhabi. As of 2023, Dubai has 28 completed and topped-out buildings that rise at least in height, which is more than any other city in the world, and 97 completed and topped-out the ten tallest completed building, Dubai has the tallest skyline in the Middle East and the world.

In 2015, the skylines of Dubai was ranked sixth in the world with 248 building rising at least in height. As of 2025, Dubai is ranked fourth for cities with the most skyscrapers taller than , with 251 buildings. Ain dubai was completed in late 2021 and it is over 250 meters.

Tallest buildings This list ranks completed and topped out skyscrapers in the United Arab Emirates 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 in which a building was completed.

Tallest under construction, on-hold, approved and proposed Under construction This lists buildings that are currently under construction in the United Arab Emirates and are expected to rise to a height of at least . Buildings under construction that have already been topped out are also included.

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.

Approved This table lists buildings that are approved for construction in the United Arab Emirates and are expected to rise at least in height.

Proposed This table lists buildings that are proposed for construction in the United Arab Emirates and are expected to rise at least in height.

Timeline of tallest buildings

This is a timeline of the buildings in UAE. Rank Name Years as Tallest Height*ft (m) Floors City Notes 1 Al Fahidi Fort 1799–1973 1 Dubai 2 Sheikh Rashid Building 1973–1978 02.0 15 Dubai 3 Sheraton Dubai Creek 1978–1979 12 Dubai 4 Dubai World Trade Centre 1979–1994 39 Dubai 5 Baynunah Hilton Tower Hotel 1994–1999 42 Abu Dhabi 6 Burj Al Arab 1999–2000 60 Dubai 7 Emirates Office Tower 2000–2009 54 Dubai 8 Almas Tower 2009–2010 74 Dubai 9 Burj Khalifa 2010–now 162 Dubai

See also List of tallest buildings in Dubai List of tallest buildings in Abu Dhabi List of tallest buildings in Asia List of tallest buildings in the world

Notes A. Topped out, but still under construction

References

External links List of tallest buildings in United Arab Emirates - CTBUH