List of tallest buildings in Dubai


, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, is home to many modern high-rises, 108 of which stand taller than. The tallest building in Dubai is the Burj Khalifa, which rises and contains 163 floors. 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 Dubai is the Marina 101, which also stands as the world's second tallest residential skyscraper. The skyscrapers of Dubai are, for the most part, clustered in three different locations. The land along E 11 Road was the first to develop, followed by the Dubai Marina neighborhood and the Business Bay district.
Overall, Dubai has 18 completed and topped-out buildings that rise at least in height, which is more than any other city in the world. Dubai has 73 completed and topped-out buildings that rise at least in height. Based on the average height of the ten tallest completed buildings, Dubai has the tallest skyline in the Middle East and the world., the skyline of Dubai is ranked eighth in the world with 248 buildings rising at least in height.
The history of skyscrapers in Dubai began with the construction of Dubai World Trade Centre in 1979, which is usually regarded as the first high-rise in the city. At the time of its completion, it also stood as the tallest building in the Middle East. Since 1999, and especially from 2005 onwards, Dubai has been the site of an extremely large skyscraper building boom, with all 73 of its buildings over tall completed after 1999. In less than ten years, the city has amassed one of the largest skylines in the world; it is now home to the world's tallest building, the world's tallest residence, and the world's second tallest hotel., 49 new skyscrapers are under construction in Dubai; additionally, there are over 127 active high-rise developments that have been proposed for construction in the city.

Tallest buildings

This list ranks completed and topped out Dubai skyscrapers that stand at least 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.
RankNameImageHeight
m 		FloorsYearReferenceNotes-------
1Burj Khalifa1632010This building was completed in 2010, becoming the tallest building in the world.-------
2Marina 1011012017Completed in 2017, it is the 2nd-tallest residential building in the world, after 432 Park Avenue.-------
3Princess Tower1072012Former tallest residential building in the world. Now 432 Park Avenue holds the record.-------
423 Marina902012It was the world's tallest all-residential building until the completion of the nearby Princess Tower.-------
5Elite Residence902012-------
6The Address the BLVD722016-------
7Almas Tower682008Tallest office building in the city.-------
8Rose Rayhaan by Rotana
7220075nd Tallest hotel in the world-------
9Gevora Hotel752017Tallest hotel in the world.-------
10=JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Tower 1 7620132nd tallest hotel in the world-------
10=JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Tower 27620122nd tallest hotel in the world-------
12Emirates Office Tower542000Also known as Emirates Tower One.-------
13The Torch792011The Torch tower became the tallest residential building in the world in 2011.-------
14SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences782020-------
15DAMAC Residenze882018-------
16The Address Residence - Fountain View III772019-------
17Al Yaqoub Tower692013Inspired by the Clock tower of the Wesminister Palace in London.-------
18The Index802010-------
19Burj Al Arab601999Tallest building in the world used exclusively as a hotel since its completion. Also the tallest hotel on a man-made island and the tallest hotel on an island.-------
20HHHR Tower722010-------
21Ocean Heights832010-------
22Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel562000Also known as Emirates Tower Two.-------
23Cayan Tower732013-------
24The Address Downtown Dubai632008Seriously damaged by fire on 31 December 2015/1 January 2016.-------
25Emirates Crown632008-------
26Khalid Al Attar Tower 2662011-------
27Sulafa Tower752010-------
28Millennium Tower602006-------
29The Address Residence - Fountain Views I702018-------
29The Address Residence - Fountain Views II702018-------
30Al Hekma Tower642015-------
31Marina Pinnacle732011-------
32D1802015-------
33Burj Vista Tower 1802018-------
34Radisson Royal Hotel Dubai602010-------
3521st Century Tower552003-------
36DAMAC Paramount Hotel & Residences692018-------
36=DAMAC Maison-Paramount Tower 1692018-------
36=DAMAC Maison-Paramount Tower 2692018-------
36=DAMAC Maison-Paramount Tower 3692018-------
37Al Kazim Tower 1532008-------
38=Al Kazim Tower 2532008-------
39Ubora Tower 1582010-------
40Islamic Bank Residential Tower512011-------
41Vision Tower602008-------
42Marina Gate II642019--------
43Conrad Dubai512013-------
44Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites592007Also known as the Al Marsa Tower.-------
45Angsana Suites Tower492007-------
46Chelsea Tower492005-------
47Ahmed Khoory Tower602013-------
48Al Tayer Tower592009-------
49Rolex Tower632010-------
49=Al Fattan Tower512006-------
50=Oasis Beach Tower512006-------
51AAM Tower462008Also known as the Arenco Tower.-------
52The Tower542002-------
53Sama Tower512009-------
54=Churchill Residency612010-------
54=The Buildings by Daman*652014-------
55Park Place562007-------
56Mag 218 Tower662010-------
57Al Tayer Tower592009Also known as the Manazel Al Safa Tower.-------
58The Bay Gate*532014-------
59=Angsana Hotel Tower492008-------
59=Angsana Suites Tower492007-------
60Trident Grand Residence452009-------
61Al Bateen Tower562013-------
62Jumeirah Bay 2472009-------
63=Jumeirah Beach Residence Sadaf 4542007-------
63=Amwaj Rotana Resort252007-------
63=Jumeirah Beach Residence Sadaf 4542007-------
64Al Seef Towers462005-------
65=Grosvenor House The Residence482010-------
65=Grosvenor House West Marina Beach482005-------
65=Al Rostamani Maze Tower562010-------
65=Latifa Tower562010-------
65=Le Rêve502006-------
66=Marina Heights Tower552006-------
66=Executive Tower M522009-------
66=Jumeirah Beach Residence Bahar 1522007-------
67=Marina Crown522006-------
67=Tamani Hotel Marina542006-------
68Marina Gate I52201869Nassima Tower492010
70Dubai Mixed-Use Towers612013-------
71=The Citadel482008-------
71=MBK Tower592010-------
71=Shangri-La Hotel432003-------
72Al Sahab Towers442004-------
* indicates building is still under construction, but has been topped out

Tallest under construction, approved and proposed

Under construction

This is the list of buildings that are currently under construction in Dubai and are expected to rise to a height of at least. Buildings under construction that have already been topped out are also included, as are those whose construction has been suspended.

