REAL ESTATEUpcoming Skyscrapers in Dubai: 11 Towers to Watch

11 Upcoming Dubai Skyscrapers and How to Track Them

Dubai’s pipeline of supertall towers is long, but announcements and completions are different things. A June 2026 preview picked 11 towers expected to change the skyline over about five years. Heights and dates are developer targets and have shifted before, so treat them as plans.

The 11 towers

Why the dates differ between lists

Different trackers publish different numbers for the same tower. Burj Azizi appears with a 2030 target in one preview and with 2028 in a later list based on Skyscraper Center data, and Al Habtoor Tower is listed at 345 metres with a 2027 target in that later list against a third-quarter 2026 target in the earlier one. Developers revise schedules as construction progresses, so use the developer’s official page for the latest date and treat any single list as a snapshot.

How the heights compare

Burj Khalifa stands at 828 metres, so every tower in the list except a redesigned Dubai Creek Tower would sit below it. The next tier, Burj Azizi at 725 metres, would still be taller than any other building in the city. Towers of 500 metres or more, such as Tiger Sky Tower, Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina and Corinthia Towers, would also outrank Marina 101 (425 m), currently the second tallest in Dubai.

Announced is not built

A render and a press release are not construction. Before buying off-plan or planning around a tower, confirm that it has a building permit from Dubai Municipality, a contractor on site and a registered project with the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The developer’s official project page shows construction milestones, and DLD records show escrow and registration.

What it means for residents and buyers

• Timelines run long: most completions in this wave fall in the late 2020s, so “upcoming” rarely means next year.
• Districts feel it first: roads, utilities and transport capacity strain before residents move in, and several towers landing in one district can soften rents there for a while. Model supply for your own area rather than citywide averages.
• Master communities matter: handover can depend on the master developer’s infrastructure schedule, not just the tower contractor.

For the buildings that already define the skyline, see our guide to Dubai’s tallest skyscrapers.

Frequently asked questions

Why do completion dates differ between lists?

Trackers publish different numbers for the same tower and developers revise schedules as construction progresses. Use the developer’s official page for the latest date and treat any single list as a snapshot.

Which upcoming towers would beat Marina 101?

Towers of 500 metres or more, such as Tiger Sky Tower, Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina and Corinthia Towers, would outrank Marina 101 at 425 metres.

Where to go next

• Dubai’s tallest skyscrapers
• Dubai waterfront branded residences guide
• How to negotiate a Dubai rent renewal