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List of tallest buildings in the United Arab Emirates

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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 828 metres (2,717 ft) and contains 163 floors.[1] 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 425-metre (1,394 ft) 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.[2] 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 300 metres (984 ft) in height, which is more than any other city in the world,[3] and 97 completed and topped-out the ten tallest completed building, Dubai has the tallest skyline in the Middle East and the world.[4]

In 2015, the skylines of Dubai was ranked sixth in the world with 248 building rising at least 100 metres (330 ft) in height.[5] As of 2025, Dubai is ranked fourth for cities with the most skyscrapers taller than 150 metres (490 ft), 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 200 metres (656 ft) 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.

Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in UAE, as well as the world.
Some of the tallest buildings in Abu Dhabi. The Landmark Tower in the foreground and the World Trade Center in the background
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, the 2nd tallest hotel in the world
Burj Al Arab, Dubai
Emirates Towers, Dubai
The Landmark Tower, Abu Dhabi
  Was the world's tallest building upon completion.
  Indicates buildings still under construction that have been architecturally topped out but not yet fully opened
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Rank Name Height
m (ft)
Floors Year City Notes
1 Burj Khalifa 828 metres (2,717 ft) 163 2010 Dubai This building was topped out on January 16, 2009, becoming the tallest building in the world.[6][7][8]
2 Marina 101 425 metres (1,394 ft) 101 2017 Dubai Officially opened in 2016 but was actually completed in late 2017.
3 Princess Tower 413 metres (1,355 ft) 101 2012 Dubai Formerly the tallest all-residential building in the world.[9][10]
4 23 Marina 392.8 metres (1,289 ft) 89 2012 Dubai [11][12]
5 Burj Mohammed bin Rashid 382 metres (1,253 ft) 92 2014 Abu Dhabi Tallest building in Abu Dhabi, and a WTC headquarters.[13]
6 Elite Residence 380.5 metres (1,248 ft) 87 2012 Dubai [14][15]
7 Ciel Tower 377 metres (1,237 ft) 83 2025 Dubai the tallest hotel in the world.
8 Address Boulevard 370 metres (1,210 ft) 73 2017 Dubai [16]
9 City Tower One 363 metres (1,191 ft) 94 2026 Dubai
10 Almas Tower 360 metres (1,180 ft) 68 2009 Dubai [17][18][19]
11 = Gevora Hotel 356 metres (1,168 ft) 75 2017 Dubai 2nd tallest hotel in the world.[20]
11 = Il Primo 356 metres (1,168 ft) 79 2023 Dubai
13 = JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Tower 1 355 metres (1,165 ft) 82 2012 Dubai 3rd tallest hotel in the world.
13 = JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Tower 2 355 metres (1,165 ft) 82 2013 Dubai [21][22]
13 = Emirates Office Tower 355 metres (1,165 ft) 54 1999 Dubai Also known as Emirates Tower One[23][24]
16 = The Torch 352 metres (1,155 ft) 86 2011 Dubai [25]
16 = Wynn Al Marjan Island 352 metres (1,155 ft) 72 2027 Ras Al Khaimah Tallest building in Ras Al Khaimah, the first integration casino and hotel resorts in the UAE.
18 ADNOC Headquarters 342 metres (1,122 ft) 76 2014 Abu Dhabi
19 Uptown Tower 340 metres (1,120 ft) 78 2022 Dubai
20 SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences 336 metres (1,102 ft) 78 2021 Dubai
21 DAMAC Residenze 335 metres (1,099 ft) 88 2018 Dubai
22 AMA Tower 334 metres (1,096 ft) 65 2021 Dubai
23 Rose Rayhaan by Rotana 333 metres (1,093 ft) 72 2007 Dubai
24 The Address Fountain Views III 331 metres (1,086 ft) 77 2019 Dubai
25 Regalia[A] 331 metres (1,086 ft) 70 2026 Dubai
