The tallest building in the world right now is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and it is about 828 meters tall (approximately 2,717 feet).

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  • Name: Burj Khalifa
  • Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Height: about 828 meters / 2,717 feet.
  • Status: Still the tallest completed building in the world as of early 2026.

There is a taller skyscraper under construction in Saudi Arabia (often called Jeddah or JEC Tower) that is planned to exceed 1,000 meters, but it is not finished yet, so Burj Khalifa still holds the record.

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