Dallas is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the largest city in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States, with a population of 8.3 million as of 2024. Dallas is the site of 85 completed high-rise buildings over 300 feet (91 m), 20 of which stand taller than . Dallas' skyline is one of the largest in the Southern United States. It has the second most skyscrapers taller than 492 ft (150 m) in Texas, after Houston. The tallest building is the Bank of America Plaza, which rises in Downtown Dallas and was completed in 1985.
The history of skyscrapers in the city began with the 14-story Praetorian Building in 1909, often regarded the first in Dallas or even the entire Western United States. The 1920s saw the construction of notable office towers such as the Davis Building, Santa Fe Building, and the Magnolia Building. While Dallas' skyline was mostly unchaged during the Great Depression and World War II, the Mercantile National Bank Building was the only major office building completed during the war. Built in 1943, it was the tallest building completed during World War II. After the war, Dallas resumed high-rise construction earlier than most U.S cities. Gables Republic Tower, completed in 1958, was the first building to surpass 492 ft (150 m) in Dallas. From the mid-1950s to 1970s, the city's skyline grew steadily under a skyscraper boom downtown. Dallas' current second-tallest building, Renaissance Tower, was built during this period to a height of 710 ft (216 m). Its height was later increased to 886 ft (270 m) in 1986.
The energy boom of the early 1980s led to a surge in skyscraper construction, including the completion of Bank of America Plaza, Comerica Bank Tower, Chase Tower, and Fountain Place. Out of the ten tallest buildings in Dallas, eight were built during the 1980s, and none were completed after 1987. The later oil glut and early 1990s recession brought an end to the boom, and the downtown skyline has grew little until the mid-2000s. In the 21st century, high-rise development in Dallas has centered around an area northwest of downtown, mainly in Uptown and Victory Park. Although the number of buildings taller than 300 ft (91 m) increased from 53 in 2000 to 85 in 2025, the amount of them taller than 492 ft (150 m) only increased from 18 to 20. The two additions are Museum Tower and AMLI Fountain Place, both located downtown.
Dallas-Fort Worth is the largest metropolitan area in the United States without a supertall skyscraper. The height of skyscrapers in Dallas is impacted by the Dallas Love Field airport, whose flight paths cover downtown and areas to its northwest. The tallest buildings in Dallas are concentrated in downtown, with a noticeable decrease in height north of Spur 366 that divides downtown from Uptown and Victory Park. High-rise buildings extend further northwards towards Oak Lawn, including in the neighborhood of Turtle Creek. There is a much smaller cluster of towers around the Galleria Dallas, in the city's north, as well as shorter high-rises on both sides of State Highway 75. High-rises are sparse throughout the rest of the city. While not a skyscraper, the 560 ft (171 m) Reunion Tower is one of the skyline's most iconic landmarks, recognizable for its spherical geodesic dome. The tower's observation deck is a popular photography spot for Dallas' skyline.
History
Cityscape
Map of tallest buildings The map below shows the location of buildings taller than 300 feet (91 m) in Dallas' downtown and Uptown. Each marker is numbered by height and colored by the decade of the building's completion. Buildings located outside the map are denoted with an asterisk (*)
Tallest buildings
This lists ranks the tallest buildings in Dallas that stand at least tall, based on standard height measurement. This height includes spires and architectural details, but does not include antenna masts. Freestanding observation towers are included for comparison purposes but not ranked.
Rank Name Image Location Height Floors YearPurpose Notes01.01 Bank of America Plaza 72 1985Office Tallest building completed in Dallas in the 1980s.02.02 Renaissance Tower 56 1974Office Tallest building completed in Dallas in the 1970s. Originally built as the First International Building at a height of 710 ft (216 m). It underwent a major renovation in 1986, which increased its height to 886 ft (270 m).03.03 Comerica Bank Tower 60 1987Mixed-use Mixed-use office, residential, and hotel building.04.04 Chase Tower 55 1987Office Also known as Chase Arts Tower since 2023.05.05 Fountain Place 62 1986Office 06.06 Trammell Crow Center 50 1984Office 07.07 1700 Pacific 50 1983Office 08.08 Santander Tower 50 1982Mixed-use Mixed-use office, residential, and hotel building.09.09 Energy Plaza 49 1983Mixed-use Also known as the Sinclair Residences. Mixed-use office and residential building.10.010First National Bank Tower 52 1965Mixed-use Also known as The National. Tallest building completed in Dallas in the 1960s. Mixed-use residential, hotel, and office building.11.011 Gables Republic Tower 36 1954Residential Tallest building completed in Dallas in the 1950s. Also known as Republic Center Tower I. Formerly known as Republic National Bank Building. Tallest fully residential building in Dallas since its renovation in 2007.12.012 Republic Center Tower II 50 1964Office 13.013 One AT&T Plaza 37 1984Office 14.014 Ross Tower 45 1984Office 15AMLI Fountain Place – 46 2020ResidentialN/AReunion Tower—1978ObservationNot a habitable building; included for comparison purposes. 