26 Al Yaqoub Tower 328 metres (1,076 ft) 69 2013 Dubai
27 The Index 326 metres (1,070 ft) 80 2010 Dubai [26][27][28]
28 The Landmark 324 metres (1,063 ft) 72 2013 Abu Dhabi [29][30]
29 Burj Al Arab 321 metres (1,053 ft) 56 1999 Dubai Tallest building in the world used exclusively as a hotel at the time of its completion, also the only hotel in the world to receive a 7-Star rating[31][32]
30 HHHR Tower 318 metres (1,043 ft) 72 2010 Dubai [33][34]
31 Sky Tower 312 metres (1,024 ft) 83 2010 Abu Dhabi [35]
32 Ocean Heights 310 metres (1,020 ft) 83 2010 Dubai [36]
33 Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel 309 metres (1,014 ft) 56 2000 Dubai Also known as Emirates Tower Two[37][38]
34 = Amna Tower 307 metres (1,007 ft) 75 2019 Dubai
34 = Noora Tower 307 metres (1,007 ft) 75 2020 Dubai
36 Cayan Tower 306 metres (1,004 ft) 76 2012 Dubai Under construction – building was topped out in 2012.[39][40]
37 Etihad Tower 2 305 metres (1,001 ft) 77 2011 Abu Dhabi [41]
38 One Za'abeel Tower 1 305 metres (1,001 ft) 67 2023 Dubai
39 The Address Beach Resort 303 metres (994 ft) 78 2020 Dubai
40 The Address Downtown Dubai 302 metres (991 ft) 63 2008 Dubai [42][43]
41 Al Wasl Tower 301 metres (988 ft) 64 2024 Dubai
42 Emirates Crown 296 metres (971 ft) 63 2008 Dubai [44][45]
43 Forte Towers 1 295 metres (968 ft) 72 2023 Dubai
44 = Khalid Al Attar Tower 2 294 metres (965 ft) 66 2011 Dubai [46][47]
44 = Islamic Bank Office Tower[A] 294 metres (965 ft) 49 2011 Dubai [48][49]
46 Grande Signature Residences 290 metres (950 ft) 78 2023 Dubai
47 = Opera Grand 288 metres (945 ft) 71 2021 Dubai
47 = Sulafa Tower 288 metres (945 ft) 75 2010 Dubai [50][51]
49 = Millennium Tower 285 metres (935 ft) 60 2006 Dubai [52][53]
49 = Palm Beach Towers 3[A] 285 metres (935 ft) 61 2026 Dubai
51 D1 284 metres (932 ft) 80 2015 Dubai [54][55]
52 The Address Fountain Views II 283 metres (928 ft) 70 2018 Dubai
53 = The Address Fountain Views I 282 metres (925 ft) 70 2018 Dubai
53 = ICD Brookfield Place 282 metres (925 ft) 54 2020 Dubai
53 = Al Hekma Tower 282 metres (925 ft) 62 2015 Dubai
53 = City of the Lights C1 Tower 282 metres (925 ft) 62 2015 Abu Dhabi
57 Five Jumeirah Village Dubai 281 metres (922 ft) 61 2019 Dubai
58 = Marina Pinnacle 280 metres (920 ft) 73 2011 Dubai [56][57]
58 = Address Harbour Point Tower 1 280 metres (920 ft) 67 2022 Dubai
60 Boulevard Point 279 metres (915 ft) 69 2020 Dubai
61 Trust Tower 278 m (912 ft) 60 2013 Abu Dhabi Offices of the Abu Dhabi World Trade Center Central Market Project.
62 Etihad Tower 1 277 metres (909 ft) 70 2011 Abu Dhabi [58]
63 Burj Vista Tower 1 272 metres (892 ft) 65 2018 Dubai
64 = Radisson Royal Dubai 269 metres (883 ft) 60 2010 Dubai [59][60][61]
64 = 21st Century Tower 269 metres (883 ft) 55 2003 Dubai [62][63]
66 = Nation Towers - Tower A 268 metres (879 ft) 65 2011 Abu Dhabi
66 = DAMAC Paramount Hotel & Residences 268 metres (879 ft) 68 2018 Dubai
66 = DAMAC Maison-Paramount Tower 1 268 metres (879 ft) 68 2018 Dubai
66 = DAMAC Maison-Paramount Tower 2 268 metres (879 ft) 68 2018 Dubai
66 = DAMAC Maison-Paramount Tower 3 268 metres (879 ft) 68 2018 Dubai
71 = Al Kazim Tower 1 265 metres (869 ft) 53 2008 Dubai [64][65]
71 = Al Kazim Tower 2 265 metres (869 ft) 53 2008 Dubai [66][67]
73 Address Sky View Tower 1 264 metres (866 ft) 60 2019 Dubai
74 Ubora Tower 1 263 metres (863 ft) 58 2010 Dubai [68][69]
75 Marina Gate I 262 metres (860 ft) 66 2019 Dubai
76 Islamic Bank Residential Tower 261 metres (856 ft) 51 2011 Dubai [70][71]
77 = Etihad Tower 3 260 metres (850 ft) 62 2011 Abu Dhabi [72]
77 = Vision Tower 260 metres (850 ft) 60 2008 Dubai [73][74]
77 = The Address Residences Dubai Opera Tower 1 260 metres (850 ft) 65 2022 Dubai
80 Downtown Views II Tower 1 259 metres (850 ft) 67 2022 Dubai
