is taipei 101 the tallest building in the world

No, Taipei 101 is not currently the tallest building in the world; that title belongs to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

Quick Scoop

• Taipei 101 is 508 m (1,667 ft) tall and has 101 floors.

• It held the “world’s tallest building” title from its opening in late 2004 until it was surpassed by the Burj Khalifa in 2009–2010.

• Today, it remains the tallest building in Taiwan and ranks around 11th tallest worldwide.

So what’s the tallest now?

• The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is currently the tallest building in the world at about 830 m (2,722 ft).

• Taipei 101 is still an engineering icon, known for being the first skyscraper to pass the half‑kilometer mark and for its huge tuned mass damper that helps it withstand typhoons and earthquakes.

In short: Taipei 101 was the tallest building in the world, but now it’s a “former champion” rather than the current record holder.

TL;DR:
Taipei 101 used to be the tallest building in the world (2004–2010), but the Burj Khalifa now holds the record.

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