# 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 metres (2,717 ft) 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-metre (1,394 ft) 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 metres (984 ft) 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 metres (330 ft) in height. As of 2025, Dubai is ranked fourth for cities with the most skyscrapers taller than 150 metres (490 ft), 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 metres (656 ft) 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.
| Rank | Name | Height m (ft) | Floors | Year | City | Notes |
| 1 | Burj Khalifa | 828 metres (2,717 ft) | 163 | 2010 | Dubai | This building was topped out on January 16, 2009, becoming the tallest building in the world. |
| 2 | Marina 101 | 425 metres (1,394 ft) | 101 | 2017 | Dubai | Officially opened in 2016 but was actually completed in late 2017. |
| 3 | Princess Tower | 413 metres (1,355 ft) | 101 | 2012 | Dubai | Formerly the tallest all-residential building in the world. |
| 4 | 23 Marina | 392.8 metres (1,289 ft) | 89 | 2012 | Dubai | |
| 5 | Burj Mohammed bin Rashid | 382 metres (1,253 ft) | 92 | 2014 | Abu Dhabi | Tallest building in Abu Dhabi, and a WTC headquarters. |
| 6 | Elite Residence | 380.5 metres (1,248 ft) | 87 | 2012 | Dubai | |
| 7 | Ciel Tower | 374 metres (1,227 ft) | 82 | 2024 | Dubai | |
| 8 | Address Boulevard | 370 metres (1,210 ft) | 73 | 2017 | Dubai | |
| 9 | Almas Tower | 360 metres (1,180 ft) | 68 | 2009 | Dubai | |
| 10 = | Gevora Hotel | 356 metres (1,168 ft) | 75 | 2017 | Dubai | the tallest hotel in the world. |
| 10 = | Il Primo | 356 metres (1,168 ft) | 79 | 2023 | Dubai | |
| 12 = | JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Tower 1 | 355 metres (1,165 ft) | 82 | 2012 | Dubai | 2nd tallest hotel in the world |
| 12 = | JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Tower 2 | 355 metres (1,165 ft) | 82 | 2013 | Dubai | |
| 12 = | Emirates Office Tower | 355 metres (1,165 ft) | 54 | 1999 | Dubai | Also known as Emirates Tower One |
| 15 | The Torch | 352 metres (1,155 ft) | 86 | 2011 | Dubai | |
| 16 | ADNOC Headquarters | 342 metres (1,122 ft) | 76 | 2014 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 17 | Uptown Tower | 340 metres (1,120 ft) | 78 | 2022 | Dubai | |
| 18 | SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences | 336 metres (1,102 ft) | 78 | 2021 | Dubai | |
| 19 | DAMAC Residenze | 335 metres (1,099 ft) | 88 | 2018 | Dubai | |
| 20 | AMA Tower | 333 metres (1,093 ft) | 65 | 2021 | Dubai | |
| 21 | Rose Rayhaan by Rotana | 333 metres (1,093 ft) | 72 | 2007 | Dubai | 3rd tallest hotel in the world. |
| 22 | The Address Fountain Views III | 331 metres (1,086 ft) | 77 | 2019 | Dubai | |
| 23 | Al Yaqoub Tower | 328 metres (1,076 ft) | 72 | 2011 | Dubai | |
| 24 | The Index | 326 metres (1,070 ft) | 80 | 2010 | Dubai | |
| 25 | The Landmark | 324 metres (1,063 ft) | 72 | 2013 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 26 | Burj Al Arab | 321 metres (1,053 ft) | 56 | 1999 | Dubai | Tallest building in the world used exclusively as a hotel at the time of its completion, also the only hotel in the world to receive a 7-Star rating |
| 27 | HHHR Tower | 318 metres (1,043 ft) | 72 | 2010 | Dubai | |
| 28 | Sky Tower | 312 metres (1,024 ft) | 74 | 2010 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 29 | Ocean Heights | 310 metres (1,020 ft) | 83 | 2010 | Dubai | |
| 30 | Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel | 309 metres (1,014 ft) | 56 | 2000 | Dubai | Also known as Emirates Tower Two |
| 31 = | Amna Tower | 307 metres (1,007 ft) | 75 | 2019 | Dubai | |
| 31 = | Noora Tower | 307 metres (1,007 ft) | 75 | 2020 | Dubai | |
| 33 | Cayan Tower | 306 metres (1,004 ft) | 76 | 2012 | Dubai | Under construction – building was topped out in 2012. |
| 34 | Etihad Tower 2 | 305 metres (1,001 ft) | 77 | 2011 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 35 | One Za'abeel Tower 1 | 305 metres (1,001 ft) | 67 | 2023 | Dubai | |