81 = Paramount Tower Hotel & Residences 258 metres (846 ft) 65 2021 Dubai
81 = FIVE Luxe 258 metres (846 ft) 56 2023 Dubai
83 = Regent Emirates Pearl 255 metres (837 ft) 52 2016 Abu Dhabi [75][76]
83 = Conrad Dubai[A] 255 metres (837 ft) 51 2012 Dubai Under construction – building was topped out in 2012.[77][78][79]
85 Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites 254 metres (833 ft) 59 2007 Dubai Also known as the Al Marsa Tower.[80][81]
86 The Grand at Dubai Creek Harbour 253 metres (830 ft) 63 2022 Dubai
87 = Angsana Suites Tower 250 metres (820 ft) 49 2007 Dubai [82][83]
87 = Chelsea Tower 250 metres (820 ft) 49 2005 Dubai [84][85]
87 = St. Regis Residences Financial Center Road (Adventz Tower)[A] 250 metres (820 ft) 62 2025 Dubai
87 = Vida Residences Dubai Mall Tower 1 250 metres (820 ft) 56 2023 Dubai
91 Al Tayer Tower 249 metres (817 ft) 59 2009 Dubai [86][87]
92 = Sun Tower 248 metres (814 ft) 65 2010 Abu Dhabi
92 = Downtown Views I 248 metres (814 ft) 58 2021 Dubai
94 Rolex Tower 247 metres (810 ft) 63 2010 Dubai [88]
95 = Aykon City Tower 1 246 metres (807 ft) 63 2022 Dubai
95 = Aykon City Tower 2 246 metres (807 ft) 63 2022 Dubai
97 = Al Fattan Tower 245 metres (804 ft) 51 2006 Dubai [89][90]
97 = Oasis Beach Tower 245 metres (804 ft) 51 2006 Dubai [91][92]
99 AAM Tower 244 metres (801 ft) 46 2008 Dubai Also known as the Arenco Tower[93][94]
100 The Tower 243 metres (797 ft) 54 2002 Dubai [95][96]
101 Downtown Views II Tower 2 242 metres (794 ft) 62 2022 Dubai
102 = Sama Tower 240 metres (790 ft) 51 2009 Dubai [97][98]
102 = The Palm Tower 240 metres (790 ft) 52 2021 Dubai
104 Aspin Commercial Tower 239 metres (784 ft) 56 2012 Dubai
105 = Vida Residences Downtown Dubai 238 metres (781 ft) 59 2018 Dubai
105 = The Gate Residential Tower 1 238 metres (781 ft) 66 2013 Abu Dhabi [99][100]
105 = The Gate Residential Tower 2 238 metres (781 ft) 66 2013 Abu Dhabi [101][102]
105 = The Gate Residential Tower 3 238 metres (781 ft) 66 2013 Abu Dhabi [103][104]
109 Address Harbour Point Tower 2 237 metres (778 ft) 57 2022 Dubai
110 = Churchill Residence 235 metres (771 ft) 61 2010 Dubai [105][106]
110 = The Buildings by Daman[A] 235 metres (771 ft) 65 2012 Dubai Under construction – building was topped out in 2012[107][108][109]
110 = One Za'abeel Tower 2 235 metres (771 ft) 57 2022 Dubai
110 = Address Sky View Tower 2 235 metres (771 ft) 55 2019 Dubai
114 = Park Place 234 metres (768 ft) 56 2007 Dubai [110][111]
114 = Etihad Tower 4 234 metres (768 ft) 61 2011 Abu Dhabi [112]
116 Nation Towers - Tower B 233 metres (764 ft) 52 2012 Abu Dhabi
117 Mag 218 Tower 232 metres (761 ft) 66 2010 Dubai [113][114]
117 = Novotel Jumeirah Village Triangle 231 metres (758 ft) 56 2021 Dubai
119 = Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk 230 metres (750 ft) 50 2020 Dubai
119 = W Residences Dubai Downtown[A] 230 metres (750 ft) 53 2026 Dubai
119 = The Address Residences Dubai Opera Tower 2 230 metres (750 ft) 55 2022 Dubai
122 = Vida Hotel and Residences - Dubai Marina Yacht Club 229 metres (751 ft) 57 2022 Dubai
122 = The S Tower 229 metres (751 ft) 62 2023 Dubai
124 The Leaf 227 metres (745 ft) 60 2018 Abu Dhabi
124 = Al Tayer Tower 225 metres (738 ft) 59 2009 Dubai Also known as the Manazel Al Safa Tower[115][116]
124 = Nestle Plaza 225 metres (738 ft) 58 2008 Sharjah Tallest buildings in Sharjah
127 Jumeirah Living Marina Gate 224 metres (735 ft) 56 2020 Dubai
128 Sharjah Gate Tower 223 metres (732 ft) 56 2008 Sharjah
129 Palm Tower 1 222 metres (728 ft) 54 2009 Sharjah
130 = The Bay Gate[A] 221 metres (725 ft) 53 2014 Dubai Under construction – building topped out in 2008[117][118]
130 = Angsana Hotel Tower 221 metres (725 ft) 49 2008 Dubai [119]
130 = Angsana Suites Tower 221 metres (725 ft) 49 2007 Dubai [120][121]
