List of tallest structures in Central Asia

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.

Tallest buildings

  Was the tallest building in Central Asia upon completion

Skyscrapers

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 Kazakhstan 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 Uzbekistan 266.5 m (874 ft) 51 2023 Tallest building in Uzbekistan. [2]
3 Turkmenistan Tower Ashgabat Turkmenistan 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 Kazakhstan 201 m (659 ft) 49 2012 Tallest office building in Kazakhstan. Tallest building in Kazakhstan from 2012 to 2022. [4]
5 Piramit Tower Tashkent Uzbekistan 185 m (607 ft) 47 2024
6 Northern Lights Tower 1 Astana Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan 174 m (571 ft) 40 2010 [6]
8 Esentai Tower Almaty Kazakhstan 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 Uzbekistan 159 m (522 ft) 33 2023 Also known as SQB Financial Center. Tallest office building in Uzbekistan. [8]
10 Kazakhstan Railways Building 1 Astana Kazakhstan 156 m (512 ft) 37 2010 [9]
11 Emerald Quarter Block A Astana Kazakhstan 155 m (509 ft) 37 2010 [10]
12 Transport Tower Astana Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan 152 m (499 ft) 37 2008 [12]
14 Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center Astana Kazakhstan 150 m (492 ft) 5 2010 Tallest tent in the world. Designed by Norman Foster.
15 Talan Tower 1 Astana Kazakhstan 145.6 m (478 ft) 30 2017 [13]
16 Grand Alatau 3 Astana Kazakhstan 144 m (472 ft) 43 2009 [14]
17 BoMI Business Center Tashkent Uzbekistan 143.9 m (472 ft) 30 2025 Also known as BoMI Finance Center.
18 Triumph of Astana Astana Kazakhstan 142 m (466 ft) 39 2006 Tallest residential building in Kazakhstan from 2006 to 2008. [15]
19 Aloqa Bank Financial Center Tashkent Uzbekistan 140 m (459 ft) 26 2023
20 Asaka Bank Financial Center Tashkent Uzbekistan 136 m (446 ft) 26 2023
21= Nurly Tau 1 Almaty Kazakhstan 132.5 m (435 ft) 34 2008 Tallest residential building in Almaty jointly along with Nurly Tau 2.
21= Nurly Tau 2 Almaty Kazakhstan 132.5 m (435 ft) 34 2008 Tallest residential building in Almaty jointly along with Nurly Tau 1.
22 Grand Alatau 4 Astana Kazakhstan 131 m (430 ft) 38 2009
23= Northern Lights Tower 3 Astana Kazakhstan 128 m (420 ft) 32 2010 [16]
23= Tashkent City Mall Office Tower Tashkent Uzbekistan 128 m (420 ft) 28 2023
24 Tajiktelecom Communications Office Dushanbe Tajikistan 123 m (404 ft) 30 2021 Tallest building in Tajikistan. The first skyscraper in Tajikistan. [17]
25 Beijing Palace Soluxe Hotel Astana Astana Kazakhstan 120.7 m (396 ft) 25 2008 Tallest hotel in Kazakhstan.
26 Talan Tower 2 Astana Kazakhstan 119.8 m (393 ft) 26 2017 [18]
27 Tashkent City Mall Hotel Tower Tashkent Uzbekistan 119 m (390 ft) 26 2023 Tallest hotel in Uzbekistan.
28 Tashkent City Mall Residential Tower Tashkent Uzbekistan 117 m (384 ft) 26 2023 Tallest residential building in Uzbekistan.
29= U Tower Tashkent Uzbekistan 110 m (361 ft) 30 2024
29= Nest One Ritz Carlton Hotel Tashkent Uzbekistan 110 m (361 ft) 28 2023
29= Nest One Office Tower Tashkent Uzbekistan 110 m (361 ft) 28 2023
29= International Oil and Gas University Ashgabat Turkmenistan 110 m (361 ft) 18 2012
30 National Bank of Uzbekistan Tashkent Uzbekistan 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 Turkmenistan 106.7 m (350 ft) 24 2013 Tallest hotel in Turkmenistan. [20]
32 Business Center 7th Continent Astana Kazakhstan 105 m (344 ft) 22 2006
33= Ministry of Trade and Exchange Ashgabat Turkmenistan 103 m (338 ft) 24 2007 [21]
33= State Concern Turkmengas Ashgabat Turkmenistan 103 m (338 ft) 23 2003
34= Hotel Kazakhstan Almaty Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan 102 m (335 ft) 25 2010
34= Astana Media Center Astana Kazakhstan 102 m (335 ft) 24 2012
34= Kazyna Tower 1 Astana Kazakhstan 102 m (335 ft) 21 2007
34= Kazyna Tower 2 Astana Kazakhstan 102 m (335 ft) 21 2007
35= Almaty Towers 1 Almaty Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan 100 m (328 ft) 22 2004 [25]
35= Government House Astana Kazakhstan 100 m (328 ft) 21 2005
35= Nur Alem Pavilion Astana Kazakhstan 100 m (328 ft) 8 2017 Largest 100% spherical building in the world. Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture.