| 36 | The Address Beach Resort | 303 metres (994 ft) | 78 | 2020 | Dubai | |
| 37 | The Address Downtown Dubai | 302 metres (991 ft) | 63 | 2008 | Dubai | |
| 38 | Al Wasl Tower | 301 metres (988 ft) | 64 | 2024 | Dubai | |
| 39 | Emirates Crown | 296 metres (971 ft) | 63 | 2008 | Dubai | |
| 40 | Forte Towers 1 | 295 metres (968 ft) | 72 | 2023 | Dubai | |
| 41 = | Khalid Al Attar Tower 2 | 294 metres (965 ft) | 66 | 2011 | Dubai | |
| 41 = | Islamic Bank Office Tower | 294 metres (965 ft) | 49 | 2011 | Dubai | |
| 43 | Grande | 290 metres (950 ft) | 78 | 2023 | Dubai | |
| 44 = | Opera Grand | 288 metres (945 ft) | 71 | 2021 | Dubai | |
| 44 = | Sulafa Tower | 288 metres (945 ft) | 75 | 2010 | Dubai | |
| 46 | Millennium Tower | 285 metres (935 ft) | 60 | 2006 | Dubai | |
| 47 | D1 | 284 metres (932 ft) | 80 | 2015 | Dubai | Under construction – building was topped out in 2012. |
| 48 | The Address Fountain Views II | 283 metres (928 ft) | 70 | 2018 | Dubai | |
| 49 = | The Address Fountain Views I | 282 metres (925 ft) | 70 | 2018 | Dubai | |
| 49 = | ICD Brookfield Place | 282 metres (925 ft) | 54 | 2020 | Dubai | |
| 49 = | Al Hekma Tower | 282 metres (925 ft) | 62 | 2015 | Dubai | |
| 49 = | City of the Lights C1 Tower | 282 metres (925 ft) | 62 | 2015 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 53 | Five Jumeirah Village Dubai | 281 metres (922 ft) | 61 | 2019 | Dubai | |
| 54 = | Marina Pinnacle | 280 metres (920 ft) | 73 | 2011 | Dubai | |
| 54 = | Address Harbour Point Tower 1 | 280 metres (920 ft) | 67 | 2022 | Dubai | |
| 56 | Boulevard Point | 279 metres (915 ft) | 69 | 2020 | Dubai | |
| 57 | Trust Tower | 278 m (912 ft) | 60 | 2013 | Abu Dhabi | Offices of the Abu Dhabi World Trade Center Central Market Project. |
| 58 | Etihad Tower 1 | 277 metres (909 ft) | 70 | 2011 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 59 | Burj Vista Tower 1 | 272 metres (892 ft) | 65 | 2018 | Dubai | |
| 60 = | Radisson Royal Dubai | 269 metres (883 ft) | 60 | 2010 | Dubai | |
| 60 = | 21st Century Tower | 269 metres (883 ft) | 55 | 2003 | Dubai | |
| 62 = | Nation Towers - Tower A | 268 metres (879 ft) | 65 | 2011 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 62 = | DAMAC Paramount Hotel & Residences | 268 metres (879 ft) | 68 | 2018 | Dubai | |
| 62 = | DAMAC Maison-Paramount Tower 1 | 268 metres (879 ft) | 68 | 2018 | Dubai | |
| 62 = | DAMAC Maison-Paramount Tower 2 | 268 metres (879 ft) | 68 | 2018 | Dubai | |
| 62 = | DAMAC Maison-Paramount Tower 3 | 268 metres (879 ft) | 68 | 2018 | Dubai | |
| 67 = | Al Kazim Tower 1 | 265 metres (869 ft) | 53 | 2008 | Dubai | |
| 67 = | Al Kazim Tower 2 | 265 metres (869 ft) | 53 | 2008 | Dubai | |
| 69 | Address Sky View Tower 1 | 264 metres (866 ft) | 60 | 2019 | Dubai | |
| 70 | Ubora Tower 1 | 263 metres (863 ft) | 58 | 2010 | Dubai | |
| 71 | Marina Gate I | 262 metres (860 ft) | 66 | 2019 | Dubai | |
| 72 | Islamic Bank Residential Tower | 261 metres (856 ft) | 51 | 2011 | Dubai | |
| 73 = | Etihad Tower 3 | 260 metres (850 ft) | 62 | 2011 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 73 = | Vision Tower | 260 metres (850 ft) | 60 | 2008 | Dubai | |
| 73 = | The Address Residences Dubai Opera Tower 1 | 260 metres (850 ft) | 65 | 2022 | Dubai | |
| 76 | Downtown Views II Tower 1 | 259 metres (850 ft) | 67 | 2022 | Dubai | |
| 77 = | Paramount Tower Hotel & Residences | 258 metres (846 ft) | 65 | 2021 | Dubai | |
| 77 = | FIVE Luxe | 258 metres (846 ft) | 56 | 2023 | Dubai | |
| 79 = | Regent Emirates Pearl | 255 metres (837 ft) | 52 | 2016 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 79 = | Conrad Dubai | 255 metres (837 ft) | 51 | 2012 | Dubai | Under construction – building was topped out in 2012. |
| 81 | Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites | 254 metres (833 ft) | 59 | 2007 | Dubai | Also known as the Al Marsa Tower. |
| 82 | The Grand at Dubai Creek Harbour | 253 metres (830 ft) | 63 | 2022 | Dubai | |
