5 tallest buildings in the world ~ Welcome

1. Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa is located in Dubai, UAE. Its construction was started in the year 2004, September and was completed in the year 2009 October. But this building was officially opened in the year 2010. It is known as the world’s tallest man-made buildings. Its height is 828 meters or 2717 feet tall. It has 163 floors above the ground level and 1 floor below the ground level. The developer of this building or the owner of this building is Emaar. It will remain on the top in the list of tallest buildings by 2016. It is for shopping, residential and also for commercial usage. Every year New Year in Dubai is celebrated at Burj Khalifa building and they display the world’s highest New Year fireworks from this building.

2. India Tower

India Tower is located in Mumbai, India. Its construction was started in 2010 and was again put on hold in the year 2011. It is a super tall building of India and its height is 718 meters or 2362 feet tall. It has 126 floors. It is definitely going to make it place in the world’s tallest buildings by 2016.

3. Shanghai Tower

Shanghai Tower is located in Shanghai, China. Its construction was started in November 2008 and it is expected to be completed by 2015. Its total height is 632 meters or 2073 feet tall. It has 128 floors above the ground level and 5 floors below the ground level. It is for hotel or office purpose.

4. Makkah Royal Clock Tower

Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel is located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Its construction was started in 2004 and it was completed in the year 2010. Its height is 601 meters or 1972 feet tall. It has 12 floors above the ground level and 3 floors below the ground level. The owners of the building are Saudi Bin laden groups. It will be one among the tallest building by 2016.

5. Ping an International Finance Tower Center

Ping, an International Finance Tower Center 1 is located in Shenzhen, China. Its construction was started in 2010 and expected to be completed by 2016 and will be rated one among the tallest buildings by 2016. Its height is 660 meters or 2165 feet tall. It has 115 floors above the ground level and 5 floors below the ground level.

Source : AllTop10