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AtkinsRealis

About

Member Since: 2025

Member Offices: Dubai

Website: https://www.atkinsrealis.com/

Engineering a better future for our planet and its people

We design and deliver major projects on the built and natural environments all around the world. We believe that digitally enabled engineering has the power to radically improve the way we are all housed, connected, powered, and protected and can change our relationship with our communities and our planet for the better.

Some of the biggest changes to city living are happening right now. We're working with our clients to make sure that urban environments become safer, more convenient, and better places to live and work. This happens by building truly smart cities fit for the future. And in our view, everything from technologies that support improved community services, to intelligent mobility solutions that reimagine how we operate transport infrastructure, belong in this future.

For every project, our experts use their insights and knowledge of local community issues - including the political and socio-economic climate - to help determine the importance of providing urban development which can create a lasting legacy for future generations. We weave environmental, economic and social sustainability into every project to develop a vibrant ecosystem of people, programs and places.

Fields of Expertise

Engineering, Multi-discipline

Buildings

Please note that all heights shown in italics/red are estimated heights. These have been calculated based on known floor counts for the building, then extrapolated through analyzing typically hundreds of buildings of the same function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard building features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of these estimations.

RANK
Name
Height
5 Corinthia Dubai

500 m / 1,640 ft
6 The Jumeirah Business Bay

485 m / 1,591 ft
7 Vincom Landmark 81

461 m / 1,513 ft
9 The Mukaab

400 m / 1,312 ft
11 China Resources Tower

393 m / 1,288 ft
12 Shenyang International Center Tower 1

388 m / 1,273 ft
13 Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid

381 m / 1,251 ft
15 The Address Boulevard

370 m / 1,214 ft
17 Almas Tower

360 m / 1,181 ft
20 China World Tower

330 m / 1,083 ft

Building Completions Timeline

Global News

24 November 2025

Cost Consultant Named for Next Phase of The Avenues – Riyadh Project

AtkinsRéalis has been appointed cost consultant for Phase II of The Avenues – Riyadh, advancing one of Saudi Arabia’s largest mixed-use developments and underscoring the...

 

21 October 2025

Corinthia Dubai Residences Names Exclusive Sales Partner

The exclusive sales partner for the residences at Corinthia Dubai, a landmark development on Sheikh Zayed Road by Dubai General Properties has been named as...

 

17 February 2025

Residential Development by Yangtze River in Chongqing is Completed

Situated in the heart of Chongqing’s revitalized Shibati area, the recently completed 18T Mansion addresses the city's growing demand for quality housing while prioritizing well-being...

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Associated companies

Atkins

Faithful+Gould

SNC Lavalin (2023)

Please note that all heights shown in italics/red are estimated heights. These have been calculated based on known floor counts for the building, then extrapolated through analyzing typically hundreds of buildings of the same function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard building features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of these estimations.

