List of tallest buildings in Dubai


Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, is home to many extremely tall 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 human-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 fourth 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 supertalls, 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 fifth 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, many of the world's tallest residences, and most of the world's tallest hotels., 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 a building was completed.
* indicates the building is still under construction but has been topped out

Tallest under construction, on-hold, 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.
NameHeight
m 		FloorsYear*Notes
Burj Azizi1322030
Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences1052027
Tiger Sky Tower1162029
Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina1222028
Aeternitas Tower1062027Construction stopped due to the Great Recession and restarted in 2013. Construction was halted again in 2017. No work has continued on site as of July 2020. It was renamed Aeternitas Tower and has resumed construction in April 2024.
City Tower 1962025
Bayz 101 Tower1082028
Bayz 102362 metres 1032028
Binghatti Skyblade662027
Rixos Financial Center Road Dubai Residences872028
SRG Tower346 metres 902028
Al Habtoor City Tower822026
Mercedes Benz Places Binghatti712027
Safa Two de Grisogono872027
St. Regis The Residences682026Construction resumed on February 25, 2023.
Mr C Residences Downtown722026
Como Residences317 metres 742027
Cavalli Tower762026
One by Binghatti296 metres 682026
Skyscape Avenue294 metres 792028
Iconic Residences286.4 metres 672027
Tubular Tower612026
Volta283.7 metres 652028
Sobha Seahaven Tower A277 metres 702026
St Regis Residences Dubai Tower 1269.3 metres 672027
Fashionz by Danube262 metres 622028
310 Riverside Crescent261 metres 712027
360 Riverside Crescent261 metres 712027
Safa One de Grisogono257 metres 622026
W Residences Dubai - Downtown542026
The Society House552027
Binghatti Skyrise West Tower542028
Binghatti Skyrise East Tower542028
Binghatti Skyrise South Tower542028
Sobha One248.7 metres 672029
Sobha Seahaven Tower C247 metres 632026
Creek Vista Heights Tower A235.9 metres 642026
Verde by Sobha592026
Mar Casa218 metres 522027
Creek Vista Heights Tower B215.4 metres 582026
Central Tower492026
Marina Shores532026
Marriott Residences JLT208.8 metres 51
Beach Tower482026
Bugatti Residences200 metres 482026
Damac Bay by Cavalli Tower A200 metres 552028
Damac Bay by Cavalli Tower B200 metres 552028
Damac Bay by Cavalli Tower C200 metres 562028
Elitz by Danube Tower 1472026
Blitmore Sufouh Residence198.1 452025
DIFC Living and Innovation Two185.2 metres 432025
Vela Viento180 metres 43
St Regis Residences Dubai Tower 2179.5 metres 442027
Damac Casa155 metres 492028
Vela by Omniyat150 metres 35
*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
Nakheel Tower226–The tower was projects cancelled in December 2009
Entisar Tower121–Site preparation work began in 2018, on hold in 2019 and resumed in 2025 with a new name called Burj Azizi.
Dubai Towers, Tower 197–Considered to be a cancelled in 2012
Burj Al Alam108–The tower project was officially cancelled in January 2015 in the fallout of the Great Recession, binghatti skyrise was in construction of the skyscraper began in February 2025 and was scheduled for completion in Q4 2026. Is however, work was suspended in November 2025 due to the consequences of the Great Recession, but a resumption date was announced for July 2027 with an estimated completion of 2033.
Dubai Towers, Tower 278–Considered to be a cancelled in 2012
Lam Tara Tower 188–The tower project was officially cancelled in 2012 in the fallout of the Great Recession but a resumption date was announced in February 2025 the when from in new return is from design in 2007 with an estimated completion of 2030.
Dubai Towers, Tower 373–Considered to be a cancelled in 2012
Lighthouse Tower64–The tower was project cancelled on 2013. At the beginning of August 2027, ICD Brookfield Place will be closed to the public for demolition with all tenants is work has reconstruction of its having relocated. On September 23, 2027, plans were approved by the Atkins for a consortium consisting of United Emirates Arab and local partners new return is from design in 2007, to redevelop the site of the Lighthouse Tower into a new 64-storey building with a height of 1,321 feet. The mixed-use building will be mostly made up of office, hotel, and residential space, with an observation level and some retail space. It is planned to be completed by 2034.
La Maison by HDS105–On Hold since 2018
Lam Tara Tower 277–The tower project was officially cancelled in 2012 in the fallout of the Great Recession but a resumption date was announced in February 2025 the when from in new return is from design in 2007 with an estimated completion of 2030.
Arabtec Tower77–Construction Stated 2014. Construction Stop 2015. On Hold.
Dubai Towers, Tower 463–Considered to be a cancelled in 2012
Kempinski Residences Business Bay632025Construction resumes in 2020
Rosemont Hotel55–
Rosemont Residences53–
Metro Tower452012
Jumeirah Lake Apartments402022
Jumeirah Lake Offices402022

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
Uptown Dubai Tower 11402030The Uptown Dubai Tower 1 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.
Burj Jumeirah1122030Was announced in early 2019 and stated to begin construction immediately; however, as of July 2020, the site has not seen any work.
Alpha Towers1102027
City Tower 21192028Two World Trade Center from Foster and Partnes in New York, City Tower 2 Old demolition began in future
New Dubai Skyline Tower124_
The Jumeirah Business Bay100–
Hirmas Tower107—
Bayz 102 Tower1032028
SZR Tower1002026N/A
Muraba Veil742028
Sama Gardens70_
Mada'in Heights762028
Dubawi Tower80–N/A
RP One Tower85–
Vida Za'abeel Tower 1782028
Dubai Investments Tower70–
Vertex Tower83–
Sobha Signature61–
The Gate Tower65_
Volta by Damac65–
Vida Za'abeel Tower 2692028
Sobha Seahaven Tower 168–
Fashionz by Danube62–
Sobha Seahaven Tower 259–
Burjside Terrace62—
Sobha Seahaven Tower 348–
Sobha One65–
Elitz 2 by Danube Tower 1522027
Elitz 2 by Danube Tower 2492027
Elitz 3 by Danube Tower 1512027
Al Boraq Tower45—
Elitz 3 by Danube Tower 2472027
Bugatti Residences48—
IRIS Mist54—
The Sheffield Tower46—id="The Sheffield Tower"
Fortune Araames45—Considered to be a stale proposal
El Matador Tower43—Considered to be a stale proposal
The Clothespin Tower502027
*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*
m 		FloorsYear*
Notes
Ziggurat Pyramid300+2031
One Dubai Tower A201—Considered to be a cancelled in 2009.
One Dubai Tower B176—Considered to be a cancelled in 2009.
One Dubai Tower C154—Considered to be a cancelled in 2009.
Anara Tower135—Considered to be a cancelled in 2009.
Meraas Tower112—Considered to be a cancelled in 2009.
Burj Al Fattan96—Considered to be a vision in 2012.
Dynamic Tower802010
Signature Towers Office752030Considered to be a stale proposal
The Circle66—Considered to be a stale proposal
Sheikh Hasher Tower62—Considered to be a stale proposal
Signature Towers Hotel652030Considered to be a stale proposal
G-Tower452012
Mada'in Hotel65—
The Palm Trump International Hotel & Tower622030
Signature Towers Residential552030Considered 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 Fort1787–19731
Sheikh Rashid Building1973–197902.0 17
Dubai World Trade Centre1979–199939
Burj Al Arab1999–200056
Emirates Office Tower2000–2008 / 1,16354
Almas Tower2008–200974
Burj Khalifa2009–present163