Yerzhan__Karatay210126-050115.jpg "© Yerzhan Karatay")
Alexey-Tarakanov210126-050103.jpg "© Алексей Тараканов")
Andy__Bay210126-050134.jpg "© Andy Bay")
Nikolay__Olkhovoy210126-050101.jpg "© Nikolay Olkhovoy")
Facts
Population
Source: CityPopulation.de
1,136,008 (2020)
Area
797 km² • 308 mi²
Density
1,425.4 people per km²
3,691.7 people per mi²
First 150m+ Building
Tallest Building
Rankings
by no. of 150m+ completed buildings
Tallest City in
the World
Tallest City in
Tallest City in
Buildings
|
RANK
|
Name
|
Status
Completed Architecturally Topped Out Structurally Topped Out Under Construction On Hold Proposed Vision Never Completed Demolished Competition Entry Canceled Proposed Renovation Under Renovation Renovated Under Demolition |
Height
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abu Dhabi Plaza | 310.8 m / 1,020 ft | |
| 2 | Northern Lights 1 | 180 m / 591 ft | |
| 3 | Emerald Towers 2 | 174 m / 571 ft | |
| 4 | Kazakhstan Railways Building 2 | 174 m / 571 ft | |
| 5 | Emerald Towers 3 | 161 m / 528 ft | |
| 6 | Kazakhstan Railways Building 1 | 161 m / 528 ft | |
| 7 | Ministry of Transportation & Communication | 155 m / 509 ft | |
| 8 | Northern Lights 2 | 152 m / 499 ft | |
| 9 | Talan Tower 1 | 145.6 m / 478 ft | |
| 10 | Grand Alatau 3 | 144 m / 472 ft |
Building Completions Timeline
Research
30 January 2020
Tall Building Predictions for 2020
The combined brains of the CTBUH editorial and database staff boldly predict what might happen across the global skyscraper industry in 2020. Check out our...
Research
01 December 2016
Stack Effect in High-Rise Buildings: A Review
This technical paper presents a detailed review of the stack effect phenomenon and of the associated implications pertaining to the design and construction of high-rise...
Learn more about the Council on Vertical Urbanism
Discover how vertical living is shaping the next generation of urban environments. Explore insights, research, and global leadership in vertical urban development