RANK
Name
Height
1 Lanco Hills Signature Tower

604 m / 1,982 ft
2 Anara Tower

600 m / 1,969 ft
3 Entisar Tower

570 m / 1,870 ft
4 Global Financial Center Tower 1

568 m / 1,864 ft
5 Corinthia Dubai

500 m / 1,640 ft
6 The Jumeirah Business Bay

485 m / 1,591 ft
7 Vincom Landmark 81

461 m / 1,513 ft
8 Lighthouse Tower

402 m / 1,319 ft
9 The Mukaab

400 m / 1,312 ft
10 Northstar Changsha Centre Tower 1

400 m / 1,312 ft
11 China Resources Tower

393 m / 1,288 ft
12 Shenyang International Center Tower 1

388 m / 1,273 ft
13 Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid

381 m / 1,251 ft
14 P-17

379 m / 1,243 ft
15 The Address Boulevard

370 m / 1,214 ft
16 Arabtec Tower

369 m / 1,211 ft
17 Almas Tower

360 m / 1,181 ft
18 S Residence by Immo

356 m / 1,168 ft
19 Al Rajhi Tower

350 m / 1,148 ft
20 China World Tower

330 m / 1,083 ft
21 Burj Al Arab

321 m / 1,053 ft
22 Amna Tower

307 m / 1,007 ft
22 Noora Tower

307 m / 1,007 ft
24 The Address

302 m / 991 ft
25 Dubai Beachfront Hotel

302 m / 991 ft
26 Evergrande Hefei Center T5

290 m / 951 ft
27 Millennium Tower

285 m / 935 ft
28 FIVE Jumeirah Village Dubai

277 m / 909 ft
29 The Trump Palm International Hotel & Tower

270 m / 886 ft
30 21st Century Tower

269 m / 883 ft
31 Evergrande Hefei Center T4

260 m / 853 ft
32 Loncin Centre T1

260 m / 853 ft
33 Cadre City Plaza West Tower

257 m / 843 ft
34 The Grand at Dubai Creek Harbour

255 m / 837 ft
35 Conrad Dubai

251 m / 824 ft
36 Mohammed VI Tower

250 m / 820 ft
37 Chelsea Tower

250 m / 820 ft
38 Ad Astra Tower

250 m / 820 ft
39 Tencent Seafront Tower 1

246 m / 806 ft
40 Bahrain World Trade Center 1

240 m / 787 ft
40 Bahrain World Trade Center 2

240 m / 787 ft
42 Jinmao International Plaza Tower 1

238 m / 781 ft
43 Jinmao International Plaza Tower 2

237 m / 777 ft
44 Beach Tower 1

235 m / 771 ft
45 415 Yonge Street Addition

230 m / 753 ft
46 UNI-Center Tower A

225 m / 738 ft
47 Padide Shandiz

225 m / 738 ft
48 Saba Tower 4

222 m / 728 ft
49 Meera Tower

213 m / 699 ft
50 Le Reve

210 m / 689 ft
51 CCCC South Headquarters

208 m / 682 ft
52 Harbour Views Tower 1

207 m / 679 ft
52 Harbour Views Tower 2

207 m / 679 ft
54 Cadre City Plaza East Tower

202 m / 663 ft
55 Swissotel Rivier Tower Kazan

200 m / 656 ft
56 IRIS Mist

200 m / 656 ft
57 Cocobay Hotel Tower

200 m / 656 ft
57 Cocobay Residential Tower

200 m / 656 ft
59 The Centaurus Hotel

200 m / 656 ft
60 Evergrande Hefei Center T3

200 m / 656 ft
61 Millennium Residence 2

199 m / 654 ft
61 Millennium Residence 3

199 m / 654 ft
63 7 Financial Town

198 m / 649 ft
64 Window of Guangzhou Zone B

196 m / 642 ft
65 Al Salam Tecom Tower

195 m / 640 ft
66 Tencent Seafront Tower 2

195 m / 639 ft
67 Sama Tower

194 m / 635 ft
68 Millennium Residence 1

192 m / 631 ft
68 Millennium Residence 4

192 m / 631 ft
70 IPIC Square

185 m / 607 ft
71 UNI-Center Tower 5

182 m / 598 ft
72 Tiffany Tower

182 m / 597 ft
73 UNI-Center Tower 6

182 m / 596 ft
74 UNI-Center Tower 1

181 m / 594 ft
74 UNI-Center Tower 3

181 m / 594 ft
76 The Avenues T3

180 m / 591 ft
77 Al Sharq Office Building

180 m / 591 ft
77 Al Sharq Office Complex

180 m / 591 ft
79 The Avenues Conrad Hotel

178 m / 584 ft
80 Iris Bay

175 m / 574 ft
80 The Avenues T1

175 m / 574 ft
82 18T Mansion Tower 3A

174 m

571 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 51 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,733 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
82 18T Mansion Tower 3B

174 m

571 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 51 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,733 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
84 The Avenues Waldorf Astoria Hotel

173 m / 568 ft
85 Executive Tower L

170 m / 558 ft
86 Pier 8

170 m / 558 ft
87 ONE

170 m / 558 ft
88 Evergrande Hefei Center T2

170 m / 558 ft
89 The Summit - Plot 554

167 m / 547 ft
90 Seaton Plaza Hotel Tower

166 m / 544 ft
90 Seaton Plaza Office Tower 1

166 m / 544 ft
90 Seaton Plaza Office Tower 2

166 m / 544 ft
93 LIV LUX

164 m

538 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 48 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,733 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
94 Tour Carpe Diem

162 m / 531 ft
95 UNI-Center Tower B

161 m / 529 ft
96 Sky Gardens

160 m / 525 ft
97 Lavenue Crown

160 m / 525 ft
98 Canopy Tower

160 m / 525 ft
99 Loncin Centre T2

160 m / 524 ft
99 Loncin Centre T3

160 m / 524 ft
101 Goldcrest Views 1

159 m / 522 ft
102 UNI-Center Tower 2

159 m / 521 ft
103 UNI-Center Tower 7

158 m / 518 ft
104 The G2 South Tower

158 m / 517 ft
105 UNI-Center Tower 4

158 m / 517 ft
106 Festival Tower

157 m / 514 ft
107 Virgin Hotels New York City

156 m / 513 ft
108 Sanya Haitang Bay Mangrove Resort

154 m / 506 ft
109 China Huarong Tower 1

149 m

489 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 34 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 7,257 other buildings of the same Office function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
110 18T Mansion Tower 1

