List of tallest structures in Central Asia

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This list ranks the tallest buildings and structures in Central Asia, including skyscrapers, towers, and other structures, based on official height.

The list includes structures located in the Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Skyscrapers

  Was the tallest building in Central Asia upon completion

This list ranks buildings in Central Asia that stand at least 100 m (328 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 for two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.

Rank Name Image City Country Height
m (ft)		 Floors Year Notes References
1 Abu Dhabi Plaza Astana Kazakhstan 310.8 m (1,020 ft) 75 2022 Tallest building in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The first supertall skyscraper in Central Asia. [1]
2 Nest One Tashkent Uzbekistan 266.5 m (874 ft) 51 2023 Tallest building in Uzbekistan. [2]
3 Turkmenistan Tower Ashgabat Turkmenistan 211 m (692 ft) 31 2011 Tallest building in Central Asia from 2011 to 2022. Tallest building in Turkmenistan. Classified both as a tower and a building. [3]
4 Emerald Quarter Block B Astana Kazakhstan 201 m (659 ft) 49 2012 Tallest office building in Kazakhstan. Tallest building in Kazakhstan from 2012 to 2022. [4]
5 Piramit Tower Tashkent Uzbekistan 185 m (607 ft) 47 2024
6 Kazakhstan Railways Building 2 Astana Kazakhstan 174 m (571 ft) 40 2010 Tallest building in Kazakhstan and Central Asia from 2010 to 2011. [5]
7 Kazakhstan Railways Building 1 Astana Kazakhstan 165 m (541 ft) 37 2010
8 Esentai Tower Almaty Kazakhstan 162 m (531 ft) 36 2008 Tallest building in Almaty and the tallest building in Kazakhstan outside of Astana. Tallest building in Kazakhstan and Central Asia from 2008 to 2010.
9 PSB Bank Financial Center Tashkent Uzbekistan 159 m (522 ft) 33 2023 Also known as SQB Financial Center. Tallest office building in Uzbekistan. [6]
10 Transport Tower Astana Kazakhstan 155 m (509 ft) 34 2003 Tallest building in Central Asia and Kazakhstan from 2003 to 2008. Severely damaged by fire on May 30, 2006. [7]
11 Grand Alatau 3 Astana Kazakhstan 153 m (502 ft) 43 2009 Tallest residential building in Central Asia and Kazakhstan.
12 Emerald Quarter Block A Astana Kazakhstan 151 m (495 ft) 37 2010
13 Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center Astana Kazakhstan 150 m (492 ft) 5 2010 Tallest tent in the world. Designed by Norman Foster.
14 Talan Tower 1 Astana Kazakhstan 145.6 m (478 ft) 30 2017 [8]
15 BoMI Business Center Tashkent Uzbekistan 143.9 m (472 ft) 30 2025 Also known as BoMI Finance Center.
16 Triumph of Astana Astana Kazakhstan 142 m (466 ft) 39 2006 Tallest residential building in Kazakhstan from 2006 to 2009. [9]
17= Northern Lights Residential Complex Block 5/1 Astana Kazakhstan 140 m (459 ft) 42 2008
17= Aloqa Bank Financial Center Tashkent Uzbekistan 140 m (459 ft) 26 2023
19 Asaka Bank Financial Center Tashkent Uzbekistan 136 m (446 ft) 26 2023
20= HighVill Astana F1 Astana Kazakhstan 135 m (443 ft) 31 2015
20= HighVill Astana F2 Astana Kazakhstan 135 m (443 ft) 31 2015
20= HighVill Astana F3 Astana Kazakhstan 135 m (443 ft) 31 2015
20= Abu Dhabi Plaza Offices A Astana Kazakhstan 135 m (443 ft) 31 2019
24= Nurly Tau 1 Almaty Kazakhstan 132.5 m (435 ft) 34 2008
24= Nurly Tau 2 Almaty Kazakhstan 132.5 m (435 ft) 34 2008
26= Grand Alatau 4 Astana Kazakhstan 130 m (427 ft) 38 2009
26= Elite Apart-Hotel Astana Kazakhstan 130 m (427 ft) 30 2016
26= Abu Dhabi Plaza Offices B Astana Kazakhstan 130 m (427 ft) 29 2019
29 Orion Residence Almaty Kazakhstan 128.6 m (422 ft) 30 2017 Tallest residential building in Almaty.
