List of tallest buildings in Lebanon

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Ever since the end of the Lebanese Civil War in 1991, Lebanon has undergone a construction phase resulting in many towers being built towards its skyline. The following is a list of tallest buildings in Lebanon.[1]

Tallest buildings

  Was the tallest building in Lebanon upon completion
  Indicates buildings that have been topped out but not yet completed
More information Rank, Name ...
Rank Name Image Height
m (ft)
Floors Year City Coordinates Notes
1 Sama Beirut 195.2 m (640 ft) 52 2017 Beirut 33°53′13.50″N 35°30′36.80″E Tallest building in Lebanon since 2017.
2 FortyFour 185 m (607 ft) 44 2020 Beirut 33°52′49.9″N 35°32′32.1″E Developed by DEMCO PROPERTIES in partnership with M1 Real Estate.
3 Sky Gate 180.4 m (592 ft) 42 2016 Beirut 33°53′16.00″N 35°31′03.20″E Tallest residential building in Lebanon. Tallest building in Lebanon from 2016 to 2017.
4 Les Domes De Sursock 163.6 m (537 ft) 31 2016 Beirut 33°53′34.50″N 35°31′04.00″E
5 Al Murr Tower 157 m (515 ft) 40 N/D Beirut 33°53′43.00″N 35°29′47.40″E Construction stopped in 1975 following the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War, shortly after the building had topped out. Tallest unused building in Lebanon.
6 2030 155 m (509 ft) 30 2017 Beirut 33°53′22.70″N 35°30′51.10″E
7 Platinum Tower 153 m (502 ft) 34 2008 Beirut 33°54′02.50″N 35°29′47.20″E Tallest building in Lebanon from 2008 to 2016.
8 Abdel Wahab 618 152 m (499 ft) 37 2017 Beirut 33°53′21.00″N 35°30′57.00″E
9 Marina Tower 150 m (490 ft) 27 2007 Beirut 33°54′06.20″N 35°29′55.50″E Tallest building in Lebanon from 2007 to 2008.
10= Place Pasteur 140 m (460 ft) 36 2017 Beirut 33°53′44.50″N 35°30′50.00″E
10= La Citadelle 140 m (460 ft) 34 2017 Beirut 33°54′07.20″N 35°29′32.20″E
11 Credit Libanais Tower 133 m (436 ft) 34 2015 Beirut 33°52′48.60″N 35°31′28.20″E
12= Marina Gate 130 m (430 ft) 32 2018 Naccache 33°55′14.649″N 35°35′05.719″E Developed by RISE PROPERTIES. Tallest building in Lebanon outside of Beirut.
12= Hilton Habtoor Grand Hotel 130 m (430 ft) 30 2005 Sin el Fil 33°52′09.80″N 35°32′14.00″E Tallest building in Lebanon from 2005 to 2007.
13 3 Beirut 126 m (413 ft) 33 2017 Beirut 33°53′56.30″N 35°29′51.70″E
14 Bay Tower 125 m (410 ft) 30 2011 Beirut 33°54′02.50″N 35°29′52.00″E
15= Achrafieh 4748 Complex 120 m (390 ft) 30 2015 Beirut 33°52′42.30″N 35°31′43.30″E
15= Four Seasons Hotel 120 m (390 ft) 26 2009 BeirutBeirut 33°54′06.80″N 35°29′57.30″E
16 Beirut Terraces 119.5 m (392 ft) 27 2016 Beirut 33°53′59.00″N 35°29′46.50″E
17 Holiday Inn Beirut 118 m (387 ft) 26 1974 Beirut 33°53′58.60″N 35°29′41.80″E Tallest building in Lebanon from 1974 to 2005. The hotel was operational for only one year prior to the outbreak of the Lebanese Civil War. During the Battle of the Hotels, the building sustained significant damage and was subsequently targeted by scavengers for looting. As of 2017, the building remains in an abandoned state, serving as a prominent ruin within the Beirut skyline. Second-tallest unused building in Lebanon.
18 Hosn 440 113 m (371 ft) 27 2010 Beirut 33°53′55.20″N 35°29′36.80″E
