Thursday: History
What is the tallest building in the world as of 2025?
Hint: This architectural marvel has held the world record for height since 2010.
The Burj Khalifa, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the tallest building in the world as of 2025.
Standing at 828 meters (2,717 feet) with 163 floors, it has held the title since its completion in 2010.
Designed by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the structure incorporates a unique tapered design inspired by Islamic architecture to reduce wind resistance.
The Burj Khalifa serves multiple purposes, featuring residential apartments, office spaces, hotels, and observation decks that attract millions of tourists annually.
While other skyscrapers, such as Merdeka 118 and the under-construction Jeddah Tower, aim to challenge its record, the Burj Khalifa remains an icon of modern engineering and architectural innovation.
What about the other answers?
Shanghai Tower: While it is the tallest building in China, it is not the tallest in the world.
Merdeka 118: This Malaysian skyscraper is the second-tallest building in the world but does not surpass the Burj Khalifa.
One World Trade Center: The tallest building in the U.S., but significantly shorter than the Burj Khalifa.
