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India.com
22-05-2025
- India.com
Top 5 tallest buildings in the world are..., is Dubai's Burj Khalifa still ranks at No 1? Check out top 5 skyscrapers list
Top 5 tallest buildings in the world are..., is Dubai's Burj Khalifa still ranks at No 1? Check out top 5 skyscrapers list Skyscrapers are symbols of modern engineering, creativity, and human ambition. Around the world, cities are racing to touch the sky with taller and more impressive buildings. But which ones are the tallest of them all? Let's take a look at the top 5 tallest buildings in the world, starting with the one that still rules the skies i.e. The Burj Khalifa. Standing at a staggering height of 828 meters (2,717 feet), the Burj Khalifa dominates Dubai's skyline and is a symbol of modern engineering and design excellence. 1. Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE – 828 meters (2,717 feet) Completed in 2010, this giant structure stands at 828 meters, making it the tallest building in the world. Its design is inspired by the Hymenocallis flower, and it uses a unique Y-shaped floor plan to reduce wind pressure. Built to withstand strong winds and earthquakes, the tower slightly sways during extreme weather. Burj Khalifa houses luxury apartments, offices, a hotel, and even an observation deck with breathtaking views of Dubai. 2. Merdeka 118, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 678.9 meters (2,227 feet) Merdeka 118 is the second tallest building in the world and the tallest in Southeast Asia. Located in Malaysia, its spire reaches nearly 679 meters. The tower blends modern design with elements of Malaysian heritage. It hosts offices, a hotel, a shopping mall, and the region's highest observation deck. It's a new icon of Kuala Lumpur's skyline. 3. Shanghai Tower, Shanghai, China – 632 meters (2,073 feet) China's Shanghai Tower is not only tall but also one of the most eco-friendly skyscrapers. Standing at 632 meters, it's the tallest building in China and the third tallest in the world. Its twisting shape reduces wind load and helps conserve energy. Inside, it has office spaces, hotels, and observation areas — all built for a sustainable future. 4. Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower, Mecca, Saudi Arabia – 601 meters (1,972 feet) Next on the list is the Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower in Mecca, located near the Grand Mosque. It rises to 601 meters and is known for having the world's largest clock face. This tower is part of a complex that serves millions of pilgrims each year, offering hotels, prayer halls, and shopping centers. It's a key religious and architectural landmark. 5. Ping An Finance Center, Shenzhen, China – 599.1 meters (1,965 feet) Rounding out the top 5 is the Ping An Finance Center in Shenzhen, China. This tower reaches nearly 600 meters and is the second tallest in China after the Shanghai Tower. It serves as a major business and financial hub and has become a symbol of Shenzhen's rapid economic growth.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
World's Tallest Skyscrapers in 2025: Here's a look at the highest buildings on Earth
Skyscrapers continue to shape the modern urban world. These structures reflect changes in architecture, engineering and city planning. Each year, taller buildings appear across various cities, used for housing, business and public spaces. Burj Khalifa The tallest building in the world is still the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Completed in 2010, it reaches 828 meters (2,717 feet). It includes residential units, offices and hotels. Observation decks on higher floors allow visitors to view the entire city. Merdeka 118 Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur ranks second globally. It was completed in 2023 and stands at 679 meters (2,227 feet). The building includes offices, a hotel and apartments. Its structure reflects Malaysia's progress in modern construction. Also Read: Andor Season 2 Final Episodes: What to expect in finale? Here's release date, time across regions, where to watch and what we know about Andor Season 3 Shanghai Tower The Shanghai Tower is China's tallest building. It stands at 632 meters (2,073 feet) and was completed in 2015. The tower uses a spiral shape to reduce wind pressure. It offers hotel rooms, offices and a high-level garden. Live Events Makkah Royal Clock Tower The Makkah Royal Clock Tower was finished in 2012. Located in Mecca, it rises 601 meters (1,972 feet). It provides hotel rooms and shopping centers for visitors. Its clock is visible from far distances. Ping An Finance Center The Ping An Finance Center in Shenzhen is 599 meters (1,965 feet) tall. It was built in 2017. It includes retail, hotel and office spaces. Other notable skyscrapers include Lotte World Tower in Seoul, One World Trade Center in New York, and the Guangzhou and Tianjin CTF Finance Centres. CITIC Tower CITIC Tower in Beijing, built in 2018, reaches 528 meters (1,731 feet). It mainly functions as an office building. Its design takes influence from Chinese culture and stands out in the city skyline. FAQs What is the tallest building in the world in 2025? The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest, reaching 828 meters. It was completed in 2010. What are the main functions of tall skyscrapers? Tall skyscrapers serve as offices, homes, hotels and public spaces like observation decks.
