If we were to talk about the tallest building in the world, you would have probably thought about the Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates. But how about the tallest twin towers in the world where two tall buildings stand between each other.
There are several twin towers out there that you can find which all have an interesting history behind their establishment. Here we would like to share with you the top 10 tallest twin towers in the world which will blow your mind.
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10. Bahrain Financial Harbour (Bahrain)
The two tallest twin towers in Bahrain, Harbour Tower East, and Harbour Tower West are located in the capital city of Bahrain, Manama. The twin tower which boasts a height of 240 meters (850 feet) has 52-story office towers and covers 380,000 square meters.
It costs the government $1.5 billion to build the towers and it is the largest single-office property in Bahrain. It was designed by AJ Architects and the tower has become one of the main places of attraction in Bahrain.
9. Grand Gateway Shanghai (China)
Grand Gateway Shanghai is an office complex comprising two identical twin towers which are located at the epicenter of Xujiahui in Shanghai, China. The construction of the place was initiated in 1994 and designed by Callison Architecture where it was completed in 2005.
The building consists of 2 twin tower at a height of 262 meters (860 feet) and if you love to go shopping and relax, this will be the perfect place for you as the Grand Gateway host shopping malls that include luxury brands, restaurants, cinema, and many more.
8 Al Kazim Tower (United Arab Emirates)
Al Kazim Towers or also known as Business Central Towers is a postmodern complex building that is situated in Dubai Media City. The construction of the building started in 2005 and was later completed in 2008.
The building forms a complex of two 53 stories and it was inspired by the Chrysler Building in New York City. It has a height of 265 meters (869 feet) and the architect behind this structure is the National Engineering Bureau.
7. The Cullinan (China)
This twin tower is a residential complex that is situated at the heart of the Union. In the early phase, this project with a height of 270 meters (886 feet) was suggested to have only 45 floors but other plans were made so that it can support as many as 68 floorings.
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The building also features a more futuristic design with glass windows similar to the International Trade Center giving a view of Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong.
6. Yachthouse Residence Club (Brazil)
The Yachthouse Residence Club which was designed by Pininfarina is the tallest building in Brazil and it is situated in the city of Balneário Camboriú beach, Santa Carina south of Brazil. Both these towers have a height of 280 meters (919 feet) and it also has a massive 30,000 square meters of the curtain wall.
The tower also has 81 floors all the way and you can definitely gaze at the mesmerizing view of the Balneário Camboriú beach outside.
5. City of Capitals (Russia)
This tower comprises two skyscraper buildings that were built at the height of 301 meters (988 feet) and also an office building. It is located in the Moscow International Business Center in Moscow, Russia with a total area of 288,680 square meters.
The initiation of construction of the building started in 2017 and with it being completed it will be the tallest building in Russia as well as the whole of Europe. It was believed that the total cost is an estimated $1 billion.
4. Huaguoyuan Tower (China)
Huoguoyuan Tower is a building located in the city of Guiyang and it was completed in 2018. The tower stands 335 meters (1099 feet) in height and as of now, it is the largest urban redevelopment project in China.
With that being said Huaguoyuan Tower is not included in the list of the tallest buildings in China.
3. Jumeirah Emirates Tower (United Arab Emirates)
Jumeirah Emirates Tower or also known as Emirates Tower is considered a landmark of a luxury hotel that is located in the heart of Dubai's Financial District. The Tower has a height of 354 meters (1161 feet) and the Boulevard is known as a 2-floor retail complex that connects the two towers.
This building was constructed as an iconic symbol of Dubai's great city. It is the best place for any type of business and leisure.
2. JW Marriott Marquis Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
This tower is actually the tallest 5-star hotel in the world with a staggering height of 335 meters (1165 feet). The building is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and it boasts one of the best scenery of the city of Dubai.
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Originally the building has 77 floors and was 350 meters in height, however after a few renovations were made it became 355 meters as of now. The Hotel also offers 80,000 square meters of adaptable space for the guests to enjoy and relax.
1. Petronas KLCC Twin Tower
As of writing, the Petronas KLCC Twin Tower still remains the tallest twin tower in the world and its status has remained unchallenged since 1996. It is located at the center of Kuala Lumpur the capital city of Malaysia and with a height of 451.9 meters (1483 feet), you will definitely feel amazed by the city view.
This twin tower is considered to be the main place of attraction in Kuala Lumpur and the building still preserves some of the past cultures during its construction in the past. There is also a sky bridge between the two towers where you can capture some breathtaking pictures.
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