5 tallest buildings in the world

Developed countries are competing to build the tallest skyscraper in the world. Their success in building these magnificent buildings become a symbol of success and their prestige in the eyes of the world. These buildings are also included in the list of the five tallest buildings in the world. Curious? Here are the five tallest skyscraper in the world. Let's look together! 

1. Burj Khalifa: Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Burj Khalifa also known as Burj Dubai, is a skyscraper in the world with the highest altitude reached 829.8 meters. Construction of the building began on September 21, 2004 and completed on October 1, 2009. The building was then officially opened to the public on January 4, 2010.

2. Abraj Al Bait: Mecca, Saudi Arabia 

Abraj Al Bait Tower or also known as the Mecca Royal Hotel Clock Tower, is a building complex in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The tower is to be part of the King Abdulaziz Endowment Project, which seeks to modernize the city in an effort to serve the pilgrims who came to Mecca. The skyscraper is also crowned as the highest clock tower in the world.

3. One World Trade Center: New York, United States 

One World Trade Center is also known as 1 World Trade Center or WTC 1. This magnificent building formerly known as the Freedom Tower or the Freedom Tower. This is the main building of the complex of the new World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, New York City. On May 10, 2013, the last component of the skyscraper's spire finally installed and making One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the west.

4. Taipei 101: Taipei, Taiwan 

Taipei 101 formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center. Skyscraper located in Xinyi District is becoming the most famous landmarks in Taipei, Taiwan. This building was the tallest building in the world in 2004 until the opening of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai in 2010.

5. Shanghai World Financial Center: Shanghai, China 

Shanghai World Financial Center is located in the Pudong district of Shanghai, China. It was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by Mori Building Company along with Leslie E. Robertson Associates. The skyscraper is equipped with rooms used for offices, hotels, conference rooms, observation decks, and shopping malls. Park Hyatt Shanghai became part of the hotel which was on top of the tower, which consists of 174 rooms and suites. 

Here the buildings are in the list of the five highest skyscraper in the world. Interested to visit them?