REACHING NEW HEIGHTS:A LOOK AT WORLD'S TALLEST BUILDING

Jul 23, 2024 Tanvi Kaushik

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is 828 meters tall with 163 floors. Built in 2010, it features an observation deck, luxury residences, and the Armani Hotel

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Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, China, is 632 meters tall with 128 floors. Completed in 2015, it features a spiral design and sustainable elements

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The Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower in Mecca is 601 meters tall with 120 floors and features a large clock face

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The Ping An Finance Centre in Shenzhen is 599 meters tall with 115 floors, featuring offices, a hotel, and a high-end mall

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Lotte World Tower in Seoul is 555 meters tall with 123 floors, featuring retail, residential, office spaces, and an observation deck

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The Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre in Guangzhou, China, stands 530 meters tall with 111 floors. and completed in 2016

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