High-rises

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 Kazakhstan 96 m (315 ft) 28 2008 [26]
2 Archabil Hotel Ashgabat Turkmenistan 95 m (312 ft) 17 2004 Tallest hotel in Turkmenistan from 2004 to 2013.
3 Dushanbe Plaza Dushanbe Tajikistan 92 m (302 ft) 22 2011 Tallest building in Tajikistan from 2011 to 2021.
4 Astana Tower Astana Kazakhstan 88 m (289 ft) 22 2001 Tallest residential building in Kazakhstan from 2001 to 2006. [27]
5= Ministry of Health Ashgabat Turkmenistan 84 m (276 ft) 15 2006
5= Almaty Tower 1 Almaty Kazakhstan 84 m (276 ft) 22 2005
5= Almaty Tower 2 Almaty Kazakhstan 84 m (276 ft) 22 2005
5= Almaty Tower 3 Almaty Kazakhstan 84 m (276 ft) 22 2005
5= Almaty Tower 4 Almaty Kazakhstan 84 m (276 ft) 22 2005
5= Almaty Tower 5 Almaty Kazakhstan 84 m (276 ft) 22 2005
5= Almaty Tower 6 Almaty Kazakhstan 84 m (276 ft) 22 2006
6 Hilton Tashkent Hotel Tashkent Uzbekistan 80 m (262 ft) 21 2019 Tallest hotel in Uzbekistan from 2019 to 2023. [28]
7 Grand Alatau 1 Astana Kazakhstan 78 m (256 ft) 20 2008 [29]
8 International Business Center Tashkent Uzbekistan 76 m (249 ft) 16 1999
9 Bishkek Park Bishkek Kyrgyzstan 75 m (246 ft) 21 2015 Tallest building in Kyrgyzstan.
10 Senate Building Astana Kazakhstan 74 m (243 ft) 15 2006
11= Astana Residences 1 Astana Kazakhstan 70 m (230 ft) 18 2001
11= Astana Residences 2 Astana Kazakhstan 70 m (230 ft) 18 2001
11= Astana Residences 3 Astana Kazakhstan 70 m (230 ft) 18 2001
11= Astana Residences 4 Astana Kazakhstan 70 m (230 ft) 18 2001
11= Astana Residences 5 Astana Kazakhstan 70 m (230 ft) 18 2001
11= Astana Residences 6 Astana Kazakhstan 70 m (230 ft) 18 2001
11= Astana Residences 7 Astana Kazakhstan 70 m (230 ft) 18 2001
12 Ministry of Energy Ashgabat Turkmenistan 68 m (223 ft) 14 2006
13= Asanbay 2A Bishkek Kyrgyzstan 56 m (184 ft) 18 1985 Tallest building in Kyrgyzstan from 1985 to 2015 jointly along with Asanbay 3V. [30]
13= Asanbay 3V Bishkek Kyrgyzstan 56 m (184 ft) 18 1985 Tallest building in Kyrgyzstan from 1985 to 2015 jointly along with Asanbay 2A. [31]
14 Samal Towers Almaty Kazakhstan 55.8 m (183 ft) 17 2001