30 Tashkent City Mall Office Tower Tashkent Uzbekistan 128 m (420 ft) 28 2023
31 ORION III Almaty Kazakhstan 126 m (413 ft) 33 2025
32 Northern Lights Residential Complex Block 5 Astana Kazakhstan 125 m (410 ft) 37 2008
33 Tajiktelecom Communications Office Dushanbe Tajikistan 123 m (404 ft) 30 2021 Tallest building in Tajikistan. The first skyscraper in Tajikistan. [10]
34 Beijing Palace Soluxe Hotel Astana Astana Kazakhstan 120.7 m (396 ft) 25 2008 Tallest hotel in Kazakhstan.
35 Talan Tower 2 Astana Kazakhstan 119.8 m (393 ft) 26 2017 [11]
36 Tashkent City Mall Hotel Tower Tashkent Uzbekistan 119 m (390 ft) 26 2023 Tallest hotel in Uzbekistan.
37 Tashkent City Mall Residential Tower Tashkent Uzbekistan 117 m (384 ft) 26 2023 Tallest residential building in Uzbekistan.
38 Capital Residential Complex Astana Kazakhstan 115 m (377 ft) 29 2008
39 Green Quarter Administrative Building 17/10 Astana Kazakhstan 113 m (371 ft) 26 2018
40= Northern Lights Residential Complex Block 5/2 Astana Kazakhstan 110 m (361 ft) 32 2010 [12]
40= U Tower Tashkent Uzbekistan 110 m (361 ft) 30 2024
40= Nest One Ritz Carlton Hotel Tashkent Uzbekistan 110 m (361 ft) 28 2023
40= Nest One Office Tower Tashkent Uzbekistan 110 m (361 ft) 28 2023
40= International Oil and Gas University Ashgabat Turkmenistan 110 m (361 ft) 18 2012
45 National Bank of Uzbekistan Tashkent Uzbekistan 108 m (354 ft) 26 1997 Tallest building in Central Asia from 1997 to 2003. Tallest building in Uzbekistan from 1997 to 2023. [13]
46 Yyldyz Hotel Ashgabat Turkmenistan 106.7 m (350 ft) 24 2013 Tallest hotel in Turkmenistan. [14]
47= Grand Astana Block F1 Astana Kazakhstan 105 m (344 ft) 30 2011
47= Grand Astana Block F2 Astana Kazakhstan 105 m (344 ft) 30 2011
47= Grand Astana Block F3 Astana Kazakhstan 105 m (344 ft) 30 2011
47= Grand Astana Block F4 Astana Kazakhstan 105 m (344 ft) 30 2011
47= Grand Astana Block F5 Astana Kazakhstan 105 m (344 ft) 30 2011
47= Watergreen Boulevard Complex
Astana Kazakhstan 105 m (344 ft) 28 2010
47= Business Center 7th Continent Astana Kazakhstan 105 m (344 ft) 22 2006
54= Ministry of Trade and Exchange Ashgabat Turkmenistan 103 m (338 ft) 24 2007 [15]
54= State Concern Turkmengas Ashgabat Turkmenistan 103 m (338 ft) 23 2003
56= Hotel Kazakhstan Almaty Kazakhstan 102 m (335 ft) 26 1974 Tallest hotel in Almaty. Tallest building in Central Asia from 1974 to 1997. The first skyscraper in Kazakhstan. [16]
56= Moskva Park Astana Kazakhstan 102 m (335 ft) 25 2010
56= Astana Media Center Astana Kazakhstan 102 m (335 ft) 24 2012
56= Kazyna Tower 1 Astana Kazakhstan 102 m (335 ft) 21 2007
56= Kazyna Tower 2 Astana Kazakhstan 102 m (335 ft) 21 2007
61= Grand Astana Block C1 Astana Kazakhstan 100 m (328 ft) 30 2010
61= Grand Astana Block C1 Astana Kazakhstan 100 m (328 ft) 30 2010
61= Grand Astana Block C1 Astana Kazakhstan 100 m (328 ft) 30 2010
61= Astana Saad Hotel Astana Kazakhstan 100 m (328 ft) 28 2014
61= Almaty Towers 1 Almaty Kazakhstan 100 m (328 ft) 25 2008 Formerly known as Rakhat Towers 1. The building was renamed in 2009 due to two criminal cases initiated against Rakhat Aliyev under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. [17]
61= Almaty Towers 2 Almaty Kazakhstan 100 m (328 ft) 25 2008 Formerly known as Rakhat Towers 2. The building was renamed in 2009 due to two criminal cases initiated against Rakhat Aliyev under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. [18]
61= Mazhilis Building Astana Kazakhstan 100 m (328 ft) 22 2004 [19]
61= Government House Astana Kazakhstan 100 m (328 ft) 21 2005
61= Nur Alem Pavilion Astana Kazakhstan 100 m (328 ft) 8 2017 Largest 100% spherical building in the world. Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture.