133 = Trident Grand Residence 220 metres (720 ft) 45 2009 Dubai [122]
133 = Burj Royale 220 metres (720 ft) 58 2022 Dubai
133 = Al Bateen Tower 220 metres (720 ft) 55 2013 Dubai Under construction – building topped out in 2013.[123][124]
136 = 1/JBR 219 metres (719 ft) 53 2019 Dubai
136 = Peninsula Four Tower A 219 metres (719 ft) 54 2026 Dubai
136 = Peninsula Four Tower B 219 metres (719 ft) 54 2026 Dubai
139 Jumeirah Bay 2 218 metres (715 ft) 47 2009 Dubai [125][126]
140 = Sama Tower 217 metres (712 ft) 50 2013 Abu Dhabi
140 = Etihad Towers 5 217 metres (712 ft) 57 2011 Abu Dhabi
142 = Jumeirah Beach Residence Sadaf 4 216 metres (709 ft) 54 2007 Dubai [127][128]
142 = Amwaj Rotana Resort 216 metres (709 ft) 25 2007 Dubai [127][128]
142 = Jumeirah Beach Residence Sadaf 4 216 metres (709 ft) 54 2007 Dubai [129][130]
145 = Downtown Views II Tower 3 215 metres (705 ft) 55 2022 Dubai
145 = Al Seef Tower 215 metres (705 ft) 46 2005 Dubai [131][132]
147 = Sarh Al Emarat Tower 214 metres (702 ft) 55 2013 Sharjah
147 = Act One 214 metres (702 ft) 53 2022 Dubai
149 = Meera Tower 213 metres (699 ft) 53 2019 Dubai
149 = Corniche Tower 213 metres (699 ft) 54 2010 Ajman Tallest buildings in Ajman
149 = The Society House[A] 213 metres (699 ft) 55 2026 Dubai
152 = Al Rostamani Maze Tower 210 metres (690 ft) 56 2011 Dubai
152 = Grosvenor House The Residence 210 metres (690 ft) 48 2010 Dubai [133][134]
152 = Grosvenor House West Marina Beach 210 metres (690 ft) 48 2005 Dubai [135][136]
152 = Al Rostamani Maze Tower 210 metres (690 ft) 56 2010 Dubai [137]
152 = Latifa Tower 210 metres (690 ft) 56 2010 Dubai [138]
152 = Le Rêve 210 metres (690 ft) 50 2006 Dubai [139][140]
152 = Al Batha Tower 210 metres (690 ft) 48 2019 Dubai
152 = Capital Plaza Residences Tower 210 metres (690 ft) 51 2011 Abu Dhabi
152 = Palm Beach Towers 1[A] 210 metres (690 ft) 51 2026 Dubai
161 = The One Tower 209 metres (686 ft) 51 2015 Dubai
161 = Peninsula Three 209 metres (686 ft) 50 2026 Dubai
163 = Marina Heights Tower 208 metres (682 ft) 55 2006 Dubai [141][142][143]
163 = Executive Tower M 208 metres (682 ft) 52 2009 Dubai [144]
163 = Jumeirah Beach Residence Bahar 1 208 metres (682 ft) 52 2007 Dubai [145][146]
163 = Stella Marris 208 metres (682 ft) 54 2022 Dubai
163 = Al Waha Residences 208 metres (682 ft) 53 2010 Sharjah
163 = Harbour Views Tower 1 208 metres (682 ft) 51 2020 Dubai
163 = Harbour Views Tower 2 208 metres (682 ft) 51 2020 Dubai
170 = The 118 207 metres (679 ft) 46 2016 Dubai
170 = Majesty Tower 207 metres (679 ft) 52 2009 Sharjah
170 = Marina Crown 207 metres (679 ft) 52 2006 Dubai [147][148]
170 = Tamani Hotel Marina 207 metres (679 ft) 54 2006 Dubai [149][150]
174 Marina Gate II 206 metres (676 ft) 52 2018 Dubai
175 = Horizon Tower A 205 metres (673 ft) 48 2017 Abu Dhabi
175 = Palm Beach Towers 2[A] 205 metres (673 ft) 49 2026 Dubai
175 = RP Heights 205 metres (673 ft) 50 2020 Dubai
178 Nassima Tower 204 metres (669 ft) 49 2010 Dubai [151][152]
179 48 Burj Gate 203 metres (666 ft) 51 2014 Dubai
180 Dubai Mixed-Use Towers 202 metres (663 ft) 61 2013 Dubai Under construction – building topped out in 2012.
181 The Citadel 201 metres (659 ft) 48 2008 Dubai [153][154]
182 = BLVD Heights Tower 1 200 metres (660 ft) 53 2020 Dubai
182 = Capital Plaza Office Towers 200 metres (660 ft) 40 2011 Abu Dhabi
182 = MBK Tower 200 metres (660 ft) 59 2010 Dubai [155]
182 = Shangri-La Hotel 200 metres (660 ft) 43 2003 Dubai [156][157][158]
182 = Al Bateen Residences 200 metres (660 ft) 50 2013 Dubai [159]
182 = Al Noor Tower 200 metres (660 ft) 43 2003 Sharjah
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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 200 metres (656 ft). Buildings under construction that have already been topped out are also included.

