This list ranks the tallest buildings and structures in Central Asia, including skyscrapers, towers, and other structures, based on official height.
The list includes structures located in the Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
This list ranks buildings in Central Asia that stand at least 100 m (328 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details, but does not include antenna masts. An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height for two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.
| Rank | Name | Image | City | Country | Height m (ft) | Floors | Year | Notes | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abu Dhabi Plaza | | Astana | 310.8 m (1,020 ft) | 75 | 2022 | Tallest building in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The first supertall skyscraper in Central Asia. | [1] | |
| 2 | Nest One | | Tashkent | 266.5 m (874 ft) | 51 | 2023 | Tallest building in Uzbekistan. | [2] | |
| 3 | Turkmenistan Tower | | Ashgabat | 211 m (692 ft) | 31 | 2011 | Tallest building in Central Asia from 2011 to 2022. Tallest building in Turkmenistan. Classified both as a tower and a building. | [3] | |
| 4 | Emerald Quarter Block B | | Astana | 201 m (659 ft) | 49 | 2012 | Tallest office building in Kazakhstan. Tallest building in Kazakhstan from 2012 to 2022. | [4] | |
| 5 | Piramit Tower | Tashkent | 185 m (607 ft) | 47 | 2024 | ||||
| 6 | Northern Lights Tower 1 | | Astana | 180 m (591 ft) | 42 | 2008 | Tallest building in Central Asia from 2008 to 2011. Tallest building in Kazakhstan from 2008 to 2012. Tallest residential building in Kazakhstan. | [5] | |
| 7 | Kazakhstan Railways Building 2 | | Astana | 174 m (571 ft) | 40 | 2010 | [6] | ||
| 8 | Esentai Tower | | Almaty | 168 m (551 ft) | 36 | 2008 | Tallest building in Almaty and the tallest building in Kazakhstan outside of Astana. | [7] | |
| 9 | PSB Bank Financial Center | | Tashkent | 159 m (522 ft) | 33 | 2023 | Also known as SQB Financial Center. Tallest office building in Uzbekistan. | [8] | |
| 10 | Kazakhstan Railways Building 1 | | Astana | 156 m (512 ft) | 37 | 2010 | [9] | ||
| 11 | Emerald Quarter Block A | | Astana | 155 m (509 ft) | 37 | 2010 | [10] | ||
| 12 | Transport Tower | | Astana | 155 m (509 ft) | 34 | 2003 | Tallest building in Central Asia and Kazakhstan from 2003 to 2008. Severely damaged by fire on May 30, 2006. | [11] | |
| 13 | Northern Lights Tower 2 | | Astana | 152 m (499 ft) | 37 | 2008 | [12] | ||
| 14 | Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center | | Astana | 150 m (492 ft) | 5 | 2010 | Tallest tent in the world. Designed by Norman Foster. | ||
| 15 | Talan Tower 1 | | Astana | 145.6 m (478 ft) | 30 | 2017 | [13] | ||
| 16 | Grand Alatau 3 | | Astana | 144 m (472 ft) | 43 | 2009 | [14] | ||
| 17 | BoMI Business Center | Tashkent | 143.9 m (472 ft) | 30 | 2025 | Also known as BoMI Finance Center. | |||
| 18 | Triumph of Astana | | Astana | 142 m (466 ft) | 39 | 2006 | Tallest residential building in Kazakhstan from 2006 to 2008. | [15] | |
| 19 | Aloqa Bank Financial Center | Tashkent | 140 m (459 ft) | 26 | 2023 | ||||
| 20 | Asaka Bank Financial Center | Tashkent | 136 m (446 ft) | 26 | 2023 | ||||
| 21= | Nurly Tau 1 | | Almaty | 132.5 m (435 ft) | 34 | 2008 | Tallest residential building in Almaty jointly along with Nurly Tau 2. | ||