| 83 = | Angsana Suites Tower | 250 metres (820 ft) | 49 | 2007 | Dubai | |
| 83 = | Chelsea Tower | 250 metres (820 ft) | 49 | 2005 | Dubai | |
| 85 | Al Tayer Tower | 249 metres (817 ft) | 59 | 2009 | Dubai | |
| 86 = | Sun Tower | 248 metres (814 ft) | 65 | 2010 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 86 = | Downtown Views I | 248 metres (814 ft) | 58 | 2021 | Dubai | |
| 88 | Rolex Tower | 247 metres (810 ft) | 63 | 2010 | Dubai | |
| 89 = | Aykon City Tower 1 | 246 metres (807 ft) | 63 | 2022 | Dubai | |
| 89 = | Aykon City Tower 2 | 246 metres (807 ft) | 63 | 2022 | Dubai | |
| 91 = | Al Fattan Tower | 245 metres (804 ft) | 51 | 2006 | Dubai | |
| 91 = | Oasis Beach Tower | 245 metres (804 ft) | 51 | 2006 | Dubai | |
| 93 | AAM Tower | 244 metres (801 ft) | 46 | 2008 | Dubai | Also known as the Arenco Tower |
| 94 | The Tower | 243 metres (797 ft) | 54 | 2002 | Dubai | |
| 95 | Downtown Views II Tower 2 | 242 metres (794 ft) | 62 | 2022 | Dubai | |
| 96 = | Sama Tower | 240 metres (790 ft) | 51 | 2009 | Dubai | |
| 96 = | The Palm Tower | 240 metres (790 ft) | 52 | 2021 | Dubai | |
| 98 | Aspin Commercial Tower | 239 metres (784 ft) | 56 | 2012 | Dubai | |
| 99 = | Vida Residences Downtown Dubai | 238 metres (781 ft) | 59 | 2018 | Dubai | |
| 99 = | The Gate Residential Tower 1 | 238 metres (781 ft) | 66 | 2013 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 99 = | The Gate Residential Tower 2 | 238 metres (781 ft) | 66 | 2013 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 99 = | The Gate Residential Tower 3 | 238 metres (781 ft) | 66 | 2013 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 103 | Address Harbour Point Tower 2 | 237 metres (778 ft) | 57 | 2022 | Dubai | |
| 104 = | Churchill Residence | 235 metres (771 ft) | 61 | 2010 | Dubai | |
| 104 = | The Buildings by Daman | 235 metres (771 ft) | 65 | 2012 | Dubai | Under construction – building was topped out in 2012 |
| 104 = | One Za'abeel Tower 2 | 235 metres (771 ft) | 57 | 2022 | Dubai | |
| 104 = | Address Sky View Tower 2 | 235 metres (771 ft) | 55 | 2019 | Dubai | |
| 108 = | Park Place | 234 metres (768 ft) | 56 | 2007 | Dubai | |
| 108 = | Etihad Tower 4 | 234 metres (768 ft) | 61 | 2011 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 110 | Nation Towers - Tower B | 233 metres (764 ft) | 52 | 2012 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 111 | Mag 218 Tower | 232 metres (761 ft) | 66 | 2010 | Dubai | |
| 111 = | Novotel Jumeirah Village Triangle | 231 metres (758 ft) | 56 | 2021 | Dubai | |
| 113 = | Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk | 230 metres (750 ft) | 50 | 2020 | Dubai | |
| 113 = | The Address Residences Dubai Opera Tower 2 | 230 metres (750 ft) | 55 | 2022 | Dubai | |
| 115 = | Vida Hotel and Residences - Dubai Marina Yacht Club | 229 metres (751 ft) | 57 | 2022 | Dubai | |
| 115 = | The S Tower | 229 metres (751 ft) | 62 | 2023 | Dubai | |
| 117 | Vida Residences Dubai Mall Tower 1 | 228 metres (748 ft) | 56 | 2023 | Dubai | |
| 118 | The Leaf | 227 metres (745 ft) | 60 | 2018 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 118 = | Al Tayer Tower | 225 metres (738 ft) | 59 | 2009 | Dubai | Also known as the Manazel Al Safa Tower |
| 118 = | Nestle Plaza | 225 metres (738 ft) | 58 | 2008 | Sharjah | Tallest buildings in Sharjah |
| 121 | Jumeirah Living Marina Gate | 224 metres (735 ft) | 56 | 2020 | Dubai | |
| 122 | Sharjah Gate Tower | 223 metres (732 ft) | 56 | 2008 | Sharjah | |
| 123 | Palm Tower 1 | 222 metres (728 ft) | 54 | 2009 | Sharjah | |
| 124 = | The Bay Gate | 221 metres (725 ft) | 53 | 2014 | Dubai | Under construction – building topped out in 2008 |
| 124 = | Angsana Hotel Tower | 221 metres (725 ft) | 49 | 2008 | Dubai | |
| 124 = | Angsana Suites Tower | 221 metres (725 ft) | 49 | 2007 | Dubai | |
| 127 = | Trident Grand Residence | 220 metres (720 ft) | 45 | 2009 | Dubai | |
| 127 = | Burj Royale | 220 metres (720 ft) | 58 | 2022 | Dubai | |