More information Rank, Name ...
Rank Name Height
Metres / Feet
Floors Year City Notes
1 Burj Azizi 725 metres (2,379 ft) 132 2029 Dubai
2 Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences 557 metres (1,827 ft) 105 2027 Dubai
3 Tiger Sky Tower 532 metres (1,745 ft) 116 2029 Dubai
4 Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina 517 metres (1,696 ft) 122 2028 Dubai Would become tallest all-residential building in the world if completed.[160][161]
5 Aeternitas Tower 450 metres (1,480 ft) 106 2027 Dubai [162]
6 DWTN Residences 445 metres (1,460 ft) 110 2030 Dubai
7 Muraba Veil 380 metres (1,250 ft) 74 2028 Dubai
8 Skyscape Altius 374.9 metres (1,230 ft) 91 2028 Dubai
9 Bayz 101 Tower 363 metres (1,191 ft) 108 2028 Dubai
10 Bayz 102 Tower 362 metres (1,188 ft) 103 2028 Dubai
11 Binghatti Skyblade 357 metres (1,171 ft) 66 2027 Dubai
12 Nebula Tower 351 metres (1,152 ft) 90 2028 Dubai
13 Rixos Financial Center Road Residences 348 metres (1,142 ft) 87 2027 Dubai
14 SRG Tower 346 metres (1,135 ft) 90 2027 Dubai
15 Al Habtoor City Tower 345 metres (1,132 ft) 82 2026 Dubai
16 Mercedes Benz Places Binghatti 341 metres (1,119 ft) 71 2027 Dubai
17 Safa Two de Grisogono 340 metres (1,120 ft) 87 2027 Dubai
18 25h Heimat 326 metres (1,070 ft) 74 2028 Dubai
19 Mr C Residences Downtown 323 metres (1,060 ft) 72 2026 Dubai
20 Como Residences 317 metres (1,040 ft) 75 2027 Dubai Tallest buildings of Palm Jumeirah
21 Cavalli Tower 306 metres (1,004 ft) 71 2026 Dubai
22 = Dubai Pearl Tower 300 metres (980 ft) 73 2026 Dubai [163]
22 = Tameer Commercial Tower 300 metres (980 ft) 74 2014 Abu Dhabi [164]
24 One by Binghatti 296 metres (971 ft) 68 2028 Dubai
25 Skyscaper Avenue 294 metres (965 ft) 55 2028 Dubai
26 Skyvue Stellar 293 metres (961 ft) 78 2029 Dubai
27 Iconic Tower by Mered 290 metres (950 ft) 68 2028 Dubai
28 Binghatti Circle 288 metres (945 ft) 70 2029 Dubai
29 Volta Tower 284 metres (932 ft) 64 2028 Dubai
30 Address Grand Downtown 283 metres (928 ft) 55 2028 Dubai
31 Central Market Commercial Tower 280 metres (920 ft) 65 2015 Abu Dhabi [165][166]
32 Fairmont Residences Solara Tower 277 metres (909 ft) 55 2029 Dubai
33 Sobha Seahaven Tower 1 275 metres (902 ft) 68 2027 Dubai
34 St. Regis Dubai Opera The Residence Tower 1 269 metres (883 ft) 68 2027 Dubai
35 Safa One de Grisogono Tower 1 267 metres (876 ft) 62 2026 Dubai
36 Fashionz by Danube 262 metres (860 ft) 62 2027 Dubai
37 = 310 Riverside Crescent 261 metres (856 ft) 73 2027 Dubai
37 = 360 Riverside Crescent 261 metres (856 ft) 73 2027 Dubai
39 The Key Tower 255 metres (837 ft) 51 2028 Dubai
40 Central Market Hotel Tower 254 metres (833 ft) 58 2015 Abu Dhabi [167]
41 Habtoor Grand Residence 253 metres (830 ft) 60 2027 Dubai
42 = Ahmed Khoory Tower 250 metres (820 ft) 60 2013 Dubai [168]
42 = Binghatti Skyrise West Tower 250 metres (820 ft) 54 2028 (on-hold?) Dubai Binghatti Skyrise was in Construction of the skyscraper began in February 2025 and was scheduled for completion in 2028. After is Binghatti Skyrise Is however, work was suspended in November 2025 due to the consequences of the Great Recession.
42 = Binghatti Skyrise East Tower 250 metres (820 ft) 54 2028 (on-hold?) Dubai Binghatti Skyrise was in Construction of the skyscraper began in February 2025 and was scheduled for completion in 2028. After is Binghatti Skyrise Is however, work was suspended in November 2025 due to the consequences of the Great Recession.
42 = Binghatti Skyrise South Tower 250 metres (820 ft) 54 2028 (on-hold?) Dubai Binghatti Skyrise was in Construction of the skyscraper began in February 2025 and was scheduled for completion in 2028. After is Binghatti Skyrise Is however, work was suspended in November 2025 due to the consequences of the Great Recession.
46 Sobha One 249 metres (817 ft) 69 2028 Dubai
47 = 320 Riverside Crescent 247 metres (810 ft) 65 2027 Dubai
47 = 350 Riverside Crescent 247 metres (810 ft) 65 2027 Dubai
49 Sobha Seahaven Tower 2 245 metres (804 ft) 59 2027 Dubai
50 Kempinski Marina Residences 240 metres (790 ft) 59 2027 Dubai
51 The Gate Residential Tower 4 238 metres (781 ft) 66 2028 Abu Dhabi [169][170]
52 Baccarat Hotel & Residences Dubai Tower 1 237 metres (778 ft) 44 2027 Dubai
53 Creek Vista Heights Tower A 236 metres (774 ft) 64 2026 Dubai
54 = Burj-Al-Salam 235 metres (771 ft) 58 2013 Dubai [171][172]
54 = Eden House Za'abeel 235 metres (771 ft) 53 2030 Dubai
56 Skyvue Solair 234 metres (768 ft) 58 2029 Dubai
57 = Verde by Sobha 230 metres (750 ft) 59 2026 Dubai
58 = 330 Riverside Crescent 229 metres (751 ft) 57 2027 Dubai
58 = 340 Riverside Crescent 229 metres (751 ft) 57 2027 Dubai
60 = Tameer Tower C 227 metres (745 ft) 62 2014 Abu Dhabi [173]
60 = SO/ Hotel Business Bay 227 metres (745 ft) 54 2027 Dubai
62 Fairmont Dubai Skyline Hotel 226 metres (741 ft) 56 2024 Dubai
63 Marriott Residences JLT 222 metres (728 ft) 51 2027 Dubai
64 = The Bay Gate[A] 221 metres (725 ft) 53 2013 Dubai Under Construction - building was topped out in 2008.[117]
65 DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli 220 metres (720 ft) 60 2027 Dubai
66 Creek Vista Heights Tower B 215 metres (705 ft) 58 2026 Dubai
67 Canal Heights by Grisogono Tower 2 208 metres (682 ft) 49 2027 Dubai
68 The Bristol 204 metres (669 ft) 54 2028 Dubai
69 = Bugatti Residences 200 metres (660 ft) 48 2026 Dubai
69 = Safa One de Grisogono Tower 2 200 metres (660 ft) 45 2026 Dubai
69 = Mar Casa 200 metres (660 ft) 52 2026 Dubai
69 = DAMAC Bay 1 by Cavalli Tower 1 200 metres (660 ft) 57 2027 Dubai
69 = DAMAC Bay 1 by Cavalli Tower 2 200 metres (660 ft) 57 2027 Dubai
69 = DAMAC Bay 1 by Cavalli Tower 3 200 metres (660 ft) 57 2027 Dubai
69 = Elitz by Danube Tower 1 200 metres (660 ft) 47 2026 Dubai
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On-hold