147 m

482 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 43 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,733 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
110 18T Mansion Tower 2

147 m

482 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 43 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,733 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
112 Goldcrest Views 2

146 m / 480 ft
113 Icône

146 m / 479 ft
114 Window of Gaungzhou Zone C

146 m / 479 ft
115 Forum Atmosphere Tower 1

145 m / 476 ft
115 Forum Atmosphere Tower 2

145 m / 476 ft
117 Icon Hotel

143 m / 469 ft
118 Jinmao Meixi Lake Residential Tower 19

140 m / 459 ft
118 Jinmao Meixi Lake Residential Tower 20

140 m / 459 ft
118 Jinmao Meixi Lake Residential Tower 21

140 m / 459 ft
121 Indigo Tower

140 m / 458 ft
122 Global Lake View

136 m / 446 ft
123 Marina Mansions

136 m / 446 ft
124 The Aspect Tower

135 m / 443 ft
125 Jinmao Meixi Lake Residential Tower 17

134 m / 439 ft
125 Jinmao Meixi Lake Residential Tower 18

134 m / 439 ft
127 Sheraton Zhanjiang Tower A

132 m / 433 ft
128 95 St. Joseph

131 m / 431 ft
129 Capital Fort Business Center

126 m / 413 ft
130 Indigo Icon Tower

123 m / 402 ft
131 Morden Wharf T02

122 m / 402 ft
132 W Avenue Office Tower

115 m / 377 ft
133 TwelveTrees Park Building N01A

113 m / 372 ft
134 The G2 North Tower

113 m / 372 ft
135 London Tower

110 m / 361 ft
135 New York Tower

110 m / 361 ft
135 Shanghai Tower

110 m / 361 ft
138 Sheraton Zhanjiang Tower B

110 m / 361 ft
139 TwelveTrees Park Block S01A

107 m / 352 ft
140 Dubai Tower

107 m / 351 ft
140 Miami Tower

107 m / 351 ft
140 Rio de Janeiro Tower

107 m / 351 ft
143 W Avenue Service Apartments 1

104 m / 341 ft
144 Jumeirah Beach Hotel

104 m / 341 ft
145 Morden Wharf T03

103 m / 339 ft
146 Windsor Manor Tower

103 m

338 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 30 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,733 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
147 Hualuxe Hotel of the Ocean Empire

103 m

338 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 27 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 1,229 other buildings of the same Hotel function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
148 China Huarong Tower 2

101 m

331 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 23 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 7,257 other buildings of the same Office function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
149 W Avenue SOHO Tower

95 m / 312 ft
150 Bay's Edge

92 m

302 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 24 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 1,229 other buildings of the same Hotel function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
151 Ocean Empire Office Tower

88 m

289 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 20 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 7,257 other buildings of the same Office function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
152 Morden Wharf T01

87 m / 286 ft
153 South Quarter Tower A

86 m / 281 ft
153 South Quarter Tower B

86 m / 281 ft
153 South Quarter Tower C

86 m / 281 ft
156 Aldgate Place, Central Tower

82 m / 269 ft
157 Shanghai CNNC Innovation Park

80 m / 261 ft
158 6-12 Verney Road-Tower 2

79 m / 260 ft
159 Aldgate Place, Gateway Tower

79 m / 259 ft
160 Southwark Station OSD

75 m / 247 ft
161 InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland Hotel

75 m / 245 ft
162 Morden Wharf T04

74 m / 244 ft
163 The Cube

72 m / 237 ft
164 Abbey Place-East Block

71 m / 232 ft
165 Aldgate Place, Metropolitan Tower

70 m / 230 ft
166 Afnan 1

69 m / 227 ft
166 Afnan 4

69 m / 227 ft
166 Dania 2

69 m / 227 ft
166 Dania 3

69 m / 227 ft
166 Misk 1

69 m / 227 ft
166 Noor 3

69 m / 227 ft
172 Morden Wharf B09

68 m / 223 ft
173 Clark

68 m / 223 ft
174 18T Mansion Tower 3C

65 m

213 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 19 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,733 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
175 6-12 Verney Road-Tower 3

