5 Tallest buiding in the World

World's Highest Buildings 

Here is the list of top five tallest building in the world:

1: Burj Khalifa, Dubai. Height: 828 m (2,717 ft), built in 2010

Burj Khalifa, Dubai

The Dubai skyscraper, completed on October 1, 2009, is currently the highest tower in the world. The building is part of Downtown Dubai development project, near Dubai’s main business district. Office space and the Armani Residences occupy the building. There are approximately 900 apartments in the centerpiece of the mixed-use development. The building symbolizes the government’s objective to add service and tourism to the primary industry, oil.
2: Willis Tower, Chicago. Height: 527 m (1,453 ft), built in 1974

The Willis Tower, oft referred to its former name Sears Tower, was the tallest building for nearly 25 years after its completion. Sears’ naming rights expired in 2003 and in 2009 insurance broker; Willis Group Holdings leased a portion of the building and secured naming rights. The Willis Tower observation deck, the Skydeck, is on the 103^rd floor. One of Chicago’s most popular tourist attractions offers views over the Illinois plains and across Lake Michigan. New all-glass balconies were added in 2009. Visitors can look out as well as down. The street is 412m (1,353 ft) below.
3: Taipei 101, Taipei. Height: 508 m (1,667 ft), built in 2004

Taipei 101

The icon of modern Taiwan appears frequently in travel literature and international media. With 101 floors above ground and 5 below, the postmodernist style incorporates traditional design and modern ideals. Created as a symbol of technological evolution and Asian tradition, the tower was built to withstand typhoons and earthquakes. High performance steel lends both strength and flexibility. A pendulum sways to offset strong wind gusts. Taipei is home to a multi-level shopping mall. Upgrades to make the balding the “world’s tallest green building” are well underway. 

4: Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai. Height: 492 m (1,614 ft), built in 2008

Shanghai World Financial Center

The building designed by Kohn Pederson Fox is a mixed used development. Housing offices, hotels, conference rooms, observation decks, and shopping malls; SWFC is the tallest structure in the People’s Republic of China. The aperture at the peak reduces the stresses of wind pressure. The trapezoidal hole reminds one of a bottle opener. In the observation deck gift shop you’ll find building replicas that function as such. 

5: International Commerce Centre ,Kowloon. Height: 484 m (1,588 ft), built in 2010

International Commerce Centre

The ICC Tower is 118 floors and the tallest building in Hong Kong. Inside you’ll find a Ritz-Carlton, observatories, the world’s highest swimming pool, and a number of five-star restaurants. Much of the building is office space. Some of which belongs to Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, and Credit Suisse