Buildings under construction

Name City Country Height
m (ft) 		Floors Estimated Completion Notes References
Manas Tower 45 Bishkek Kyrgyzstan 213 m (699 ft) 45 2027 Will become the tallest building and the first skyscraper in Kyrgyzstan. [32]
RAMS Beyond Almaty Almaty Kazakhstan 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 Uzbekistan 180 m (591 ft) 44 2028 Will become the third-tallest building in Uzbekistan.
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Tashkent Uzbekistan 136 m (446 ft) 30 2028 Will become the tallest hotel in Uzbekistan. [34]
Labzak Park City Tashkent Uzbekistan 122 m (400 ft) 32 2027
Shymkent Tower Shymkent Kazakhstan 118 m (387 ft) 26 — Currently on hold since 2022.
Diamond Multifunctional Centre Astana Kazakhstan 109 m (358 ft) 25 —

Buildings proposed

Name City Country Height
m (ft) 		Floors Estimated Completion Notes References
Tashkent Twin City Towers 1 Tashkent Uzbekistan 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 Kazakhstan 501 m (1,644 ft) 100 — Would be the tallest building in Kazakhstan.
Dushanbe Tower Dushanbe Tajikistan 400 m (1,312 ft) 95 — Designed by RMJM. Would be the tallest building in Tajikistan. [36]
Tashkent Twin City Towers 2 Tashkent Uzbekistan 395 m (1,296 ft) 81 2045
Astana World Trade Center Astana Kazakhstan 350 m (1,148 ft) 91 —
Energy Tower Aktau Kazakhstan 340 m (1,115 ft) 77 — [37]
Iconic Towers 1 Alatau City Kazakhstan 272 m (892 ft) 56 2029 Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2026. [38]
Day and Night Twin Towers Tashkent Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan 200 m (656 ft) 40 —
Astana Tower (Moshe Zur Architects and Town Planners) Astana Kazakhstan 192 m (630 ft) 47 — [40]
Paragon Tashkent Uzbekistan 156 m (512 ft) 26 —
M Tower Tashkent Uzbekistan 136 m (446 ft) 27 — Would become the tallest residential building in Uzbekistan.
Tower of the Sun Astana Kazakhstan 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.

Tallest structures

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 Kazakhstan 419.7 m (1,377 ft) 1987 Chimney Tallest flue gas stack in the world. [41]
2 Tashkent Tower Tashkent Uzbekistan 374.9 m (1,230 ft) 1985 Tower Tallest observation tower in Central Asia. [42]
3 Almaty Tower Almaty Kazakhstan 371.5 m (1,219 ft) 1983 Tower Tallest observation tower in Central Asia from 1983 to 1985. [43]
4= Syrdarya Power Plant Syrdarya Uzbekistan 350 m (1,148 ft) 1972 Chimney
4= Uchkizil TV Mast Termiz Uzbekistan 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 Kazakhstan 350 m (1,148 ft) 2001 Guyed Mast
5= Ekibastuz GRES-1 Ekibastuz Kazakhstan 330 m (1,083 ft) 1982 Chimney
5= Novo-Angrenskaya Power Plant Olmaliq Uzbekistan 330 m (1,083 ft) 1985 Chimney
6 Dushanbe TV Tower Dushanbe Tajikistan 197 m (646 ft) 1959 Tower 4-sided, 3803 KM design [45]
7 Karaganda TV Tower Karaganda Kazakhstan 192 m (630 ft) 1957 Tower 4-sided, 3803 KM design [46]
8 Bishkek TV Tower Bishkek Kyrgyzstan 193 m (633 ft) 1958 Tower 4-sided, 3803 KM design [47]
9 Almaty Old TV Tower Almaty Kazakhstan 192 m (630 ft) 1957 Tower 4-sided, 3803 KM design [48]
10 Pavlodar TV tower Pavlodar Kazakhstan 192 m (630 ft) 1965 Tower 4-sided, 3803 KM design [49]
11 Tashkent Old TV Tower Tashkent Uzbekistan 186 m (610 ft) 1956 Tower 4-sided, 3803 KM design [50]
12 Monument to the Constitution Ashgabat Turkmenistan 185 m (607 ft) 2011 Monument [51]
13 Dushanbe Flagpole Dushanbe Tajikistan 165 m (541 ft) 2011 Flagpole Tallest flagpole in Central Asia.
14 Independence Monument Ashgabat Turkmenistan 118 m (387 ft) 2001 Monument
15 Baiterek Astana Kazakhstan 105 m (344 ft) 2002 Tower

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