19 Beirut Tower 112.2 m (368 ft) 30 2009 Beirut 33°54′02.40″N 35°29′50.50″E
20 Burj Kronfol 110 m (360 ft) 28 2012 BeirutBeirut 33°52′43.10″N 35°30′29.80″E
21 Rizk Tower 106 m (348 ft) 27 1974 Beirut 33°53′13.90″N 35°30′52.40″E
22= Damac Tower 102 m (335 ft) 28 2015 Beirut 33°53′56.30″N 35°29′45.50″E Interior designed by Versace Home. Won the 2010 Best High-rise Architecture Award at the International Property Awards in London.
22= The Heights 102 m (335 ft) 26 2014 Beirut 33°53′18.60″N 35°28′48.40″E
22= Karam Tower 102 m (335 ft) 26 N/D Beirut 33°53′39.70″N 35°31′31.50″E
23= Ashrafieh Tower 100 m (330 ft) 25 2008 Beirut 33°53′19.30″N 35°30′44.00″E
23= Atomium 5242 100 m (330 ft) 27 2000 Beirut 33°53′16.00″N 35°31′05.00″E
24 Al Sahab 98 m (322 ft) 25 2000 Beirut 33°53′36.20″N 35°28′28.10″E
25 Carlton Residence Beirut 96 m (315 ft) 24 2014 Beirut 33°53′09.00″N 35°28′35.00″E
26 Horizon Tower 95 m (312 ft) 24 2006 Beirut 33°54′05.50″N 35°29′07.20″E
27= Al Mada Tower 94 m (308 ft) 24 1998 Beirut 33°53′26.60″N 35°28′20.20″E
27= Raouche View At 1090 94 m (308 ft) 22 2014 Beirut 33°53′22.10″N 35°28′21.00″E
28 Bahri Gardens 92 m (302 ft) 25 2006 Beirut 33°53′26.60″N 35°28′20.20″E
29 Tilal Tower 91 m (299 ft) 23 2003 Beirut 33°53′15.60″N 35°31′01.80″E
30= Universal Tower 90 m (300 ft) 24 2014 Beirut 33°53′19.10″N 35°28′33.10″E
30= Verdun Gardens 90 m (300 ft) 22 2014 Beirut 33°53′29.00″N 35°29′02.00″E A residential complex that also houses a shopping arcade and the Staybridge Suites Hotel.
30= Safir Heliopolitan Hotel 90 m (300 ft) 23 2002 Beirut 33°53′29.60″N 35°28′21.90″E
30= Phoenicia Hotel Beirut 90 m (300 ft) 23 1961 Beirut 33°54′02.50″N 35°29′40.20″E Tallest building in Lebanon from 1961 to 1974.
31 Manara 587 88 m (289 ft) 18 2005 Beirut 33°53′49.50″N 35°28′19.10″E
32= Titanium Tower 87 m (285 ft) 22 N/D Beirut 33°53′12.00″N 35°28′43.10″E
32= Sky Garden 87 m (285 ft) 22 2014 Beirut 33°53′14.20″N 35°28′31.60″E
32= Majestic Tower 87 m (285 ft) 22 2013 Beirut 33°53′54.00″N 35°29′25.70″E
32= Mirage Plaza 87 m (285 ft) 22 2002 Beirut 33°53′33.70″N 35°29′17.10″E
32= St George Tower 1 (Alpha Tower) 87 m (285 ft) 22 2005 Beirut 33°53′03.60″N 35°31′14.10″E
32= St George Tower 2 (Delta Tower) 87 m (285 ft) 22 2005 Beirut 33°53′05.40″N 35°31′16.20″E
32= St George Tower 3 (Omega Tower) 87 m (285 ft) 22 2005 Beirut 33°53′04.00″N 35°31′17.10″E
33= Al Aidi Tower 85 m (279 ft) 23 2008 Beirut 33°53′36.10″N 35°30′42.00″E
33= Sursock Tower 85 m (279 ft) 18 2009 Beirut 33°53′33.40″N 35°30′41.20″E
34= Corniche Garden 83 m (272 ft) 21 2004 Beirut 33°54′06.20″N 35°29′04.30″E
34= Astoria Tower 83 m (272 ft) 21 2010 Beirut 33°53′41.20″N 35°28′14.60″E
34= Dreams Tower 83 m (272 ft) 21 2003 Beirut 33°54′04.60″N 35°29′12.50″E
34= Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace 83 m (272 ft) 21 2003 Sin el Fil 33°52′14.80″N 35°32′09.60″E
35 Hugo 43 81 m (266 ft) 22 2008 Beirut 33°53′20.10″N 35°30′28.00″E
36 Ain Mreisseh Tower 80 m (260 ft) 22 2007 Beirut 33°53′55.20″N 35°29′30.20″E
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Tallest buildings by governorate

