UAE SURPASSES THE US IN SKYSCRAPER RACE – DUBAI AMONG WORLD’S TALLEST CITIES

The UAE has officially surpassed the United States to become the second-leading country in the world for supertall skyscrapers (300m+), according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). From the record-shattering Burj Khalifa in Dubai to Abu Dhabi’s distinctive ADNOC Headquarters, the nation now features more than 30 supertall towers—most of which have risen in just the past decade. This remarkable growth reflects not only the UAE’s architectural ambition but also its strategic push to become a global hub for innovation and progress. It underscores the nation’s ability to turn visionary concepts into tangible landmarks at an unprecedented pace.

At the heart of this vertical evolution is Dubai, which now ranks 4th globally among cities with the highest number of buildings over 150 metres, trailing only Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and New York. With more than 250 towering structures defining its skyline, Dubai has become a beacon of economic diversification, luxury real estate, and cutting-edge urban development. Each new tower adds to a skyline that tells the story of a city constantly redefining modern living. The combination of aesthetic excellence and structural ambition continues to attract worldwide attention.