| 127 = | Al Bateen Tower | 220 metres (720 ft) | 55 | 2013 | Dubai | Under construction – building topped out in 2013. |
| 130 | 1/JBR | 219 metres (719 ft) | 53 | 2019 | Dubai | |
| 131 | Jumeirah Bay 2 | 218 metres (715 ft) | 47 | 2009 | Dubai | |
| 132 = | Sama Tower | 217 metres (712 ft) | 50 | 2013 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 132 = | Etihad Towers 5 | 217 metres (712 ft) | 57 | 2011 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 134 = | Jumeirah Beach Residence Sadaf 4 | 216 metres (709 ft) | 54 | 2007 | Dubai | |
| 134 = | Amwaj Rotana Resort | 216 metres (709 ft) | 25 | 2007 | Dubai | |
| 134 = | Jumeirah Beach Residence Sadaf 4 | 216 metres (709 ft) | 54 | 2007 | Dubai | |
| 137 = | Downtown Views II Tower 3 | 215 metres (705 ft) | 55 | 2022 | Dubai | |
| 137 = | Al Seef Tower | 215 metres (705 ft) | 46 | 2005 | Dubai | |
| 139 = | Sarh Al Emarat Tower | 214 metres (702 ft) | 55 | 2013 | Sharjah | |
| 139 = | Act One | 214 metres (702 ft) | 53 | 2022 | Dubai | |
| 141 = | Meera Tower | 213 metres (699 ft) | 53 | 2019 | Dubai | |
| 141 = | Corniche Tower | 213 metres (699 ft) | 54 | 2010 | Ajman | Tallest buildings in Ajman |
| 143 = | Al Rostamani Maze Tower | 210 metres (690 ft) | 56 | 2011 | Dubai | |
| 143 = | Grosvenor House The Residence | 210 metres (690 ft) | 48 | 2010 | Dubai | |
| 143 = | Grosvenor House West Marina Beach | 210 metres (690 ft) | 48 | 2005 | Dubai | |
| 143 = | Al Rostamani Maze Tower | 210 metres (690 ft) | 56 | 2010 | Dubai | |
| 143 = | Latifa Tower | 210 metres (690 ft) | 56 | 2010 | Dubai | |
| 143 = | Le Rêve | 210 metres (690 ft) | 50 | 2006 | Dubai | |
| 143 = | Al Batha Tower | 210 metres (690 ft) | 48 | 2019 | Dubai | |
| 143 = | Capital Plaza Residences Tower | 210 metres (690 ft) | 51 | 2011 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 151 | The One Tower | 209 metres (686 ft) | 51 | 2015 | Dubai | |
| 152 = | Marina Heights Tower | 208 metres (682 ft) | 55 | 2006 | Dubai | |
| 152 = | Executive Tower M | 208 metres (682 ft) | 52 | 2009 | Dubai | |
| 152 = | Jumeirah Beach Residence Bahar 1 | 208 metres (682 ft) | 52 | 2007 | Dubai | |
| 152 = | Stella Marris | 208 metres (682 ft) | 54 | 2022 | Dubai | |
| 152 = | Al Waha Residences | 208 metres (682 ft) | 53 | 2010 | Sharjah | |
| 152 = | Harbour Views Tower 1 | 208 metres (682 ft) | 51 | 2020 | Dubai | |
| 152 = | Harbour Views Tower 2 | 208 metres (682 ft) | 51 | 2020 | Dubai | |
| 159 = | The 118 | 207 metres (679 ft) | 46 | 2016 | Dubai | |
| 159 = | Majesty Tower | 207 metres (679 ft) | 52 | 2009 | Sharjah | |
| 159 = | Marina Crown | 207 metres (679 ft) | 52 | 2006 | Dubai | |
| 159 = | Tamani Hotel Marina | 207 metres (679 ft) | 54 | 2006 | Dubai | |
| 163 | Marina Gate II | 206 metres (676 ft) | 52 | 2018 | Dubai | |
| 163 = | Horizon Tower A | 205 metres (673 ft) | 48 | 2017 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 163 = | RP Heights | 205 metres (673 ft) | 50 | 2020 | Dubai | |
| 166 | Nassima Tower | 204 metres (669 ft) | 49 | 2010 | Dubai | |
| 167 | 48 Burj Gate | 203 metres (666 ft) | 51 | 2014 | Dubai | |
| 168 | Dubai Mixed-Use Towers | 202 metres (663 ft) | 61 | 2013 | Dubai | Under construction – building topped out in 2012. |
| 169 | The Citadel | 201 metres (659 ft) | 48 | 2008 | Dubai | |
| 170 = | BLVD Heights Tower 1 | 200 metres (660 ft) | 53 | 2020 | Dubai | |
| 170 = | Capital Plaza Office Towers | 200 metres (660 ft) | 40 | 2011 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 170 = | MBK Tower | 200 metres (660 ft) | 59 | 2010 | Dubai | |
| 170 = | Shangri-La Hotel | 200 metres (660 ft) | 43 | 2003 | Dubai | |
| 170 = | Al Bateen Residences | 200 metres (660 ft) | 50 | 2013 | Dubai | |
| 170 = | Al Noor Tower | 200 metres (660 ft) | 43 | 2003 | Sharjah | |

## Tallest under construction, on-hold, approved and proposed
### 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 metres (656 ft). Buildings under construction that have already been topped out are also included.
