The World's Tallest Towers

The World's Tallest Towers

Updated: January 04, 2010

The competition for the world's tallest buildings has reached new heights with the opening of Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on January 4, 2010. The building measures 2,720 ft. (828 meters), beating the previous "World's Tallest Building" holder, Taipei 101 in Taiwan, which is 1,671 ft. (509.2 meters).

Find out more about the top five skyscrapers in the world below.
Image: Gallery: Top Five Tallest Towers
Gallery: Top Five Tallest Towers

Check out the highest buildings in the world.

 
 
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