Grab your hard hats, skyscraper buffs — the 131-storey Burj Azizi is set to be one of the tallest towers in the world once it is completed – standing at 725 metres tall. The 131+ storey tower will offer up a mix of residential, hotel, retail and entertainment spaces. It will be home to an ultra-luxury vertical mall and highest observation deck.
Top 10 tallest under-construction skyscrapers in the UAE (2026)
UAE extends its lead in the global race to build record-breaking towers
Last updated:
2 MIN READ
Superskyscrapers: Combo photo shows artists' impression of some of the upcoming supertall buildings under construction in the UAE (from left): The 131-storey Burj Azizi; Downtown Tower (part of the Mercedes-Benz Places by Binghatti); the 595-metre Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences in Business Bay; and Select Group's Six Senses project in Dubai Marina.
File
The UAE continues to lead the global skyscraper race, driven by private investors.
As of July 2026, six of the world's 20 tallest buildings under construction are in Dubai, reinforcing the emirate's position as the Middle East's skyscraper capital, according to Skyscraper Center.
Get — updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here
All of the 10 tallest skyscrapers currently under construction in the UAE are in Dubai, highlighting continued investment in luxury real estate and tourism, as per Skyscraper Center.
World-leading projects
Burj Azizi, Burj Binghatti, Tiger Sky Tower and Six Senses Residences all rank among the tallest buildings under-construction anywhere in the world.
The Binghatti skyscraper with the Jacob & Co. brand tag. The developer wants this one to be the tallest all-residential tower in the world. The under-construction Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences, a 595m tower in Business Bay, Dubai, UAE. The planned floor count is 104 floors, with 7 basement levels and is estimated for completion in 2027.
There's also the the luxury branding boom: Many new towers are being co-developed with international luxury brands such as Jacob & Co., Mercedes-Benz, Franck Muller, Rixos, Six Senses, and Trump Tower reflecting Dubai's strategy of attracting ultra-high-net-worth buyers.
Select Group's Six Senses project in Dubai Marina. It will come up on a site that was meant for one of Dubai's first batch of supertall, all-penthouse 'Pentominium' tower.
Mixed-use developments
Most projects combine residences, five-star hotels, observation decks, restaurants and retail to maximize land value and tourism appeal.
The Mercedes-Benz Places by Binghatti is an $8.2 billion branded real estate development in Dubai featuring the Downtown Tower and a massive 12-tower master-planned community in Meydan/Nad Al Sheba. Downtown Tower is a 341-m skyscraper on Sheikh Zayed Road with views of the Burj Khalifa, featuring aerodynamic architecture inspired by Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
By the end of the decade, Dubai is expected to add several new supertall skyscrapers exceeding 500 metres, further widening its lead as the city with the world's largest concentration of ultra-tall buildings outside China.
AL YAQOUB TOWER AKA THE BIG BEN OF DUBAI: The Al Yaqoub Tower is located on Sheikh Zayed Road, is a 328 m tall tower that was completed in 2013. It has 69 floors and is a building privately owned by Daro Saifuddin Yaquob, a real estate developer. The building functions as a 224-room hotel and was inspired by Big Ben in London, however, the difference is that there isn’t a clock face is present on Al Yaqoub Tower.
| Building | Height | Location | Construction Started | Expected Completion | Developer / Builder | Details | |
| 1 | Burj Azizi | 725 m (2,379 ft) | Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai | 2025 | 2028 | Azizi Developments | Will become the world's second-tallest building after Burj Khalifa. Mixed-use tower with luxury residences, hotel, retail, observation deck and entertainment venues. |
| 2 | Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences | 595 m (1,952 ft) | Business Bay, Dubai | 2022 | 2027 | Binghatti Developers | Ultra-luxury residential tower branded with Jacob & Co. Expected to become the world's tallest residential skyscraper. |
| 3 | Tiger Sky Tower | 532 m (1,745 ft) | Business Bay, Dubai | 2024 | 2029 | Tiger Properties | Mixed-use supertall featuring luxury apartments, penthouses, hotel, rainforest attraction, infinity pool and observation deck. |
| 4 | Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina | 517 m (1,695 ft) | Dubai Marina | 2024 | 2028 | Select Group & Six Senses | Wellness-focused luxury residential tower with more than 120 floors and panoramic Gulf views. |
| 5 | Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower | 450 m (1,476 ft) | Dubai Marina | 2024 | 2027 | London Gate | World's tallest branded residential clock tower, created in partnership with Swiss luxury watchmaker Franck Muller. |
| 6 | Binghatti Skyblade | 357 m (1,171 ft) | Business Bay, Dubai | 2025 | 2029 | Binghatti Developers | Slender residential skyscraper with signature angular architecture and premium residences. |
| 7 | Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai | 350 m (1,148 ft) | Downtown Dubai | 2025 | 2030 | Dar Global & Trump Organization | Mixed-use luxury hotel and branded residences overlooking Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. |
| 8 | Rixos Financial Center Road Dubai Residences | 348 m (1,141 ft) | Downtown Dubai | 2024 | 2028 | East & West Properties | Branded luxury residences operated under the Rixos hospitality brand. |
| 9 | Al Habtoor Tower | 345 m (1,132 ft) | Al Habtoor City, Dubai | 2023 | 2027 | Al Habtoor Group | More than 80 storeys with premium apartments overlooking the Dubai Canal. |
| 10 | Mercedes-Benz Places by Binghatti | 341 m (1,119 ft) | Downtown Dubai | 2024 | 2028 | Binghatti Developers & Mercedes-Benz | Luxury residential skyscraper inspired by Mercedes-Benz design philosophy, located beside Burj Khalifa. |
Sign up for the Daily Briefing
Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox
Network Links
GN StoreAbout Gulf NewsTerms & ConditionsReach by GNSitemapContact usPrivacy PolicyGN FocusHave your sayWork with usAdvertise with usGulf News epaperPrinting Services
Download our app
© Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2026. All rights reserved.