This table lists buildings that were at one time under construction in Dubai and were expected to rise at least 180 metres (591 ft) in height, but are now on-hold. While not officially cancelled, construction has been suspended on each development.

More information Rank, Name ...
Rank Name Height
m (ft)
Floors Year
(est.)
City Notes
1 Nakheel Tower 1,136 metres (3,727 ft) 226 Dubai The tower was projects cancelled in December 2009
2 Dubai Towers Dubai Tower 1 552 metres (1,811 ft) 97 Dubai The tower was cancelled project in 2012
3 Burj Al Alam 510 metres (1,670 ft) 108 Dubai The tower was project cancelled in January 2015.
4 Dubai Towers Dubai Tower 2 464 metres (1,522 ft) 78 Dubai the tower was cancelled project in 2012
5 Lam Tara Tower 1 454 metres (1,490 ft) 88 Dubai The tower project was officially cancelled in 2012.
6 Dubai Towers Dubai Tower 3 416 metres (1,365 ft) 74 Dubai The tower was cancelled project in 2012
7 Lighthouse Tower 402 metres (1,319 ft) 64 Dubai The tower was project cancelled on 2013
8 La Maison by HDS 386 metres (1,266 ft) 105 ? Dubai
9 Lam Tara Tower 2 384 metres (1,260 ft) 77 Dubai The tower project was officially cancelled in 2012.
10 Dubai Towers Dubai Tower 4 368 metres (1,207 ft) 63 Dubai the tower was cancelled project in 2012
11 Flame Towers 350 metres (1,150 ft) 67 ? Dubai
12 The Skyscraper 330 metres (1,080 ft) 66 ? Dubai
13 Kempinski Residences Business Bay 276 metres (906 ft) 63 ? Dubai
14 = The Palm Trump International Hotel & Tower 270 metres (890 ft) 62 2031 Dubai [174]
14 = Rosemont Hotel 270 metres (890 ft) 55 ? Dubai
16 Rosemont Residences 268 metres (879 ft) 53 ? Dubai
17 Anantara Hotel 234 metres (768 ft) 45 2008 Dubai [175]
18 Empire Tower 230 metres (750 ft) 58 ? Abu Dhabi
19 Tameer Tower A 227 metres (745 ft) 62 2010 Abu Dhabi [176]
20 = Jumeirah Lake Apartments 219 metres (719 ft) 40 ? Dubai [177]
20 = Jumeirah Lake Offices 219 metres (719 ft) 40 ? Dubai [178]
22 Al Boraq Tower 210 metres (690 ft) 45 2009 Dubai [179][180]
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Approved

