World’s Second Tallest Building: Dubai has emerged as a major tourist spot because of its lavish lifestyle and king-size experience. But Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, is a major reason why tourists flock to the Middle Eastern city. Every tourist who visits Dubai wants to go to the top floor of Burj Khalifa that touches the sky. Burj Khalifa stands tall at a height of 828 meters, with no other building or skyscraper coming close to it. But do you know about the world’s second-tallest building and in which city it is located? The world’s second-tallest building is Merdeka. Let’s know more about it.

Where Is The World’s Second-Tallest Building?

Merdeka 118, the world’s second tallest building, is located in Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur. The 678.9 meters tall building overtook Shanghai Tower in China, which was previously in second place. It is a sustainable building and had been awarded with LEED Platinum certification for its unique eco-friendly and energy efficient design.

In Malay, Merdeka’ means ‘freedom’ and ‘118’ is the number of floors the building has.

The world’s second tallest building has residential apartments, offices, luxury hotels, shops, and more.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Dubai’s Burj Khalifa remains the world’s tallest building and a key attraction for tourists.
• The world’s second-tallest building is Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, standing at 678.9 meters.
• Merdeka 118 overtook China’s Shanghai Tower which is now the third-tallest building in the world.
• The Makkah Royal Clock Tower in Saudi Arabia ranks fourth worldwide.

Shanghai Tower

The Shanghai Tower is China’s tallest and the third-tallest building in the world. 632 meters tall the building is located in Lujiazui, Pudong. It has 128 floors. The world’s famous J Hotel is located on the 120th floor.

Makkah Royal Clock Tower

The Makkah Royal Clock Tower, which is located in Mecca is the fourth-tallest building in the world. Located near the Kaaba, the building is famous for its world’s largest clock face.