16 Tower at Cityplace 42 1988OfficeTallest building in the city outside of Downtown Dallas.17Museum Tower422013ResidentialTallest building completed in Dallas in the 2010s.18 Sheraton Dallas Hotel Central Tower 42 1959Hotel Tallest hotel in Dallas.19 Mercantile National Bank Building 31 1943Mixed-use Tallest building completed in Dallas in the 1940s. The only major office building completed in the US during World War II. Originally built to a height of 430 ft (131 m) in 1943, it was increased to 523 ft (159 m) during a renovation in 1958. Now a mixed-use office and residential building.20 Bryan Tower 40 1973Mixed-use Mixed-use office and residential building.21 Harwood Center 36 1982Office 22 717 Harwood 34 1980Office 23 2100 Ross Avenue 33 1982Office 24 Renaissance Dallas Hotel 29 1983Hotel 25 One Dallas Center 30 1979Mixed-useOriginally built as an office building, now a mixed-use office and residential building.26Sheraton Dallas Hotel North Tower311980Hotel27 One Main Place 34 1968Office .28 Atelier Tower 41 2021Residential 29 HALL Arts Hotel and Residences 28 2020Mixed-use Mixed-use hotel and residential building.30 W Dallas Victory Hotel & Residences 32 2006Mixed-use Tallest building completed in Dallas in the 2000s. Mixed-use hotel and residential building.31 1600 Pacific Tower 31 1964Mixed-use Mixed-use hotel and residential building.32 The Victor 39 2021Residential 33 Mosaic I 33 1959Residential Originally an office building. Vacant from 1992 to 2004, when it was converted to a residential building. 34 Magnolia Building 27 1923HotelTallest building completed in Dallas in the 1920s. Originally an office building.3523Springs–262025Office36 The Katy 30 2018Residential Also known as The Katy Victory Park or Katy Station.37Harwood No. 14 Office Tower—262023Office38 Azure — 31 2007Residential 39 Bleu Ciel — 30 2018Residential 40 Three AT&T Plaza 24 1928Office 41 The House — 28 2008Residential 42 The Epic II – 23 2022Office 43 AC Hotel/Residence Inn Downtown Dallas 22 1954Hotel Formerly known as the Mercantile Commerce Building. Originally an office building until it was renovated in 2016.44 Residences at Park District 32 2018Residential 45 The Christopher at the Union 29 2018Residential 46 Three Galleria Tower — 26 1991Office 47 Sheraton Dallas Hotel South Tower 28 1958Hotel 481900 North Pearl Street242017Office49Hyatt Hotel301978Hotel502811 Maple Avenue–302025Residential51The Metropolitan261974Residential52McKinney & Olive212016Residential53One Arts Plaza242007Mixed-useMixed-use office and residential building.54Saint Ann Court–252009Office55One Galleria Tower I–261983Office56Plaza of the Americas North Tower251980Office57Plaza of the Americas South Tower251980Office58Victory Place–252017Residential59Adolphus Tower–271954OfficeAlso known as City Center Plaza or Center City Plaza.60Park Central III–201975Office61Two Galleria Tower–241985Office62Occidental Tower–241985Office63Davis Building201926Residential64Manor House–261966Residential65Parkland Memorial Hospital172015Health662850 Harwood–212019Office67Preston Tower–291966Residential68Anatole Hotel271983Hotel69PwC Tower at Park District–192018OfficeAlso known as 2101 North Pearl Tower II or Park District Office Tower.70Tower Petroleum Building221931HotelCurrently the Renaissance Saint Elm Dallas Downtown hotel. Also known as The Tower Building, or Cambria Downtown Dallas.71The Union Dallas–222018Office72Adolphus Hotel251912Hotel73Cirque–282007Residential74Cortland on McKinney–262008Residential75One Victory Park–172008Office76Tower Residences at the Ritz-Carlton–232009Residential77Fairmont Dallas 1–241969Hotel78The Hamilton–262020Residential79Urby Dallas Phase 2–272024Residential80City Walk171957ResidentialAlso known as 511 N. Akard or The Metropolis.81Mayfair at Turtle Creek–242000Residential82Lincoln Hotel–241983Hotel83Urby Dallas Phase 1272022Residential84Santa Fe Building201926Office85Two Turtle Creek Village–181972Office
Tallest under construction or proposed
Under construction The following table includes buildings under construction in Dallas that are planned to be at least 300 ft (91 m) tall as of 2025, based on standard height measurement. The “Year” column indicates the expected year of completion. Buildings that are on hold are not included. Name Height Floors YearPurpose NotesBank of America Tower at Parkside 30 2027OfficeConstruction started in 2023.Knox MSD Tower 1282026Mixed-useHotel and residential building.Knox MSD Tower 2272026Residential
Proposed The following table includes buildings proposed in Dallas that are planned to be at least 300 ft (91 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. The “Year” column indicates the expected year of completion. Name Height Floors YearPurpose NotesField Street Tower 38 2027OfficeApproved in 2021. Will replace Republic Center Tower II as the 12th-tallest building in Dallas. Despite approval, there are no signs of construction.
Tallest unbuilt This list ranks proposals for the construction of buildings in Dallas that were planned to rise at least 350 feet (107 m), for which planning permission was cancelled or scrapped. Name Height Floors Cancelled Notes Two Dallas Main Center 921 (280.7) 72 —Planned as a twin tower to the Bank of America Plaza. Cancelled due to the collapse of the oil and real estate market in Texas during the mid-1980s. Griffin Square 913 (278.3) 60 1970The project was approaching its groundbreaking in 1970, but was cancelled after the major hotel operator, Harvey Hotels, withdrew from the venture. Republic Bank Centre 781 (238) 60 — 2 Fountain Place 720 (219.5) 62 —Now built as AMLI Fountain Place. Pacific Place 781 (218) 56 — 1900 Pacific Avenue 700 (213.4) 57 — Victory Tower 715 (198.1) 43 2008Construction began in 2007, but in March 2008, the city failed to approve the project, the construction crane was dismantled, and the site was whitewashed with no further progress. Cityplace Center Tower 2 560 (170.7) 42 —Planned as a twin tower to the Cityplace Tower. Cancelled due to the economic downturn in 1980s. Dallas Convention Center Hotel 532 (162) 43 —
Timeline of tallest buildings Since 1909, the year the first high-rise in the city was constructed, the title of the tallest building in Dallas has been held by eight high-rises.