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TOP 10 OF TALLEST SKYSCRAPER BUILDINGS IN DUBAI

𝟏. 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐣 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐚 – The World Tallest Skyscraper

Located in the vibrant community of Downtown Dubai, The Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest building in the world. The structure is a mixed-use development that features 163 floors. Completed in 2009, the design derives its form from the flower, Spider Lily. Apart from holding the title of the tallest skyscraper tower in the world, it also holds records for the tallest free-standing skyscraper structure, Dubai's tallest skyscraper building with the most floors, and the world’s highest elevator installation.

• 📏 828  m| 2,717 ft
• 📌 Downtown Dubai

𝟐. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝟏𝟎𝟏 – Second Tallest Skyscraper Building in Dubai

The second Dubai tallest building i.e. the Marina 101 is located at the Marina waterfront. The 101-storey structure consists of several visual elements and projections that help break the monotony of the structure. The structure holds the title of the tallest skyscraper residential tower, surpassing 432 Park Avenue by just 1m. The world’s tallest hotel serviced apartments building, Marina 101 is the first major tower development in Dubai Marina offering five-star service apartments on a freehold basis.

• 📏 425 m | 1,394 ft
• 📌 Dubai Marina

𝟑. 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 – Third Tallest Skyscraper in Dubai

The third tallest building in Dubai is nestled amidst the tall skyscrapers of Dubai Marina and offers spectacular views of the Dubai eye and its coast. It was the tallest residential tower between 2012 – 2015. The building has a postmodern architectural style which can be seen on the discernible sections of the façade. The decorative dome at the crown of the structure is an iconic feature. Princess tower is roughly the same in height as the Empire State Building in New York.

• 📏 413.4 m | 1,356 ft
• 📌 Dubai Marina

𝟒. 𝟐𝟑 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚 – Highest Skyscraper in Dubai Marina

Completed in 2012, the structure features 88 floors and is located between the Dubai marina and media city. The stunning skyscraper is designed in an octagonal shape and sits on a podium that features a 6-story entry hall.

• 📏 392.4 m | 1,287 ft
• 📌 Dubai Marina

𝟓. 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 – World’s Third Tallest Residential Skyscraper

Located in Dubai Marina, the skyscraper overlooks the man-made Palm Jumeirah Island. After its completion in 2012, the structure had the title of the third tallest residential building in the world. The 87-floor structure hosts several luxury apartments ranging from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom penthouses.

• 📏 380.5 m | 1,248 ft
• 📌 Dubai Marina

𝟔. 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐝 – Dubai’s Most Prestigious Skyscraper Hotel

Situated in the heart of downtown Dubai, next to the iconic Burj Khalifa, the Address is one of the most prestigious hotels in the UAE. The mixed-use structure has 196 rooms and 532 serviced apartments. The art-deco-style interiors and phenomenal views of the Burj and the Dubai Fountain add to its vibrancy. The vertical fins of the façade create a visual link between the two main facades.

• 📏 370 m | 1,214 ft
• 📌 Downtown Dubai

𝟕. 𝐂𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 - The World's Tallest Stand-alone Skyscraper Hotel

Set to become the world’s tallest hotel upon its completion, Ciel is a high-rise currently under development in Dubai Marina. Designed by NORR, and developed by The First Group (TFG), the tower will reach a height of 360 meters and will house 1,042 luxury suites.

• 📏 365.5 m | 1,199 ft
• 📌 Dubai Marina

8. 𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 - High-rise Skyscraper Office

Dubai Marina Dubai Marina Located in the Jumeirah Lake Tower Freezone, the Almas Tower, also known as the diamond tower, is a high-rise office development. The building draws inspiration from the unique shape of diamonds. The two-story podium that houses the Diamond Exchange is a striking feature that consists of eight triangles inspired by the facets of a cut diamond.

• 📏 360 m | 1,181 ft
• 📌 Jumeirah Lakes Tower

𝟗. 𝐆𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 - The World’s Tallest Skyscraper Hotel

Located on Sheik Zayed Road, the structure comprises 528 suites and deluxe rooms, and other amenities like dining restaurants, a pool deck, leisure facilities, and a health club. According to the Guinness world record, it is the tallest hotel in the world. The glass façade of the structure allows the entry of ample natural light into all floors. The gold-tinted elements of the structure add to its elegance.

• 📏 356.2 m | 1,169 ft
• 📌 Dubai International Financial Centre

𝟏𝟎. 𝐈𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝟏 – Luxury Residential Skyscraper Dubai

Il Primo Tower is a residential skyscraper building with 77 floors developed by Emaar and is only a few steps away from the famous Dubai Opera. Construction began in 2017 and was due for completion by 2022.

• 📏 356 m | 1,168 ft
• 📌 Downtown Dubai