| Rank | Name | Height Metres / Feet | Floors | Year | City | Notes |
| 1 | Burj Azizi | 725 metres (2,379 ft) | 132 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 2 | Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences | 557 metres (1,827 ft) | 105 | 2026 | Dubai | |
| 3 | Tiger Sky Tower | 532 metres (1,745 ft) | 116 | 2028 | Dubai | |
| 4 | Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina | 517 metres (1,696 ft) | 122 | 2028 | Dubai | Would become tallest all-residential building in the world if completed. |
| 5 | SRG Tower | 473 metres (1,552 ft) | 111 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 6 | Aeternitas Tower | 450 metres (1,480 ft) | 106 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 7 | Bayz 101 Tower | 443 metres (1,453 ft) | 108 | 2028 | Dubai | |
| 8 | One by Binghatti | 375 metres (1,230 ft) | 68 | 2028 | Dubai | |
| 9 | City Tower 1 | 363 metres (1,191 ft) | 96 | 2026 | Dubai | |
| 10 | Al Habtoor Tower | 350 metres (1,150 ft) | 81 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 11 = | Safa Two de Grisogono | 345 metres (1,132 ft) | 85 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 11 = | Rixos Financial Center Road Residences | 345 metres (1,132 ft) | 87 | 2028 | Dubai | |
| 13 | Mercedes Benz Places Binghatti | 341 metres (1,119 ft) | 71 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 14 | Regalia | 331 metres (1,086 ft) | 70 | 2025 | Dubai | |
| 15 | St. Regis The Residences | 328 metres (1,076 ft) | 68 | 2026 | Dubai | |
| 16 | 25h Heimat | 326 metres (1,070 ft) | 74 | 2028 | Dubai | |
| 17 | Mr C Residences Downtown | 323 metres (1,060 ft) | 72 | 2026 | Dubai | |
| 18 | Cavalli Tower | 306 metres (1,004 ft) | 71 | 2026 | Dubai | |
| 19 = | Wynn Al Marjan Island | 305 metres (1,001 ft) | 75 | 2027 | Ras Al Khaimah | |
| 19 = | Como Residences | 305 metres (1,001 ft) | 73 | 2027 | Dubai | Tallest buildings of Palm Jumeirah |
| 21 = | Dubai Pearl Tower | 300 metres (980 ft) | 73 | 2026 | Dubai | |
| 21 = | Tameer Commercial Tower | 300 metres (980 ft) | 74 | 2014 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 23 | Safa One de Grisogono Tower 1 | 291 metres (955 ft) | 62 | 2026 | Dubai | |
| 24 | Iconic Tower by Mered | 286 metres (938 ft) | 68 | 2028 | Dubai | |
| 25 | Palm Beach Towers Residences 1 | 285 metres (935 ft) | 61 | 2025 | Dubai | |
| 26 | Central Market Commercial Tower | 280 metres (920 ft) | 65 | 2015 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 27 | Sobha Seahaven Tower 1 | 275 metres (902 ft) | 68 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 28 | Volta by Damac | 273 metres (896 ft) | 64 | 2028 | Dubai | |
| 29 | Safa One de Grisogono Tower 2 | 267 metres (876 ft) | 45 | 2026 | Dubai | |
| 30 = | St. Regis Dubai Opera The Residence Tower 1 | 262 metres (860 ft) | 67 | 2026 | Dubai | |
| 30 = | Fashionz by Danube | 262 metres (860 ft) | 62 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 32 | Central Market Hotel Tower | 254 metres (833 ft) | 58 | 2015 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 33 = | Ahmed Khoory Tower | 250 metres (820 ft) | 60 | 2013 | Dubai | |
| 33 = | The Society House | 250 metres (820 ft) | 55 | ? | Dubai | |
| 33 = | Sobha Seahaven Tower 2 | 245 metres (804 ft) | 59 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 36 | The Gate Residential Tower 4 | 238 metres (781 ft) | 66 | 2028 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 37 | Baccarat Hotel & Residences Dubai Tower 1 | 237 metres (778 ft) | 44 | 2026 | Dubai | |
| 38 | Burj-Al-Salam | 235 metres (771 ft) | 58 | 2013 | Dubai | |
| 39 = | Verde by Sobha | 230 metres (750 ft) | 59 | 2026 | Dubai | |
| 39 = | W Residences Dubai - Downtown | 230 metres (750 ft) | 54 | 2026 | Dubai | |