More information Rank, Name ...
Rank Name Height
m (ft)
Floors Year City Governorate Arabic Name
1 Sama Beirut 195.2 m (640 ft) 52 2017 Beirut Beirut بيروت
2 Hilton Habtoor Grand Hotel 130 m (430 ft) 30 2005 Sin el Fil Mount Lebanon جبل لبنان
3 Demco Towers 130 m (430 ft) 30 2016 Antelias Metn جبل لبنان
4 Willis Tower 56 m (184 ft) 17 N/D Kaslik Keserwan كسروان
5 Manara Center 50 m (160 ft) 12 2003 Zahle Bekka البقاع
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Under construction buildings

More information Name, Height m (ft) ...
Name Height
m (ft)
Floors Year City Coordinates Notes
The Edge 220 m (720 ft) 50 N/A Beirut 33°53′16.00″N 35°31′07.40″E Would replace Sama Beirut as the tallest building in Lebanon upon completion. Deeply on hold due to long-term economic instability, regional security concerns, and severe financial crisis in Lebanon.
50RISE 185 m (607 ft) 50 N/A New Jdeideh Would become the tallest commercial building in Lebanon upon completion. Currently on hold.
Venus Towers 122 m (400 ft) 30 N/A Beirut 33°53′59.20″N 35°29′51.00″E Construction stopped in 2011 by activists after the remains of a Phoenician port (dating back to at least 500 B.C.) were discovered on the site, but the project was eventually allowed by the government to bulldoze the ruins and resume the construction of the towers, sparking widespread outrage.
Grand Hyatt Beirut 82 m (269 ft) 18 N/A Beirut 33°54′00.00″N 35°30′00.00″E Topped out, but currently on hold.
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Proposed buildings

More information Name, Height m (ft) ...
Name Height
m (ft)
Floors City Coordinates
Pinwheel South Tower 315 m (1,033 ft) 67 Beirut 33°54′07.60″N 35°30′17.80″E
Pinwheel North Tower 200 m (660 ft) 39 Beirut
The Landmark 168 m (551 ft) 43 Beirut
Beirut Trade Center 157 m (515 ft) 40 Beirut 33°53′43.00″N 35°29′47.40″E
Solidere 1493 90 m (300 ft) 22 Beirut 33°53′56.30″N 35°29′47.30″E
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Cancelled buildings

More information Name, Height m (ft) ...
Name Height
m (ft)
Floors City Coordinates
Nara Towers and Marina 216 m (709 ft) 48 Beirut
Al Tilal Tower 170 m (560 ft) 40 Beirut 33°53′16.90″N 35°28′37.30″E
Riad-al-Solh Tower 168 m (551 ft) 42 Beirut
Phoenician Village 160 m (520 ft) N/A Beirut 33°53′58.40″N 35°30′35.85″E
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