• The Princess Tower, given to represent the building's luxurious design, is the world's tallest residential tower block at 441 metres. Michael Merola
    The Princess Tower, given to represent the building's luxurious design, is the world's tallest residential tower block at 441 metres. Michael Merola
  • The 395 metres tall 23 Marina in Dubai. Alan Millin
    The 395 metres tall 23 Marina in Dubai. Alan Millin
  • Elite Residence, at 380 metres, has 696 apartments and is capable of housing 1,500 people. Michael Merola
    Elite Residence, at 380 metres, has 696 apartments and is capable of housing 1,500 people. Michael Merola
  • The Torch in Dubai, takes fourth place at 337 metres, is located just a stone's throw away from Princess Tower. Michael Merola
    The Torch in Dubai, takes fourth place at 337 metres, is located just a stone's throw away from Princess Tower. Michael Merola
  • The 322.5-metre Q1 Tower on the east coast of Australia is remarkable for being the tallest skyscraper in the southern hemisphere. Michael Hierner
    The 322.5-metre Q1 Tower on the east coast of Australia is remarkable for being the tallest skyscraper in the southern hemisphere. Michael Hierner
  • Construction of the 317-metre HHHR Tower, also known as the Blue Tower, started in 2006 and was completed in 2010. Michael Merola
    Construction of the 317-metre HHHR Tower, also known as the Blue Tower, started in 2006 and was completed in 2010. Michael Merola
  • The 310-metre Ocean Heights in Dubai was designed by Andrew Bromberg of Aedas. Michael Merola
    The 310-metre Ocean Heights in Dubai was designed by Andrew Bromberg of Aedas. Michael Merola
  • Cayan Tower, which took seven years to build, rotates through 90 degrees up to a height of 310 metres. Alan Millin
    Cayan Tower, which took seven years to build, rotates through 90 degrees up to a height of 310 metres. Alan Millin
  • The 305-metre Etihad Tower 2 in Abu Dhabi has 80 floors. DBI Design (Pty Ltd)
    The 305-metre Etihad Tower 2 in Abu Dhabi has 80 floors. DBI Design (Pty Ltd)
  • The Capital City Moscow Tower has a height of 301.8 metres. Igor Butyrskii
    The Capital City Moscow Tower has a height of 301.8 metres. Igor Butyrskii

In pictures: The world’s ten tallest residential buildings


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The world’s ten tallest residential buildings are dominated by the UAE, according to property database provider Emporis.