| 41 = | Tameer Tower C | 227 metres (745 ft) | 62 | 2014 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 41 = | SO/ Hotel Business Bay | 227 metres (745 ft) | 54 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 43 | Fairmont Dubai Skyline Hotel | 226 metres (741 ft) | 56 | 2024 | Dubai | |
| 44 = | The Bay Gate | 221 metres (725 ft) | 53 | 2013 | Dubai | Under Construction - building was topped out in 2008. |
| 45 | DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli | 220 metres (720 ft) | 60 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 46 | Palm Beach Towers Residences 2 | 211 metres (692 ft) | 54 | 2025 | Dubai | |
| 47 | Palm Beach Towers Residences 3 | 205 metres (673 ft) | 48 | 2025 | Dubai | |
| 48 = | Bugatti Residences | 200 metres (660 ft) | 48 | 2026 | Dubai | |
| 48 = | Mar Casa | 200 metres (660 ft) | 52 | 2026 | Dubai | |
| 48 = | DAMAC Bay 1 by Cavalli Tower 1 | 200 metres (660 ft) | 57 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 48 = | DAMAC Bay 1 by Cavalli Tower 2 | 200 metres (660 ft) | 57 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 48 = | DAMAC Bay 1 by Cavalli Tower 3 | 200 metres (660 ft) | 57 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 48 = | Elitz by Danube Tower 1 | 200 metres (660 ft) | 47 | 2026 | Dubai | |

### On-hold

This table lists buildings that were at one time under construction in Dubai and were expected to rise at least 180 metres (591 ft) in height, but are now on-hold. While not officially cancelled, construction has been suspended on each development.
| Rank | Name | Height m (ft) | Floors | Year (est.) | City | Notes |
| 1 | Nakheel Tower | 1,136 metres (3,727 ft) | 226 | – | Dubai | The tower was projects cancelled in December 2009 |
| 2 | Dubai Towers Dubai Tower 1 | 552 metres (1,811 ft) | 97 | — | Dubai | The tower was cancelled project in 2012 |
| 3 | Burj Al Alam | 510 metres (1,670 ft) | 108 | – | Dubai | The tower was project cancelled in January 2015. |
| 4 | Dubai Towers Dubai Tower 2 | 464 metres (1,522 ft) | 78 | – | Dubai | the tower was cancelled project in 2012 |
| 5 | Lam Tara Tower 1 | 454 metres (1,490 ft) | 88 | – | Dubai | The tower project was officially cancelled in 2012. |
| 6 | Dubai Towers Dubai Tower 3 | 416 metres (1,365 ft) | 74 | – | Dubai | The tower was cancelled project in 2012 |
| 7 | Lighthouse Tower | 402 metres (1,319 ft) | 64 | – | Dubai | The tower was project cancelled on 2013 |
| 8 | La Maison by HDS | 386 metres (1,266 ft) | 105 | ? | Dubai | |
| 9 | Lam Tara Tower 2 | 384 metres (1,260 ft) | 77 | – | Dubai | The tower project was officially cancelled in 2012. |
| 10 | Arabtec Tower | 369 metres (1,211 ft) | 77 | 2018 | Dubai | |
| 11 | Dubai Towers Dubai Tower 4 | 368 metres (1,207 ft) | 63 | – | Dubai | the tower was cancelled project in 2012 |
| 12 | Flame Towers | 350 metres (1,150 ft) | 67 | ? | Dubai | |
| 13 | The Skyscraper | 330 metres (1,080 ft) | 66 | ? | Dubai | |
| 14 | Kempinski Residences Business Bay | 276 metres (906 ft) | 63 | ? | Dubai | |
| 15 = | The Palm Trump International Hotel & Tower | 270 metres (890 ft) | 62 | 2030 | Dubai | |
| 15 = | Rosemont Hotel | 270 metres (890 ft) | 55 | ? | Dubai | |
| 17 | Rosemont Residences | 268 metres (879 ft) | 53 | ? | Dubai | |
| 18 | Anantara Hotel | 234 metres (768 ft) | 45 | 2008 | Dubai | |
| 19 | Empire Tower | 230 metres (750 ft) | 58 | ? | Abu Dhabi | |
| 20 | Tameer Tower A | 227 metres (745 ft) | 62 | 2010 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 21 = | Jumeirah Lake Apartments | 219 metres (719 ft) | 40 | ? | Dubai | |
| 21 = | Jumeirah Lake Offices | 219 metres (719 ft) | 40 | ? | Dubai | |
| 23 | Al Boraq Tower | 210 metres (690 ft) | 45 | 2009 | Dubai | |

### Approved

This table lists buildings that are approved for construction in the United Arab Emirates and are expected to rise at least 180 metres (591 ft) in height.