Dubai Creek Harbour

Other districts

*Table entries with dashes indicate that information regarding building dates of completion has not yet been released.

On hold

This table lists buildings that were at one time under construction in Dubai and were expected to rise at least in height, but are now on hold. While not officially cancelled, construction has been suspended on each development.
NameHeight
m 		FloorsYear
Notes
Entisar Tower1212026Site preparation work began in 2018, but stopped shortly after and the tower has seen no activity since.
Burj Jumeirah1242024Was announced in early 2019 and stated to begin construction immediately; however, as of July 2020, the site has not seen any work.
Pentominium1222024Construction started in 2008, but stopped in 2011. The site stands abandoned as of July 2020.
Marina 1061072024Construction stopped in the wake of the Financial crisis of 2007-2008 and restarted in 2013. Construction was halted again in 2017 and no work has continued on site as of July 2020.
La Maison by HDS105On Hold since 2018.
Arabtec Tower772017Construction Stated 2014. Construction Stop 2015. On Hold.
I&M Tower462012
Kempinski Residences Business Bay632019Construction resumes in 2020
The Palm Trump International Hotel & Tower622011
Metro Tower452012
Anantara Hotel452008
Tiara United Tower 1612010
Tiara United Tower 2612010
Jumeirah Lake Apartments402008
Jumeirah Lake Offices402008
Al Boraq Tower452009

Approved

This table lists buildings that are approved for construction in Dubai and are expected to rise at least in height.
NameHeight*
m 		FloorsYear*
Notes
Dubai One1612023Also Known as Meydan One; once completed it will become the second tallest tower in Dubai after Burj Khalifa. Dubai One is expected to reach at least 700m and be completed by 2023.
Burj 2020115–The Burj 2020 will be the largest commercial tower in the world, surpassing the just-built One World Trade Centre in New York. The tower's district will provide commercial, retail, and hotel accommodation. The tower and surrounding areas will also be added to Dubai's International Free Trade Zone.
LT Tower Business Bay1362026LT Tower in Business Bay former Burj Al Alam from Cancelled new project in Dubai developer by Tiger Group
Alpha Towers1102025
The Jumeirah Business Bay100–
SRG Tower1112022
New Dubai Skyline Tower126
City Tower 2902024Two World Trade Center from Foster and Partnes in New York, City Tower 2 Old demolition began in future
SZR Tower1002018
Business Bay Tower76
Aykon City652020
City Tower 1832023
Dubawi Tower80–N/A
The Address Residence Fountain Views III772019
Blvd Crescent41—
RP One Tower85–
Amna Tower752018
Noura Tower752018-
Il Primo 2712020
Vertex Tower83–
Tiger Business Bay Guide Tower65—
The Grand Boulevard Tower69—
Unnamed Tower50
Boulevard Point692019N/A
Marina Arcade65—
Burj Vista632018
Burj Royale592022
Fifty-Two –522020
JB Tower60—
Palm 360432021N/A
Escan Tower60—
Burj Park III60—
Burjside Terrace62—
The Residence at Marina Gate 3472020
Merra Tower—522018
The Mansion at Burj Khalifa60—
Nili Tower57—Considered to be a stale proposal
Al Boraq Tower45—
IRIS Mist54—
The Sheffield Tower46—
Fortune Araames45—Considered to be a stale proposal
Masmreq Bank362019
El Matador Tower43—Considered to be a stale proposal
Mag 220 Tower45—Considered to be a stale proposal
Four-Two 422020
Palm Beach Residence by Nakheel382021
Arabian Crowne45—Considered to be a stale proposal
*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 Dubai and are expected to rise at least in height.
NameHeight*
ft 		FloorsYear*
Notes
Dubai City Tower4002055Also Known as Dubai Vertical City Dubai City Tower will be the tallest tower ever built by man when completed.
The NeedleWill be slightly taller than the Burj Khalifa
1 Park Avenue125—Considered to be a stale proposal
Burj Al Fattan97—Considered to be a stale proposal
DIFC Tower 11002015
Dynamic Tower802010
P-17782011Also known as Hard Rock Hotel
Signature Towers Office75—Considered to be a stale proposal
The Circle66—Considered to be a stale proposal
Sheikh Hasher Tower62—Considered to be a stale proposal
Signature Towers Hotel65—Considered to be a stale proposal
G-Tower452012
Mada'in Hotel65—
Signature Towers Residential55—Considered to be a stale proposal
Saba Tower 447—
*Table entries with dashes indicate that information regarding building heights and/or dates of completion has not yet been released.

Timeline of tallest buildings

This is a list of the buildings that once were the tallest in Dubai. Despite Dubai's recent major skyscraper boom, there are only seven buildings on the list.
NameYears as tallestHeight
m 		FloorsReference
Al Fahidi Fort1799–19731
Sheikh Rashid Building1973–197902.0 17
Dubai World Trade Centre1979–199939
Burj Al Arab1999–200060
Emirates Office Tower2000–2008 / 1,16356
Almas Tower2008–200974
Burj Khalifa2009–present163