Buildings under construction

Name City Country Height
m (ft)		 Floors Estimated Completion Notes References
Iconic Towers 1 Alatau City Kazakhstan 272 m (892 ft) 56 2029 Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2026. [20]
Manas Tower 45 Bishkek Kyrgyzstan 213 m (699 ft) 45 2027 Will become the tallest building and the first skyscraper in Kyrgyzstan. [21]
RAMS Beyond Almaty Almaty Kazakhstan — 40 — Will become the tallest building in Kazakhstan outside of Astana. Currently on hold since 2025 due to regulatory violations and illegal construction issues. [22]
Hills Blue Tashkent Uzbekistan 180 m (591 ft) 44 2028 Will become the third-tallest building in Uzbekistan.
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Tashkent Uzbekistan 136 m (446 ft) 30 2028 Will become the tallest hotel in Uzbekistan. [23]
Ak-Zhayik Hotel Atyrau Kazakhstan 130 m (430 ft) 32 2030 On November 16, 2025, the dismantling of the rear extension of the old hotel building began. [24]
Labzak Park City Tashkent Uzbekistan 122 m (400 ft) 32 2027
Shymkent Tower Shymkent Kazakhstan 118 m (387 ft) 26 — Currently on hold since 2022.
Diamond Multifunctional Centre Astana Kazakhstan 109 m (358 ft) 25 —

Buildings proposed

Name City Country Height
m (ft)		 Floors Estimated Completion Notes References
Tashkent Twin City Towers 1 Tashkent Uzbekistan 575 m (1,886 ft) 119 2045 Designed by Cross Works. Would be the tallest building in Central Asia and rank as the sixth-tallest building in the world surpassing Lotte World Tower in South Korea. [25]
Tengri Tower Astana Kazakhstan — 100 — Would be the tallest building in Kazakhstan.
Dushanbe Tower Dushanbe Tajikistan 400 m (1,312 ft) 95 — Designed by RMJM. Would be the tallest building in Tajikistan. [26]
Tashkent Twin City Towers 2 Tashkent Uzbekistan 395 m (1,296 ft) 81 2045
Astana World Trade Center Astana Kazakhstan 350 m (1,148 ft) 91 —
Day and Night Twin Towers Tashkent Uzbekistan 230 m (755 ft) 50 — Designed by Iki Design Group. The complex consists of two towers featuring rotating spheres symbolizing the sun and the moon. [27]
Tashkent City Zone 4 Tower Tashkent Uzbekistan 200 m (656 ft) 40 —
Astana Tower (Moshe Zur Architects and Town Planners) Astana Kazakhstan 192 m (630 ft) 47 — [28]
Paragon Tashkent Uzbekistan 156 m (512 ft) 26 —
M Tower Tashkent Uzbekistan 136 m (446 ft) 27 — Would become the tallest residential building in Uzbekistan.
Tower of the Sun Astana Kazakhstan 121 m (397 ft) 31 — Designed by Fundamental Architects and Omega Render. Its design is inspired by the flag of Kazakhstan and incorporates a large circular opening within the structure.

Tallest structures

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