YOGYAKARTA Skybanging buildings are a term used to call buildings very high, generally more than 50 floors. The presence of skyscrapers is arguably one of the parameters of economic development in a country. So, where is the location of the tallest skyscraper in the world?

7 The World's Highest Skybang Building

Summarized from various sources, Sunday, May 19, 2024, the following are 7 of the world's highest skyscrapers.

1. Burj Khalifa - Dubai, UAE

Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The building has been named the world's tallest skyscraper by Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, an international organization engaged in the building industry sector.

The height of this building reaches 828 meters and has 163 floors. Construction started in 2004 and only started operating in 2010.

Burj Khalifa is a multipurpose building. The lower floor is occupied by a boutique hotel, then above it is a condonium apartment. The 124 transaction is used as the first obervacy deck. While the top 37 floors are designated for elite office spaces.

2. Merdeka 119 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The building that occupies the second position is the list of the tallest skyscrapers in the world is Merdeka 118. This building is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The 679 meter high building with 118 floors has just been completed in 2023.

According to The Tower Info page, the Merdeka 118 building is used as an office section in almost 80 floors, hotels, restaurants, to observation decks. At the basement level, the parking area can accommodate 5 thousand cars.

3. Shanghai Tower Shanghaai, China

Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, Chinaa occupies the third position as the tallest skyscraper in the world.

The height of this building reaches 632 meters with 128 floors. The construction began in 2008 and was completed in 2015.

According to the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) website, Shanghai Tower has the highest observation deck and the fastest lift in the world to go at 73.8 kilometers per hour.

Not only that, the highest swimming pool in the world is also in this building. The swimming pool is located at laantai 84 with a height of 393 meters above the ground.

4. Makkah Royal Clock Tower Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia also has the highest skyscraper. The building is Makkah Royal Clock Tower.

This building is synonymous with its giant clock. The Makkah Royal Clok Tower building stands right next to the holiest site for Muslims, namely the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque.

The height of this building reaches 601 meters with 120 floors. The construction began in 2004 and was completed in 2012. About 76 floors in this building are used as hotels.

5. Ping An Finance Center Shenzhen, China

Back in China, the world's 5th tallest skyscraper was held by Ping An Finance Center in Shenzhen.

This building is towering as high as 599 meters and has 115 floors. It took 6 years to complete the construction, from 2010 to 2016.

The Ping An Finance Center building is used as an office, hotel, and observation. Most of the office floors are for Ping An Insurance companies. Some of them are rented by Hyat hotels for hotel areas.

6. Lotte World Tower Seoul, South Korea

Turning to South Korea, the credit of the world's tallest skyscraper is next held by Lotte World Tower.

The building, located in the city of Seoul, has a height of 555 meters and consists of 123 floors. The construction began in 2011 and was completed in 2017.

Menukil laman Otis, bangunan ini dibekali lift level ganda yang mampu melaju dengan kecepatan 10 meter per detik. Di Lotte World Tower juga terdapat dek observasi yang terletak di ketinggian 498 meter.

Lotter World Tower is used for offices, hotels, residential, to observation.

7. One World Trade Center New York, United States

The highest skyscraper in the world number 7 is the One World Trade Center (WTC). This iconic landmark in New York City, United States is built as high as 541 meters and has 94 floors.

The highest building in Uncle Sam's country is used as an office and observation space.

That's the information about the tallest skyscraper in the world. Hopefully this article can add insight to the loyal readers of VOI.ID.


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