List of tallest buildings in the world

The seventh-tallest building in Osaka City, the Umeda Sky Building offers a spectacular view of the city. It consist of 2 towers inter-connected by the 'Floating Garden Observatory' at the 39th floor. Here, visitors can enjoy the breathtaking sights and also feel the winds (which can get quite strong at 170 meters off the ground). read more »

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is the location of the headquarters of the government. Standing at 243 metres tall, The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is the second tallest building in Tokyo, after the Midtown Tower. The building's most significant feature is the twin towers surrounded by the other building. read more »

Situated at one of the most representative building in Australia, the Q1 Building, SkyPoint Observation Deck will definitely give the best panoramic view of the whole city to as far as your eyes could reach. Being the world's tallest residential towers, the Q1 Building is 322.5 metres high and SkyPoint Obervation Deck is located on the 77 and 78th level. read more »

With the fastest technology, tallest skyscrapers, and out-of-this-world inventions, is it really a surprise that Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower exists? This spectacular 50-story skyscraper isn't a shopping mall nor is it a big corporate company, but a educational facility! It is the second tallest educational building in the world and the 17th tallest building in Tokyo. It can accommodate up to 10,000 students of the three vocational schools located there. These schools are a fashion school, information & technology school, and a medical school. read more »

The Eureka Tower was the tallest residential building in the world when completed. At 92 storeys and almost 300 metres tall, Eureka Tower's Skydeck is the highest point of any other structure in the city of Melbourne and a great place to take in the planned city's cathedrals, parks and gardens. It is suggested to ascend the Tower before twilight, when the city can be observed in the changing light of day as the night's lights come on. read more »

Tokyo Midtown is an inter-city within the Roppongi district. Tokyo Midtown is a unique urban town with a distinguishing style of its own. It is made up six buildings set up amongst greenery. read more »

In a land of high-rise buildings and sky scrapers, it is impossible to miss this grand site. Standing tall as the second-tallest skyscraper in Taiwan is the Tuntex Sky Tower, also known as the Tuntex & Chien-Tai Tower. The 85-storey structure stands out from the rest with its unique architecture. read more »

Being the 30th tallest building with 85 storeys, be sure to check in to Baiyoke Sky Hotel and pay a visit to the 77th storey. With an admission fee of just 200 Baht, you can gain an access to the observatory point and get the bird's eye view to the entire scenery of Bangkok just right under your nose! Feel at the top of the world with a splendid hotel stay at Baiyoke Sky Hotel. The night scene can be viewed from the pub too! It is a stay not to be missed while you sip on your champagne, letting your emotions take flight with the capital city of Thailand. read more »

Aqua Luna is a floating bar housed on a beautifully refurbished traditional Hong Kong Junk. It was handbuilt over 18 months, done by a veteran shipbuilder using traditional Chinese boat-building methods. As Hong Kong's ultimate booze cruise, guests will be taken on a 45 minute voyage around Victoria Harbour, where they can soak up the gorgeous views from the harbour. read more »

First established in 2003 in the heart of Roppongi district, Roppongi Hills is one of the best examples of a 'city within a city'. The building complex of Roppongi Hills houses several offices, residents, retail outlets, restaurants, hotel, art museum and even an observation deck. The floors that are designated to offices have now been home to the several leading companies of the Information Technology and financial sectors. read more »

Standing at a dizzying height of close to 460 meters, the Petronas Twin Towers was constructed as a symbolic gesture to show Kuala Lumpur's growing importance in the world. It was the world's tallest building till 2004. The pair of 88-story towers are connected by a 58. read more »

The Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai is undoubtedly one of, if not the most luxurious hotels one can stay at. Having been visited by celebrities and royalties, this hotel boasts of its high standard of customer service and quality. The hotel provides visitors with their own private car for personal usage such as to go shopping or visit places of interest. read more »