This table lists buildings that are approved for construction in the United Arab Emirates and are expected to rise at least 180 metres (591 ft) in height.

More information Rank, Name ...
Rank Name Height*
m (ft)
Floors Year*
(est.)
City Notes
1 Uptown Dubai Tower 1 711 metres (2,333 ft) 146 ? Dubai
2 = Avior Towers 1 650 metres (2,130 ft) 133 2031 Dubai
2 = Avior Towers 2 650 metres (2,130 ft) 133 2031 Dubai
4 Burj Jumeirah 550 metres (1,800 ft) 112 2023 Dubai
5 Alpha Towers 545 metres (1,788 ft) 110 Dubai
6 Corinthia Dubai 501 metres (1,644 ft) 102 2030 Dubai
7 RP One Tower 500 metres (1,600 ft) 112 2030 Dubai
8 New Dubai Skyline Tower 495 metres (1,624 ft) 124 Dubai
9 The Jumeirah Business Bay 485 metres (1,591 ft) 100 Dubai
10 Sobha Skyparks 450 metres (1,480 ft) 109 2030 Dubai
11 Hirmas Tower 440 metres (1,440 ft) 107 Dubai
12 Sharjah H1 Tower 435 metres (1,427 ft) 104 ? Sharjah
13 SZR Tower 385 metres (1,263 ft) 100 Dubai
14 = Lumena Alta by Omniyat 380 metres (1,250 ft) 72 2030 Dubai
14 = Maybourne Tower 1 380 metres (1,250 ft) 88 2032 Dubai
16 The Pinnacle at Sobha Central 369 metres (1,211 ft) 99 2030 Dubai
17 = Trump International Hotel and Tower Dubai 350 metres (1,150 ft) 80 2031 Dubai
17 = Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Business Bay 350 metres (1,150 ft) 70 2029 Dubai
19 Vision Iconic Tower 342 metres (1,122 ft) 82 2031 Dubai
20 The Mirage at Sobha Central 330 metres (1,080 ft) 83 2030 Dubai
21 Maybourne Tower 2 322 metres (1,056 ft) 73 2032 Dubai
22 = Dubai Investments Tower 300 metres (980 ft) 70 Dubai
22 = Juna Dubai Tower 1 300 metres (980 ft) 60 Dubai
22 = Vertex Tower 300 metres (980 ft) 85 Dubai
22 = Vision One Eleven 300 metres (980 ft) 71 2031 Dubai
26 Avarra by Palace 299 metres (981 ft) 78 2031 Dubai
27 Sobha Signature 292 metres (958 ft) 61 Dubai
28 The Grand Boulevard Tower 291 metres (955 ft) 69 Dubai [181]
29 = Mada'in Heights 290 metres (950 ft) 78 2027 Dubai
29 = Skyvue Altius 290 metres (950 ft) 77 2030 Dubai
31 Al Habtoor 1970 Office Tower 289 metres (948 ft) 63 2030 Dubai
32 = The Gate North Tower 285 metres (935 ft) 65 Dubai
32 = The Gate South Tower 285 metres (935 ft) 65 Dubai
32 = The Horizon at Sobha Central 285 metres (935 ft) 76 2029 Dubai
35 The Sapphire by DAMAC 283.7 metres (931 ft) 56 2028 Dubai
36 Sol Luxe Tower 280 metres (920 ft) 62 2029 Dubai
37 The Element at Sobha One 270 metres (890 ft) 68 2029 Dubai
38 The Eden at Sobha Central 268 metres (879 ft) 71 2029 Dubai
39 Lumena by Omniyat 260 metres (850 ft) 49 2029 Dubai
40 Auresta Tower 255 metres (837 ft) 63 Dubai
41 Serene at Sobha Central 251 metres (823 ft) 66 2029 Dubai
42 Burjside Terrace 248 metres (814 ft) 62 Dubai [182]
43 Jumeirah Residence Emirates Towers A 243 metres (797 ft) 60 2030 Dubai
44 The Chedi Private Residences 240 metres (790 ft) 51 2029 Dubai
45 Maybourne Tower 3 239 metres (784 ft) 55 2032 Dubai
46 Tranquil at Sobha Central 234 metres (768 ft) 61 2029 Dubai
47 = Jumeirah Residence Emirates Towers B 233 metres (764 ft) 57 2030 Dubai
47 = Address Residences Zaabeel Tower 1 233 metres (764 ft) 63 2029 Dubai
49 Elitz 2 by Danube Tower 1 230 metres (750 ft) 52 2027 Dubai
50 Elitz 2 by Danube Tower 2 225 metres (738 ft) 49 2027 Dubai
51 = Akala Hotel Tower 1 220 metres (720 ft) 50 2029 Dubai
51 = Akala Residences Tower 2 220 metres (720 ft) 50 2029 Dubai
53 Etihad Tower 5 217 metres (712 ft) 56 2011 Abu Dhabi [112]
54 Elitz 3 by Danube Tower 1 215 metres (705 ft) 51 2027 Dubai
55 Address Residences Zaabeel Tower 2 214 metres (702 ft) 59 2029 Dubai
56 = Al Boraq Tower 210 metres (690 ft) 45 Dubai [179][180]
56 = Inaura Hotel and Residences 210 metres (690 ft) 47 2030 Dubai
58 Binghatti Sky Terraces 208 metres (682 ft) 49 2027 Dubai
59 Kanyon by Beyond 207 metres (679 ft) 55 2030 Dubai
60 = Elitz 3 by Danube Tower 2 205 metres (673 ft) 47 2027 Dubai
60 = Address Residences Zaabeel Tower 3 205 metres (673 ft) 57 2029 Dubai
62 = IRIS Mist 200 metres (660 ft) 54 Dubai [183][184]
62 = The Sheffield Tower 200 metres (660 ft) 46 Dubai [185][186]
62 = Hial Tower 200 metres (660 ft) 44 2031 Sharjah
62 = Address Residences Zaabeel Tower 4 200 metres (660 ft) 55 2029 Dubai
62 = Fortune Araames 200 metres (660 ft) 45 Dubai Considered to be a stale proposal[187][188]
67 El Matador Tower 185 metres (607 ft) 43 Dubai Considered to be a stale proposal[189][190]
68 = Mag 220 Tower 180 metres (590 ft) 45 Dubai Considered to be a stale proposal[191][192]
68 = Arabian Crowne 180 metres (590 ft) 45 Dubai Considered to be a stale proposal[193][194]
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*Table entries with dashes (—) indicate that information regarding building dates of completion has not yet been released.

