List of tallest buildings in the United Arab Emirates

This list of tallest buildings in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranks skyscrapers based on official height. The tallest building in the UAE is Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which rises 828 m and contains 163 floors. The tower has stood as both the tallest building in the world and the tallest man-made structure of any kind in the world since its completion in January 2010.

The second tallest building in the UAE is the 425 m Marina 101 in Dubai, which also stands as the world's fourth-tallest residential building after 432 Park Avenue, 111 West 57th Street and Central Park Tower, all of which are in New York City. The tallest buildings in the UAE are mostly located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

However, Dubai has more highrises than Abu Dhabi. As of 2023, Dubai has 28 completed and topped-out buildings that rise at least 300 m in height, which is more than any other city in the world, and 97 completed and topped-out the ten tallest completed building, Dubai has the tallest skyline in the Middle East and the world.

In 2015, the skylines of Dubai was ranked sixth in the world with 248 building rising at least 100 m in height. As of 2024, Dubai is ranked fourth for cities with the most skyscrapers taller than 150 m, with 251 buildings. Ain dubai was completed in late 2021 and it is over 250 meters.

Tallest buildings
This list ranks completed and topped out skyscrapers in the United Arab Emirates that stand at least 200 m 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 in which a building was completed.







Under construction
This lists buildings that are currently under construction in the United Arab Emirates and are expected to rise to a height of at least 200 m. Buildings under construction that have already been topped out are also included.

On-hold
This table lists buildings that were at one time under construction in Dubai and were expected to rise at least 180 m in height, but are now on-hold. While not officially cancelled, construction has been suspended on each development.

Approved
This table lists buildings that are approved for construction in the United Arab Emirates and are expected to rise at least 180 m in height.

Proposed
This table lists buildings that are proposed for construction in the United Arab Emirates and are expected to rise at least 180 m in height.

Timeline of tallest buildings


This is a timeline of the buildings in UAE.