| Rank | Name | Height* m (ft) | Floors | Year* (est.) | City | Notes |
| 1 | Uptown Dubai Tower 1 | 711 metres (2,333 ft) | 146 | ? | Dubai | |
| 2 | Burj Jumeirah | 550 metres (1,800 ft) | 112 | 2023 | Dubai | |
| 3 | Alpha Towers | 545 metres (1,788 ft) | 110 | — | Dubai | |
| 4 | Sharjah H1 Tower | 530 metres (1,740 ft) | 114 | ? | Sharjah | |
| 5 | Corinthia Dubai | 510 metres (1,670 ft) | 102 | 2030 | Dubai | |
| 6 | New Dubai Skyline Tower | 490 metres (1,610 ft) | 124 | — | Dubai | |
| 7 | The Jumeirah Business Bay | 485 metres (1,591 ft) | 100 | — | Dubai | |
| 8 | Avior Towers 1 | 460 metres (1,510 ft) | 104 | – | Dubai | |
| 9 | Hirmas Tower | 440 metres (1,440 ft) | 107 | — | Dubai | |
| 10 | Keturah Downtown | 430 metres (1,410 ft) | 113 | – | Dubai | |
| 11 | Aldar Tower | 400 metres (1,300 ft) | 90 | 2028 | Dubai | |
| 12 | Avior Towers 2 | 395 metres (1,296 ft) | 88 | – | Dubai | |
| 13 | SZR Tower | 385 metres (1,263 ft) | 103 | — | Dubai | |
| 14 | Muraba Veil | 380 metres (1,250 ft) | 74 | 2028 | Dubai | |
| 15 | Bayz 102 Tower | 362 metres (1,188 ft) | 103 | 2028 | Dubai | |
| 16 | Sama Gardens | 360 metres (1,180 ft) | 70 | 2021 | Dubai | |
| 17 | Dubawi Tower | 332 metres (1,089 ft) | 80 | — | Dubai | |
| 18 | RP One Tower | 315 metres (1,033 ft) | 85 | — | Dubai | |
| 19 = | Dubai Investments Tower | 300 metres (980 ft) | 70 | — | Dubai | |
| 19 = | Alia DIFC Tower 1 | 300 metres (980 ft) | 60 | — | Dubai | |
| 19 = | Vertex Tower | 300 metres (980 ft) | 85 | — | Dubai | |
| 22 | Sobha Signature | 292 metres (958 ft) | 61 | — | Dubai | |
| 23 | The Grand Boulevard Tower | 291 metres (955 ft) | 69 | — | Dubai | |
| 24 | Mada'in Heights | 290 metres (950 ft) | 78 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 25 = | The Gate North Tower | 285 metres (935 ft) | 65 | — | Dubai | |
| 25 = | The Gate South Tower | 285 metres (935 ft) | 65 | — | Dubai | |
| 27 | The Sapphire by DAMAC | 283.7 metres (931 ft) | 56 | 2028 | Dubai | |
| 28 | Fairmont Residences Solara Tower | 277 metres (909 ft) | 55 | – | Dubai | |
| 29 | Habtoor Grand Residence | 253 metres (830 ft) | 60 | — | Dubai | |
| 30 | Burjside Terrace | 248 metres (814 ft) | 62 | — | Dubai | |
| 31 | Kempinski Marina Residences | 240 metres (790 ft) | 59 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 32 | Address Residences Zaabeel Tower 1 | 233 metres (764 ft) | 63 | 2029 | Dubai | |
| 33 | Elitz 2 by Danube Tower 1 | 230 metres (750 ft) | 52 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 34 | Elitz 2 by Danube Tower 2 | 225 metres (738 ft) | 49 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 35 | Etihad Tower 5 | 217 metres (712 ft) | 56 | 2011 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 36 | Elitz 3 by Danube Tower 1 | 215 metres (705 ft) | 51 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 37 | Address Residences Zaabeel Tower 2 | 214 metres (702 ft) | 59 | 2029 | Dubai | |
| 38 | Al Boraq Tower | 210 metres (690 ft) | 45 | — | Dubai | |
| 39 = | Elitz 3 by Danube Tower 2 | 205 metres (673 ft) | 47 | 2027 | Dubai | |
| 39 = | Address Residences Zaabeel Tower 3 | 205 metres (673 ft) | 57 | 2029 | Dubai | |
| 41 = | IRIS Mist | 200 metres (660 ft) | 54 | — | Dubai | |
| 41 = | The Sheffield Tower | 200 metres (660 ft) | 46 | — | Dubai | |
| 41 = | Sobha One | 200 metres (660 ft) | 47 | ? | Dubai | |
| 41 = | Hial Tower | 200 metres (660 ft) | 44 | 2031 | Sharjah | |
| 41 = | Address Residences Zaabeel Tower 4 | 200 metres (660 ft) | 55 | 2029 | Dubai | |
| 41 = | Fortune Araames | 200 metres (660 ft) | 45 | — | Dubai | Considered to be a stale proposal |
| 47 | El Matador Tower | 185 metres (607 ft) | 43 | — | Dubai | Considered to be a stale proposal |
| 48 = | Mag 220 Tower | 180 metres (590 ft) | 45 | — | Dubai | Considered to be a stale proposal |
| 48 = | Arabian Crowne | 180 metres (590 ft) | 45 | — | Dubai | Considered to be a stale proposal |
*Table entries with dashes (—) indicate that information regarding building dates of completion has not yet been released.