Proposed

This table lists buildings that are proposed for construction in the United Arab Emirates and are expected to rise at least 180 metres (591 ft) in height.

More information Rank, Name ...
Rank Name Height*
ft (m)
Floors Year*
(est.)
City Notes
1 Dubai City Tower 2,400 metres (7,900 ft) 400 2025 Dubai Also Known as Dubai Vertical City[195]
2 Ziggurat Pyramid 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) 300+ 2031 Dubai
3 One Dubai Tower A 1,010 metres (3,310 ft) 201 Dubai
4 The Spire at Ras Al-Khaimah 875 metres (2,871 ft) 140 Ras Al Khaimah
5 One Dubai Tower B 874 metres (2,867 ft) 176 Dubai
6 Anara Tower 687 metres (2,254 ft) 135 Dubai
7 One Dubai Tower C 685 metres (2,247 ft) 154 Dubai
8 One Park Avenue 595 metres (1,952 ft) 125 Dubai
9 Meraas Tower 549 metres (1,801 ft) 112 Dubai
10 The Golden Dome Dubai 500 metres (1,600 ft) 120 Dubai
11 Burj Al Fattan 463 metres (1,519 ft) 96 Dubai [196]
12 Dynamic Tower 420 metres (1,380 ft) 80 2018 Dubai [197]
13 Al Sharq Tower 365 metres (1,198 ft) 102 Dubai
14 Signature Towers Office 357 metres (1,171 ft) 75 2030 Dubai Considered to be a stale proposal[198][199]
15 The Circle 330 metres (1,080 ft) 66 Dubai Considered to be a stale proposal[200]
16 Il Primo Tower 2 300 metres (980 ft) 71 2020 Dubai
17 Sheikh Hasher Tower 291 metres (955 ft) 62 Dubai Considered to be a stale proposal[201]
18 Signature Towers Hotel 286 metres (938 ft) 65 2030 Dubai Considered to be a stale proposal[199][202]
19 G-Tower 280 metres (920 ft) 45 2012 Dubai [203][204]
20 Mada'in Hotel 270 metres (890 ft) 65 Dubai [200]
21 Cobra Hotel 240 metres (790 ft) 65 2012 Ras Al Khaimah
22 Signature Towers Residential 232 metres (761 ft) 55 2030 Dubai Considered to be a stale proposal[199][205]
23 Empire Island Tower 230 / 755 2012 Abu Dhabi [206]
24 Saba Tower 4 222 metres (728 ft) 47 Dubai [207][208]
25 Abu Dhabi Clock Tower 200 / 656 2009 Dubai [209][210]
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*Table entries with dashes (—) indicate that information regarding building heights and/or dates of completion has not yet been released.

Timeline of tallest buildings

Al Fahidi Fort is the oldest building in UAE and was the tallest for 179 years.[211]

This is a timeline of the buildings in UAE.

More information Rank, Name ...
Rank Name Years as Tallest Height*
ft (m)
Floors City Notes
1Al Fahidi Fort1799–197323 metres (75 ft)[D]1Dubai[212]
2Sheikh Rashid Building1973–197802.0[D]15Dubai
3Sheraton Dubai Creek1978–197960 metres (200 ft)12Dubai
4Dubai World Trade Centre1979–1994149 metres (489 ft)39Dubai[213]
5Baynunah Hilton Tower Hotel1994–1999165 metres (541 ft)42Abu Dhabi
6Burj Al Arab1999–2000321 metres (1,053 ft)60Dubai[31]
7Emirates Office Tower2000–2009355 metres (1,165 ft)54Dubai[23]
8Almas Tower2009–2010360 metres (1,180 ft)74Dubai[18]
9Burj Khalifa2010–now828 metres (2,717 ft)162Dubai[1]
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