Newsweek
25-04-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Construction to Resume at World's Tallest Abandoned Skyscraper
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The construction of a skyscraper left dormant since 2015 in northern China is set to resume early next week, according to Chinese state media. Goldin Finance 117, a 1,959-foot-tall tower in China's Tianjin region, will continue its construction after spending years unoccupied when the developers went bankrupt a decade ago. Why It Matters Nicknamed "China 117," the supertall structure was intended as a landmark for a thriving financial hub. Construction of the skyscraper began in 2008 and was nearly complete when the building's developer, Goldin Financial Holdings, ran into financial distress. What To Know By the time work paused in 2015, the building's sleek exterior and diamond-shaped pinnacle were mostly finished, but it remained unoccupied. Reports from local media also suggest that new investors have stepped in, though details on how exactly the building will be used once finished remain scarce, with CNN reporting that a construction permit that lists a contract value of almost 569 million yuan ($78 million) emerged from local Chinese media. The name of the building may be subject to change, as Goldin Financial Holdings no longer owns the structure. The skyscraper, designed by ECADI and P&T Group, originally included plans for a luxury hotel, office space, and a financial center. It's unclear how closely the revived project will stick to those plans as a lot has changed in China since construction first began in 2008. In 2020, Beijing imposed a ban on new skyscrapers taller than 1,640 feet and subjected existing supertall projects to rigorous reviews in order to clampdown on the drastic rise of large buildings across the country. Standing at 1,959 feet, the Goldin Finance 117 would not be permitted to be built under China's current laws. However, because construction began in 2008, it can be completed. Once at its full height, Goldin Finance 117 will be the second tallest building in the country, second only to the Shanghai Tower, which is 2,073 feet tall. It would also be the fifth-tallest building in the world outright, ranking behind the Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates, but above Seoul's Lotte World Tower, which is 1,821 feet tall. China, meanwhile, is already home to three of the top 10 tallest buildings in the world, and Goldin Finance 117 would become the fourth on the list. What People Are Saying Qiao Shitong, a law professor at Duke University School of Law and author of two books on Chinese real estate, told CNN: "(Supertall skyscrapers) are not necessarily the most efficient projects and they are not necessarily making profits, but they are indicators. By having this project revived and completed, the government at least hopes it can increase people's confidence." What Happens Next? Construction on the tower is now expected to complete in 2027, CNN reported.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
World's tallest abandoned skyscraper resumes construction
A 117-story skyscraper in the Chinese port city of Tianjin has stood unfinished and empty for nearly a decade—but according to China's state media, construction on Goldin Finance 117 may resume as early as next week. If plans stay on schedule this time, the nearly 1,960-foot-tall supertall structure will open its doors in 2027. Goldin Finance 117 has remained the world's tallest unoccupied building since 2015, when financial fallout from the Chinese stock market crash forced the liquidation of its Hong Kong-based real estate developer. The skyscraper is just one of numerous similar abandoned projects across the country that have since become symbols of China's ongoing real estate problems. In 2020, the country's housing ministry and National Development and Reform Commission released guidelines banning any new buildings over 1,640 ft. As CNN noted on April 24, the legislation is likely aimed at curbing the rampant speculative financing that often backs such projects. This means that, if finished, Goldin Finance 117 could be one of the last of its kind for the country. Groundbreaking on Goldin Finance 117 began in 2008. The tower relies on 'mega columns' to strengthen it against earthquakes and high winds, while its overall aesthetic is intended to draw comparisons to a walking