### Proposed

This table lists buildings that are proposed for construction in the United Arab Emirates and are expected to rise at least 180 metres (591 ft) in height.
| Rank | Name | Height* ft (m) | Floors | Year* (est.) | City | Notes |
| 1 | Dubai City Tower | 2,400 metres (7,900 ft) | 400 | 2025 | Dubai | Also Known as Dubai Vertical City |
| 2 | Ziggurat Pyramid | 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) | 300+ | 2031 | Dubai | |
| 3 | One Dubai Tower A | 1,010 metres (3,310 ft) | 201 | — | Dubai | |
| 4 | The Spire at Ras Al-Khaimah | 875 metres (2,871 ft) | 140 | — | Ras Al Khaimah | |
| 5 | One Dubai Tower B | 874 metres (2,867 ft) | 176 | — | Dubai | |
| 6 | Anara Tower | 687 metres (2,254 ft) | 135 | — | Dubai | |
| 7 | One Dubai Tower C | 685 metres (2,247 ft) | 154 | — | Dubai | |
| 8 | One Park Avenue | 595 metres (1,952 ft) | 125 | — | Dubai | |
| 9 | Meraas Tower | 549 metres (1,801 ft) | 112 | — | Dubai | |
| 10 | The Golden Dome Dubai | 500 metres (1,600 ft) | 120 | — | Dubai | |
| 11 | Burj Al Fattan | 463 metres (1,519 ft) | 96 | — | Dubai | |
| 12 | Dynamic Tower | 420 metres (1,380 ft) | 80 | 2018 | Dubai | |
| 13 | Al Sharq Tower | 365 metres (1,198 ft) | 102 | — | Dubai | |
| 14 | Signature Towers Office | 357 metres (1,171 ft) | 75 | 2030 | Dubai | Considered to be a stale proposal |
| 15 | The Circle | 330 metres (1,080 ft) | 66 | — | Dubai | Considered to be a stale proposal |
| 16 | Il Primo Tower 2 | 300 metres (980 ft) | 71 | 2020 | Dubai | |
| 17 | Sheikh Hasher Tower | 291 metres (955 ft) | 62 | — | Dubai | Considered to be a stale proposal |
| 18 | Signature Towers Hotel | 286 metres (938 ft) | 65 | 2030 | Dubai | Considered to be a stale proposal |
| 19 | G-Tower | 280 metres (920 ft) | 45 | 2012 | Dubai | |
| 20 | Mada'in Hotel | 270 metres (890 ft) | 65 | — | Dubai | |
| 21 | Signature Towers Residential | 232 metres (761 ft) | 55 | 2030 | Dubai | Considered to be a stale proposal |
| 22 | Empire Island Tower | 230 / 755 | | 2012 | Abu Dhabi | |
| 23 | Saba Tower 4 | 222 metres (728 ft) | 47 | — | Dubai | |
| 24 = | Cobra Hotel | 200 metres (660 ft) | 55 | 2012 | Ras Al Khaimah | |
| 24 = | Abu Dhabi Clock Tower | 200 / 656 | | 2009 | Dubai | |
*Table entries with dashes (—) indicate that information regarding building heights and/or dates of completion has not yet been released.

## Timeline of tallest buildings

This is a timeline of the buildings in UAE.
| Rank | Name | Years as Tallest | Height* ft (m) | Floors | City |
| 1 | Al Fahidi Fort | 1799–1973 | 23 metres (75 ft) | 1 | Dubai |
| 2 | Sheikh Rashid Building | 1973–1978 | 02.0 | 15 | Dubai |
| 3 | Sheraton Dubai Creek | 1978–1979 | 60 metres (200 ft) | 12 | Dubai |
| 4 | Dubai World Trade Centre | 1979–1994 | 149 metres (489 ft) | 39 | Dubai |
| 5 | Baynunah Hilton Tower Hotel | 1994–1999 | 165 metres (541 ft) | 42 | Abu Dhabi |
| 6 | Burj Al Arab | 1999–2000 | 321 metres (1,053 ft) | 60 | Dubai |
| 7 | Emirates Office Tower | 2000–2009 | 355 metres (1,165 ft) | 54 | Dubai |
| 8 | Almas Tower | 2009–2010 | 360 metres (1,180 ft) | 74 | Dubai |
| 9 | Burj Khalifa | 2010–now | 828 metres (2,717 ft) | 162 | Dubai |