Top Ten Skyscrapers of the World

1. Burj Khalifa (Dubai)

This is the world’s biggest skyscraper ever made up till now. Its height in meters is 828 and in feet is 2,716. It is present in the state Dubai of the United Arab emirates and has 162 floors. The building is use for both commercial and residential purposes.




2. Taipei 101 (Taipei)

This skyscraper is 509 meter and 1,671 feet high with 101 floors in it. It is present in the Taipei city of Taiwan. Building has restaurants, offices and other recreational places in it.
3. Shanghai World Financial Center (Shanghai)

This Building is 492 meters and 1,614 feet high with 101 multi storey in it. This skyscraper has been built in China’s city Shanghai. The main usage of building is commercial and by the hotels while the side uses includes shops, restaurants and museum.
4. International Commerce Centre (Hong Kong)

This Center is situated in Hong Kong (China) and it comprises of 108 floors. Its height in terms of meter is 484 and feet is 1,588. It contains lots of facilities with main commercial purpose usage, as well as it is used for mercantile purposes.
5. PETRONAS Towers (Kuala Lumpur)

Persona Towers are 2 distinct skyscrapers but as both are 452 meters and 1,483 feet high and contains 88 floors with the same architectural technique, they are called twin towers of Kuala Lumpur. The twin buildings are mainly used as commercial offices.
6. Nanjing Greenland Financial Center (Nanjing)

Nanjing Greenland Financial Center contains 66 floors and is 450 meter and 1,476 feet high, located in the Nanjing city of China. Building is mainly used as commercial hotels and offices and other usage also includes mercantile.
7. Willis Tower (Chicago)

Willis Tower is mainly used for commercial purposes, it also contains hotels, parking areas and service branches. Its 442 meter and 1,451 feet tall with 108 storey in it. It is present in Chicago U.S.A.
8. Guangzhou West Tower (Guangzhou)

This skyscraper is 438 meter and 1,435 feet high with 103 floors in it. It practically lies in the Guangzhou city of China. Building is used mainly for commercial purposes.
9. Jin Mao Tower (Shanghai)

This Tower is situated in Shanghai (China) and it consists of 108 floors. Its height in terms of meter is 421 and feet is 1,350. It contains lots of facilities with main commercial purpose usage, as well as it is used by hotels and shops.
10. Two International Finance Centre (Hong Kong)

This Building is 415 meters and 1,362 feet high with 88 multi storey in it. This skyscraper has been built in China’s city Hong Kong. The building is mainly used by the commercial offices.

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