We will know how much it cost and how much time it took to build the 10 tallest buildings in the world. Although costly, these buildings play a major role in the country’s economy, boosting tourism and displaying iconic symbols. The top 10 tallest buildings include Burj Khalifa, Merdeka 118, Shanghai Tower, Makkah Clock Royal Tower, Ping An Finance Centre, Lotte World Tower, One World Trade Center, Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre, Tianjin CTF Finance Centre, and CITIC Tower.
How much did the 10 tallest buildings cost, and how long did it take to build?
Burj Khalifa (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The building cost $1.5 billion to construct. It took six years to build this skyscraper, which started in 2004 (January 6) and ended in 2010 (January 4). The building has a height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft) and contains 2,957 parking spaces, 900 apartments, and 304 hotel rooms. This building has become a major tourist attraction in Dubai.
Merdeka Tower (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
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Merdeka 118 is the second tallest building in the world after the Burj Khalifa, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. And it is the tallest building in South Asia. The construction of this skyscraper cost $1.5 billion, and the skyscraper took more than nine years to build, with construction starting in July 2014 and ending in November 2023. The height of the building is 678.9 m (2,227 ft); the building has 118 floors and houses offices, a hotel, and commercial space. The skyscraper opened to the public on January 10, 2024.
Shanghai Tower (Shanghai, China)
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Shanghai Tower is the third tallest building in the world, located in Shanghai, China. Construction of this skyscraper cost approximately $2.4 billion. The construction of this skyscraper took seven years, starting in 2008 (29) and ending in September 2015. The height of the building is 632 m (2,073 ft); the building has 165 rooms inside. The skyscraper was opened to the public on 2 February 2015.
Makkah Royal Clock Tower (Saudi Arabia)
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The Makkah Royal Clock Tower is the fourth tallest building in the world, located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. An estimated $16 billion was spent on the construction of this skyscraper. Construction of this skyscraper took ten years, starting in 2002 and ending in September 2012. The height of the building is 601 m (1,972 feet); the building has 76 floors with 1,650 rooms inside. Makkah is the holy place for Muslims.
Ping An Finance Centre (Shenzhen, China)
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The Ping An Finance Center is the fifth tallest building in the world and the second tallest building in China, located in Shenzhen, China. The construction of this skyscraper cost an estimated $1.5 billion. The construction of this skyscraper took at least eight years, starting in November 2009 and ending in 2017. The height of the building is 599 m (1,965 ft); the building has 115 floors. The building was opened to the public in 2017 (28 March).
Lotte World Tower (Seoul, South Korea)
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Lotte World Tower is the sixth tallest building in the world and the tallest building in South Korea, located in Seoul, South Korea. The construction of this skyscraper cost an estimated $3.4 billion. The construction of this skyscraper took at least eight years, starting in 2010 (January 22) and ending in 2016 (December 22). The height of the building is 555 m (1,821 ft); the building has 123 floors and contains 235 hotel rooms. The building was opened to the public in 2017 (April 3).
One World Trade Center (New York, United States)
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One World Trade Center is the seventh tallest building in the world and the tallest building in the USA, located in New York, United States. The construction of this skyscraper cost an estimated $3.8 billion. The construction of this skyscraper took more than 8 years, starting in April 2006 and ending in November 2014. The height of the building is 541 m (1776 ft), including the spire, and 417 m (1,368 ft) without the spire; the building has 104 floors. The building was opened to the public in 2014 (November 3).
Tianjin CTF Finance Center (Tianjin, China)
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Tianjin CTF Finance Center is the eighth tallest building in the world and the third tallest building in China, located in Tianjin, China. The construction of this skyscraper cost an estimated $1.5 billion. Construction of this skyscraper took approximately six years, starting in 2013 and ending in 2019. The height of the building is 530 m (1739 ft); the building has 97 floors. The building opened to the public in September 2019.
Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre (Guangzhou, China)
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Guangzhou CTF (Chow Tai Fook) Finance Center is the ninth tallest building in the world and the fourth tallest building in China, located in Guangzhou, China. The construction of this skyscraper cost an estimated $1.5 billion. Construction of this skyscraper took approximately six years, starting in 2010 and ending in October 2016. The height of the building is 530 m (1739 ft); the building has 111 floors. The building was opened to the public in October 2016.
CITIC Tower (Beijing, China)
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CITIC Tower is the tenth tallest building in the world and the fifth tallest building in China, located in the capital city of Beijing, China. The construction of this skyscraper cost an estimated $1.5 billion. Construction of the skyscraper took approximately five years, and the construction of the building began in 2013 and was completed in 2018. The height of the building is 528 m (1732 ft); the building has 109 floors. The building opened to the public in 2018.