64 m / 211 ft
176 Katrine Court

63 m / 208 ft
176 Lorne Court

63 m / 208 ft
176 Torridon Court

63 m / 208 ft
179 6-12 Verney Road-Tower 1

60 m / 195 ft
180 Morden Wharf B08

54 m / 176 ft
181 Minneapolis Public Service Building

53 m / 173 ft
182 TwelveTrees Park Block S01C

51 m / 166 ft
183 TwelveTrees Park Building N01C

38 m / 125 ft
184 TwelveTrees Park Block S01B

38 m / 125 ft
185 TwelveTrees Park Building N01B

36 m / 118 ft
186 Opalia

35 m

115 ft

Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 8 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 7,257 other buildings of the same Office function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
187 DIFC Heights Tower

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188 W Avenue Service Apartments 2

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189 High Street Goodsyard Tower

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189 W Avenue Service Apartments 3

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191 Al Sheraa Building

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192 Cadence

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193 Sir Michael Uren Hub

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194 King Abdulaziz International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower

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194 Tencent P5 Tower 1

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194 Tencent P5 Tower 10

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194 Tencent P5 Tower 11

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194 Tencent P5 Tower 2

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194 Tencent P5 Tower 3

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194 Tencent P5 Tower 4

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194 Tencent P5 Tower 5

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194 Tencent P5 Tower 6

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194 Tencent P5 Tower 7

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194 Tencent P5 Tower 8

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194 Tencent P5 Tower 9

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Statistics

Average Building Age*

10 Years

Most Common Function*

Residential (41%)

Most Common Material*

Concrete (76%)

* Based on 150 m+ buildings currently in the database

Based on 75 buildings over 150 m height with a function
 
Based on 70 buildings over 150 m height with a material
 

Building Completions Timeline

Building Map

Construction Time Chart

NOTE: Construction start time is not available for all buildings. The average construction time is only displayed if there is three or more buildings with construction start and complete data in that year.

Designated Experts

Timothy Winstanley

Design Director, AtkinsRealis
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Global News

24 November 2025

Cost Consultant Named for Next Phase of The Avenues – Riyadh Project

AtkinsRéalis has been appointed cost consultant for Phase II of The Avenues – Riyadh, advancing one of Saudi Arabia’s largest mixed-use developments and underscoring the...

21 October 2025

Corinthia Dubai Residences Names Exclusive Sales Partner

The exclusive sales partner for the residences at Corinthia Dubai, a landmark development on Sheikh Zayed Road by Dubai General Properties has been named as...

17 February 2025

Residential Development by Yangtze River in Chongqing is Completed

Situated in the heart of Chongqing’s revitalized Shibati area, the recently completed 18T Mansion addresses the city's growing demand for quality housing while prioritizing well-being...

11 January 2023

Construction on Luxury Residential Development at Dubai Marina Begins

LIV Developers has announced that construction of its newest project, LIV LUX, has started in Dubai Marina. The G+47 luxury residential tower is expected to...

12 August 2022

Developer to Acquire Large Property in Dubai

Dubai developer Emaar Properties has agreed to fully acquire Dubai Creek Harbour from Dubai Holding for USD$2.04 billion. The amount will be paid equally in...

12 August 2022

Developer to Acquire Large Property in Dubai

Dubai developer Emaar Properties has agreed to fully acquire Dubai Creek Harbour from Dubai Holding for USD$2.04 billion. The amount will be paid equally in...

22 July 2022

Residential Tower is completed in Limassol

The 37-story residential seafront tower with 83 luxury apartments called ONE overlooks the Mediterranean Sea coastline of the city of Limassol in Cyprus has been...

30 July 2020

CTBUH In The Media: The Future of Skyscrapers: A Mile High, Slimmer Than Ever and Made from Wood

History does not want for dizzying fantasies of tall buildings. From the Tower of Babel onwards, humanity has dreamed of ever-more wondrous skyscrapers, whether we...

09 April 2018

New Photos Show Ho Chi Minh City’s Upcoming Tallest Skyscraper Has Topped Out

New photos reveal that Vincom Landmark 81 in Ho Chi Minh City, set to become Vietnam’s tallest building upon completion, has architecturally topped out. Rising...

19 March 2018

Work to Begin on Dubai’s Second-Tallest Skyscraper in 2018

Azizi Developments will resume work on what will become Dubai’s second-tallest skyscraper, Entisar Tower, which will also be one of the tallest in the world...

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