| 21= | Nurly Tau 2 | | Almaty | 132.5 m (435 ft) | 34 | 2008 | Tallest residential building in Almaty jointly along with Nurly Tau 1. | ||
| 22 | Grand Alatau 4 | | Astana | 131 m (430 ft) | 38 | 2009 | |||
| 23= | Northern Lights Tower 3 | | Astana | 128 m (420 ft) | 32 | 2010 | [16] | ||
| 23= | Tashkent City Mall Office Tower | | Tashkent | 128 m (420 ft) | 28 | 2023 | |||
| 24 | Tajiktelecom Communications Office | Dushanbe | 123 m (404 ft) | 30 | 2021 | Tallest building in Tajikistan. The first skyscraper in Tajikistan. | [17] | ||
| 25 | Beijing Palace Soluxe Hotel Astana | Astana | 120.7 m (396 ft) | 25 | 2008 | Tallest hotel in Kazakhstan. | |||
| 26 | Talan Tower 2 | | Astana | 119.8 m (393 ft) | 26 | 2017 | [18] | ||
| 27 | Tashkent City Mall Hotel Tower | | Tashkent | 119 m (390 ft) | 26 | 2023 | Tallest hotel in Uzbekistan. | ||
| 28 | Tashkent City Mall Residential Tower | | Tashkent | 117 m (384 ft) | 26 | 2023 | Tallest residential building in Uzbekistan. | ||
| 29= | U Tower | Tashkent | 110 m (361 ft) | 30 | 2024 | ||||
| 29= | Nest One Ritz Carlton Hotel | Tashkent | 110 m (361 ft) | 28 | 2023 | ||||
| 29= | Nest One Office Tower | Tashkent | 110 m (361 ft) | 28 | 2023 | ||||
| 29= | International Oil and Gas University | Ashgabat | 110 m (361 ft) | 18 | 2012 | ||||
| 30 | National Bank of Uzbekistan | | Tashkent | 108 m (354 ft) | 26 | 1997 | Tallest building in Central Asia from 1997 to 2003. Tallest building in Uzbekistan from 1997 to 2023. | [19] | |
| 31 | Yyldyz Hotel | | Ashgabat | 106.7 m (350 ft) | 24 | 2013 | Tallest hotel in Turkmenistan. | [20] | |
| 32 | Business Center 7th Continent | Astana | 105 m (344 ft) | 22 | 2006 | ||||
| 33= | Ministry of Trade and Exchange | Ashgabat | 103 m (338 ft) | 24 | 2007 | [21] | |||
| 33= | State Concern Turkmengas | Ashgabat | 103 m (338 ft) | 23 | 2003 | ||||
| 34= | Hotel Kazakhstan | | Almaty | 102 m (335 ft) | 26 | 1974 | Tallest hotel in Almaty. Tallest building in Central Asia from 1974 to 1997. The first skyscraper in Kazakhstan. | [22] | |
| 34= | Moskva Park | | Astana | 102 m (335 ft) | 25 | 2010 | |||
| 34= | Astana Media Center | Astana | 102 m (335 ft) | 24 | 2012 | ||||
| 34= | Kazyna Tower 1 | | Astana | 102 m (335 ft) | 21 | 2007 | |||
| 34= | Kazyna Tower 2 | | Astana | 102 m (335 ft) | 21 | 2007 | |||
| 35= | Almaty Towers 1 | | Almaty | 100 m (328 ft) | 25 | 2008 | Formerly known as Rakhat Towers 1. The building was renamed in 2009 due to two criminal cases initiated against Rakhat Aliyev under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. | [23] | |
| 35= | Almaty Towers 2 | | Almaty | 100 m (328 ft) | 25 | 2008 | Formerly known as Rakhat Towers 2. The building was renamed in 2009 due to two criminal cases initiated against Rakhat Aliyev under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. | [24] | |
| 35= | Mazhilis Building | | Astana | 100 m (328 ft) | 22 | 2004 | [25] | ||
| 35= | Government House | Astana | 100 m (328 ft) | 21 | 2005 | ||||
| 35= | Nur Alem Pavilion | | Astana | 100 m (328 ft) | 8 | 2017 | Largest 100% spherical building in the world. Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture. | ||
This list ranks buildings in Central Asia that stand below 100 m (328 ft).
