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Time Out
29-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Hong Kong has the most skyscrapers in the world, with Asian cities dominating the top 10
When you're trying to come up with the image of a city crammed with soaring buildings, Hollywood would have you believe that New York City is the one place that comes to mind – remember all those sweeping shots of the NYC cityscape in everything from Gossip Girl and Sex and the City to Mad Men? But, the fact remains that it is not actually the world leader for skyscrapers – Hong Kong is! According to the UK's Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, skyscrapers are buildings that measure 150 metres or taller. Hong Kong, with a relatively small amount of valuable land area sandwiched between mountainous terrain and the sea, has always chosen to expand upwards, and now boasts more than 550 completed skyscrapers, making us the city with the most skyscrapers in the world. The second place goes to our mainland Chinese neighbour Shenzhen, a mega-city that has more than 380 skyscrapers. With a skyline full of enormous buildings like the 115-storey Ping An Finance Center, there's no doubt that the 'Silicon Valley of China' will be expanding its portfolio of architectural giants even further in the years to come. New York comes in at number three, with the city's iconic builds like the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, One World Trade Center, and the residential towers of Billionaire's Row making up over 320 skyscrapers. The other cities rounding out the top 10 cities with the most skyscrapers are Dubai, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Chicago, and Wuhan, respectively. Of course, with new buildings being constructed every day – especially within fast-moving Asian cities – these rankings are bound to be quite fluid. Check back again next year to see who lands where, but one thing's for sure: no other city is coming near our skyscraper count any time soon.
Time Out
29-07-2025
- General
- Time Out
These Asian cities have more skyscrapers than NYC – here's the full ranking
New York City is undeniably a land of towering skyscrapers, but cities in Asia are quickly taking the lead. Let's just say that megacities in China and Southeast Asia are reaching for the clouds faster than you can say "penthouse views". According to the latest numbers from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, seven out of the top ten cities with the most skyscrapers are right here in Asia. Coming in hot at number one is – surprise, surprise – Hong Kong. This sky-high city boasts more than 550 completed skyscrapers, rising from some pretty challenging and hilly terrain. With limited land and soaring demand for space, Hong Kong has been building upwards for decades, and we daresay the skyline here isn't just iconic, it's unstoppable. In second place is China's tech powerhouse, Shenzhen. It has more than 380 skyscrapers today, a real feat considering it was just a sleepy fishing village in the 1970s. Head to the city's Luohu, Futian, and Nanshan districts to see the highest concentration of skyscrapers in one place. Hong Kong and Shenzhen stand head and shoulders above the rest (even beating out skyscraper haven NYC in third place), but other Asian cities also stand tall. Guangzhou has the fifth-most skyscrapers in the world, followed by Shanghai (home to the world's third-tallest building, the Shanghai Tower), Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur (now with the second-tallest building on the planet, the Merdeka 118), and Wuhan. This ranking only counts buildings over 150 metres – which is around 40 storeys minimum. So no, your condominium probably doesn't count. Either way, if you want to see the future of urban design – stacked, sleek, and sky-bound – Asia's your best bet. Cities with the most skyscrapers in the world: Hong Kong Shenzhen, China New York City, United States Dubai, United Arab Emirates Guangzhou, China Shanghai, China Tokyo, Japan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Chicago, United States Wuhan, China
Time Out
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out
NYC has the third-most skyscrapers in the world—here's which towering cities beat it
From Billionaire's Row to the tip of Lower Manhattan, New York City is often the poster child for vertical ambition. But when it comes to sheer skyscraper count—buildings clocking in at 150 meters (about 492 feet) or taller—it's actually not the world leader. According to the latest data from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, New York sits at number three globally, trailing two fast-growing Asian cities that have truly embraced the skyward lifestyle. So, who beats the Big Apple at its own game? Coming in first is Hong Kong, with more than 550 completed skyscrapers. Crushed between mountains and the South China Sea, the city's lack of flat land made building up more of a necessity than an aesthetic choice. The result is a tightly packed vertical jungle with dramatic commercial towers and high-rise apartment blocks seemingly stacked to the clouds. Second place goes to Shenzhen, China's tech-fueled megacity, boasting more than 380 skyscrapers. Once a sleepy fishing town in the 1970s, Shenzhen is now a skyline of supertalls and architectural flexes, like the 115-floor Ping An Finance Center. New York still holds its own at number three, with more than 320 skyscrapers, many of which are as iconic as they are tall—think the Chrysler Building, One World Trade and the ultrathin towers of Midtown's Billionaire's Row. Unlike the often-uniform skylines of Asia's vertical boomtowns, New York's towers tend to be more varied in use and style, a layered mix of residential, commercial and historic structures. Rounding out the top 10 are Dubai, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Chicago and Wuhan, each a city where height meets hustle and skylines are works in progress.
Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
World's top 10 cities with the most skyscrapers in 2025: Indian city ranked #15th globally
Top 10 global cities with the most skyscrapers in 2025: As cities around the world compete to build ever-taller skylines, Hong Kong leads the world with the maximum skyscrapers, boasting more than 550 completed tall buildings, according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Chinese cities are prominent on the global skyscraper scene with Shanghai's skyline exemplifies modern China, while Shenzhen has transformed from a fishing village to a city with 444 tall buildings over 150m, and Wuhan steadily ascended the ranks, featuring more than 193 tall buildings. From the historic Chrysler Building to new icons like One World Trade Centre, New York is often renowned as the birthplace of the skyscraper, ranking in the top three with over 317 high-rises over 150 metres. Dubai, the sole city from the Middle East in the top 10, is gaining recognition for its impressive buildings, including the Burj Khalifa, the tallest in the world at 828 metres, and it has over 250 skyscrapers above 150 metres. Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur, stands out in Southeast Asia with about 180 skyscrapers over 150 metres. It is known for the famous Petronas Twin Towers, which were the tallest buildings in the world in 2004. It has 106 tall buildings over 150m, 45 over 200m, and just 1 over 300m, thereby ranking 15th in the global rankings. Source: Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)
What's On
09-07-2025
- Business
- What's On
UAE ranks second globally in number of supertall skyscrapers
According to newly released data from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), the UAE has surpassed the USA in the number of completed supertall buildings. The recent report revealed that the UAE now has 37 skyscrapers, six more than the United States, which has 31. The criteria for this category includes completed buildings that are 300-metres-tall or more. As expected, Dubai is leading this surge for the UAE, home to some incredibly iconic towers like the Burj Khalifa. The UAE also ranks third globally across all height categories, with 345 buildings over 150 metres and 159 above 200 metres. According to a report by The National, China, however, takes the prize across every height category, far ahead with 122 supertall structures over 300 metres, 3,497 buildings taller than 150 metres, 1,271 over 200 metres. Towers in Chinese cities like Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou are home to the global top 10 tallest buildings, with landmarks such as the Shanghai Tower, standing at 632m and the Ping An Finance Center at 599m. The tallest towers in Dubai It is well documented that the Burj Khalifa is the winner of this one – 828-metres-tall, the tallest in the world, but there are some other incredible soaring towers that are part of Dubai's world-famous skyline. Marina 101 is the second tallest building in Dubai, a residential building standing at 425 metres and currently the 4th-tallest residential building in the world. Next is the Princess Tower, 414 metres and once upon a time, the tallest residential building in the world. 23 Marina is next at 392.8 metres, followed by Elite Residence at 381 metres, and then Kempinski The Boulevard at 370 metres, which is also the 56th tallest building in the world. Almas Tower, Gevora Hotel, Il Primo and the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai complete this list of the current, completed top ten. Coming soon But of course, Dubai never stops building, and a list of upcoming supertalls is already on the horizon. Burj Azizi is eyeing 725 metres, second to only the Burj Khalifa, and will also be home to the world's highest observation deck (level 130), the world's highest nightclub (level 126), the world's highest restaurant (level 122), and the world's highest hotel room (level 118). The project is projected to cost USD1.5 billion and a tentative completion date is set for 2028. The Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences, a collaboration between luxury jewellers Jacob & Co, and Emirati property development company Binghatti, will be located in Business Bay, and will include two and three-bedroom residences, an infinity pool, and in-house concierge services including private chefs, bodyguards, chauffeurs, and chefs. The design shows a height of 595 metres. The Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina will skirt 517 metres into the sky, and will be the second Dubai property from Six Senses, joining the already under construction Six Senses The Palm. It is set to be completed in July 2028, featuring 251 residences, which are all designed to offer a holistic, wellness-centric approach to living. This will apply both to the design of the tower, the interiors of the residences, and the community spaces. @ Images: Socials/Mo Azizi > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