stick. Once completed, the supertall skyscraper will include apartments, a luxury hotel, and businesses—all topped by a diamond-shaped atrium level featuring an observation deck and swimming pool. It's unclear if the project will retain its original name. Its new, $78 million construction permit no longer lists the now-defunct Goldin Properties Holdings, which implies Goldin Finance 117 will officially receive another title at some point. This isn't the only revitalization effort underway for China's abandoned skyscrapers. On April 20, Greenland Group announced construction would soon resume on the 1,535-foot-tall Chengdu Greenland Tower after a nearly two-year pause. Such projects aren't generally seen as particularly profitable, but it's often more about what they represent to investors and the public. 'By having [these projects] revived and completed, the government at least hopes it can increase people's confidence,' Duke University law professor and Chinese real estate expert Qiao Shitong told CNN on Thursday. These delays have had consequences on bragging rights, as well. Since its pause, Goldin Finance 117 was surpassed in height by Shanghai Tower and Ping An Finance Center. If finally completed, the skyscraper will become China's third tallest, as well as the world's sixth tallest structure. Even so, the nation is still home to 91 buildings over 656 feet tall—the most of any country in the world.
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
World's tallest abandoned skyscraper the Walking Stick to FINALLY be finished decade after £8bn project was left empty
A GIANT skyscraper in China that has stood unfinished for nearly a decade is finally set to resume construction. Work on Goldin Finance 117, nicknamed The Walking Stick due to its architectural shape, ground to an abrupt halt in 2015 amid financial woes. 4 Goldin Finance 117, which has stood unfinished for a decade, on September 8, 2015 Credit: Getty 4 An aerial view of the Goldin Finance 117 in 2022 Credit: Getty 4 The "ghost-scraper" has loomed large over the northern city of Tianjin ever since, with its future remaining up in the air. Planned as a symbol of the country's surging wealth when it broke ground in 2008, it would have been China's tallest tower at the time. Already topped out when construction hit a pause, it now holds the unenviable record of world's tallest abandoned skyscraper. At a whopping 1,959 feet, it is nearly twice as tall as The Shard. Work on the £8billion project hit a pause following the 2015 Chinese stock market crash. But the tower is now set to resume construction after 10 long years, according to Chinese state media. However, it won't get to claim the title as China's tallest building. Two bigger skyscrapers, the Shanghai Tower and Shenzhen's Ping An Finance Centre, have both been completed since. Nevertheless, The Walking Stick's vast heights will still make it the world's sixth tallest building. It would drop to eighth if the world record-targeting Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia and Dubai's Burj Azizi are completed in the coming years. Goldin Finance 117 is now projected to be finished by 2027, CNN has reported. The tower was designed with "mega columns" to shield it against earthquakes and strong winds. Plans also included a diamond-shaped atrium at the top with a swimming pool and observation deck. It was also expected to contain offices and a five-star hotel on its higher floors. But it is not known whether plans for the skyscraper's use will remain unchanged. Goldin Finance 117 is far from the only abandoned high rise to sit on China's skylines. China issued guidance in 2020 banning new skyscrapers over 500 metres (1,640 feet). In central China, the Wuhan Greenland Centre had its planned height slashed from a planned 636 metres (2,087 ft) in 2018 while it was mid-construction. Had it been completed as originally designed, it would have been the world's second tallest tower at the time, only after Dubai's Burj Khalifa. In the end, it reached 476 metres (1,562 feet). Work is also set to resume on the Chengdu Greenland Tower in the country's south west, according to local state-owned media. Construction on this planned 468 metre tall skyscraper has been paused since 2023. The skylines of many of China's biggest cities are dominated by vast towers like this. Five of the 10 tallest completed buildings in the world are in China.