| Rank | Name | Image | City | Country | Height m (ft) | Floors | Year | Notes | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Alatau 2 | | Astana | 96 m (315 ft) | 28 | 2008 | [26] | ||
| 2 | Archabil Hotel | Ashgabat | 95 m (312 ft) | 17 | 2004 | Tallest hotel in Turkmenistan from 2004 to 2013. | |||
| 3 | Dushanbe Plaza | Dushanbe | 92 m (302 ft) | 22 | 2011 | Tallest building in Tajikistan from 2011 to 2021. | |||
| 4 | Astana Tower | | Astana | 88 m (289 ft) | 22 | 2001 | Tallest residential building in Kazakhstan from 2001 to 2006. | [27] | |
| 5= | Ministry of Health | Ashgabat | 84 m (276 ft) | 15 | 2006 | ||||
| 5= | Almaty Tower 1 | Almaty | 84 m (276 ft) | 22 | 2005 | ||||
| 5= | Almaty Tower 2 | Almaty | 84 m (276 ft) | 22 | 2005 | ||||
| 5= | Almaty Tower 3 | Almaty | 84 m (276 ft) | 22 | 2005 | ||||
| 5= | Almaty Tower 4 | Almaty | 84 m (276 ft) | 22 | 2005 | ||||
| 5= | Almaty Tower 5 | Almaty | 84 m (276 ft) | 22 | 2005 | ||||
| 5= | Almaty Tower 6 | Almaty | 84 m (276 ft) | 22 | 2006 | ||||
| 6 | Hilton Tashkent Hotel | | Tashkent | 80 m (262 ft) | 21 | 2019 | Tallest hotel in Uzbekistan from 2019 to 2023. | [28] | |
| 7 | Grand Alatau 1 | | Astana | 78 m (256 ft) | 20 | 2008 | [29] | ||
| 8 | International Business Center | | Tashkent | 76 m (249 ft) | 16 | 1999 | |||
| 9 | Bishkek Park | Bishkek | 75 m (246 ft) | 21 | 2015 | Tallest building in Kyrgyzstan. | |||
| 10 | Senate Building | | Astana | 74 m (243 ft) | 15 | 2006 | |||
| 11= | Astana Residences 1 | Astana | 70 m (230 ft) | 18 | 2001 | ||||
| 11= | Astana Residences 2 | Astana | 70 m (230 ft) | 18 | 2001 | ||||
| 11= | Astana Residences 3 | Astana | 70 m (230 ft) | 18 | 2001 | ||||
| 11= | Astana Residences 4 | Astana | 70 m (230 ft) | 18 | 2001 | ||||
| 11= | Astana Residences 5 | Astana | 70 m (230 ft) | 18 | 2001 | ||||
| 11= | Astana Residences 6 | Astana | 70 m (230 ft) | 18 | 2001 | ||||
| 11= | Astana Residences 7 | Astana | 70 m (230 ft) | 18 | 2001 | ||||
| 12 | Ministry of Energy | Ashgabat | 68 m (223 ft) | 14 | 2006 | ||||
| 13= | Asanbay 2A | Bishkek | 56 m (184 ft) | 18 | 1985 | Tallest building in Kyrgyzstan from 1985 to 2015 jointly along with Asanbay 3V. | [30] | ||
| 13= | Asanbay 3V | Bishkek | 56 m (184 ft) | 18 | 1985 | Tallest building in Kyrgyzstan from 1985 to 2015 jointly along with Asanbay 2A. | [31] | ||
| 14 | Samal Towers | Almaty | 55.8 m (183 ft) | 17 | 2001 | ||||
| Name | City | Country | Height m (ft) | Floors | Estimated Completion | Notes | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manas Tower 45 | Bishkek | 213 m (699 ft) | 45 | 2027 | Will become the tallest building and the first skyscraper in Kyrgyzstan. | [32] | |
| RAMS Beyond Almaty | Almaty | 200 m (656 ft) | 40 | — | Will become the tallest building in Kazakhstan outside of Astana. Currently on hold since 2025 due to regulatory violations and illegal construction issues. | [33] | |
| Hills Blue | Tashkent | 180 m (591 ft) | 44 | 2028 | Will become the third-tallest building in Uzbekistan. | ||
| Ritz-Carlton Hotel | Tashkent | 136 m (446 ft) | 30 | 2028 | Will become the tallest hotel in Uzbekistan. | [34] | |
| Labzak Park City | Tashkent | 122 m (400 ft) | 32 | 2027 | |||
| Shymkent Tower | Shymkent | 118 m (387 ft) | 26 | — | Currently on hold since 2022. | ||
| Diamond Multifunctional Centre | Astana | 109 m (358 ft) | 25 | — | |||
| Name | City | Country | Height m (ft) | Floors | Estimated Completion | Notes | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tashkent Twin City Towers 1 | Tashkent | 575 m (1,886 ft) | 119 | 2045 | Designed by Cross Works. Would be the tallest building in Central Asia and rank as the sixth-tallest building in the world surpassing Lotte World Tower in South Korea. | [35] | |
