How the world's tallest structures measure up
At more than 800 metres tall, the brand new Burj Dubai knocks Toronto's CN Tower out of the top spot
Shun Hing Square, Shenzhen, China (1996): 384 metres
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CITIC Plaza, Guangzhou, China (1996): 391 metres
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Two International Finance Centre, Hong Kong (2003): 415 metres
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Jin Mao Building, Shanghai (1999): 421 metres
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Willis Tower, Chicago (1974): 442 metres
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Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur (1998): 452 metres
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Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai (2008): 492 metres
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Taipei 101, Taipei (2004): 509 metres
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CN Tower, Toronto (1974-75): 553 metres
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Burj Dubai, Dubai (2010): 800 + metres
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Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, seen at centre, in Dubai.Kamran Jebreili
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A general view of the Burj Dubai, the world's tallest buildingDavid Cannon
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