| Tengri Tower | Astana | 501 m (1,644 ft) | 100 | — | Would be the tallest building in Kazakhstan. | ||
| Dushanbe Tower | Dushanbe | 400 m (1,312 ft) | 95 | — | Designed by RMJM. Would be the tallest building in Tajikistan. | [36] | |
| Tashkent Twin City Towers 2 | Tashkent | 395 m (1,296 ft) | 81 | 2045 | |||
| Astana World Trade Center | Astana | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 91 | — | |||
| Energy Tower | Aktau | 340 m (1,115 ft) | 77 | — | [37] | ||
| Iconic Towers 1 | Alatau City | 272 m (892 ft) | 56 | 2029 | Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2026. | [38] | |
| Day and Night Twin Towers | Tashkent | 230 m (755 ft) | 50 | — | Designed by Iki Design Group. The complex consists of two towers featuring rotating spheres symbolizing the sun and the moon. | [39] | |
| Tashkent City Zone 4 Tower | Tashkent | 200 m (656 ft) | 40 | — | |||
| Astana Tower (Moshe Zur Architects and Town Planners) | Astana | 192 m (630 ft) | 47 | — | [40] | ||
| Paragon | Tashkent | 156 m (512 ft) | 26 | — | |||
| M Tower | Tashkent | 136 m (446 ft) | 27 | — | Would become the tallest residential building in Uzbekistan. | ||
| Tower of the Sun | Astana | 121 m (397 ft) | 31 | — | Designed by Fundamental Architects and Omega Render. Its design is inspired by the flag of Kazakhstan and incorporates a large circular opening within the structure. | ||
This list ranks structures and non-habitable buildings in Central Asia that stand at least 100 m (328 ft) tall, based on standard height measurements. The height includes spires, architectural details, and antenna masts.
| Rank | Name | Image | City | Country | Height m (ft) | Year | Structure Type | Notes | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ekibastuz GRES-2 Power Station | | Ekibastuz | 419.7 m (1,377 ft) | 1987 | Chimney | Tallest flue gas stack in the world. | [41] | |
| 2 | Tashkent Tower | | Tashkent | 374.9 m (1,230 ft) | 1985 | Tower | Tallest observation tower in Central Asia. | [42] | |
| 3 | Almaty Tower | | Almaty | 371.5 m (1,219 ft) | 1983 | Tower | Tallest observation tower in Central Asia from 1983 to 1985. | [43] | |
| 4= | Syrdarya Power Plant | Syrdarya | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1972 | Chimney | ||||
| 4= | Uchkizil TV Mast | Termiz | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1990 | Guyed Mast | Tallest guyed mast in Central Asia jointly along with Novaja TV Mast. | [44] | ||
| 4= | Novaja TV Mast | Karaganda | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 2001 | Guyed Mast | ||||
| 5= | Ekibastuz GRES-1 | | Ekibastuz | 330 m (1,083 ft) | 1982 | Chimney | |||
| 5= | Novo-Angrenskaya Power Plant | Olmaliq | 330 m (1,083 ft) | 1985 | Chimney | ||||
| 6 | Dushanbe TV Tower | Dushanbe | 197 m (646 ft) | 1959 | Tower | 4-sided, 3803 KM design | [45] | ||
| 7 | Karaganda TV Tower | Karaganda | 192 m (630 ft) | 1957 | Tower | 4-sided, 3803 KM design | [46] | ||
| 8 | Bishkek TV Tower | Bishkek | 193 m (633 ft) | 1958 | Tower | 4-sided, 3803 KM design | [47] | ||
| 9 | Almaty Old TV Tower | Almaty | 192 m (630 ft) | 1957 | Tower | 4-sided, 3803 KM design | [48] | ||
| 10 | Pavlodar TV tower | Pavlodar | 192 m (630 ft) | 1965 | Tower | 4-sided, 3803 KM design | [49] | ||
| 11 | Tashkent Old TV Tower | Tashkent | 186 m (610 ft) | 1956 | Tower | 4-sided, 3803 KM design | [50] | ||
| 12 | Monument to the Constitution | | Ashgabat | 185 m (607 ft) | 2011 | Monument | [51] | ||
| 13 | Dushanbe Flagpole | | Dushanbe | 165 m (541 ft) | 2011 | Flagpole | Tallest flagpole in Central Asia. | ||
| 14 | Independence Monument | | Ashgabat | 118 m (387 ft) | 2001 | Monument | |||
| 15 | Baiterek | | Astana | 105 m (344 ft) | 2002 | Tower | |||