An observation deck, observation platform, or viewing platform is an elevated sightseeing platform usually situated upon a tall architectural structure, such as a skyscraper or observation tower. Observation decks are sometimes enclosed from weather, and a few may include coin-operated telescopes for viewing distant features.
List of public observation decks
List of highest observation decks by type
Timeline of world's highest observation decks
This is a timeline of the development of world's highest observation decks since the inauguration of the Washington Monument in 1885.
Under construction
- 2028 (est) Burj Azizi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 649 m, Level 130
- 2028 (est) Jeddah Tower, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 637 m, Level 157
- Unknown Goldin Finance 117, Tianjin, China. 578.7 m, Level 116
- 2023 (est.) Merdeka 118, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 517.7 m , Level 117 (Spire observation level at 566 m)
- 2026 (est) Torre Rise, Monterrey, Mexico. 354 m, Level 93 and 365 m, Level 96
- 2028 (est.) Torch Tower, Tokyo, Japan. 352 m, Level 55
- 2027 (est) Taipei Twin Towers, Taipei, Taiwan. 347 m, Level 73
Approved
- 2025 (est.) Signature Tower Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia. 515.8 m, Level 111
- 2030 (est.) Millennium Tower, Frankfurt, Germany. 280 m, Level 67
See also List of tallest buildings and structures in the world#World's highest observation deck
Observation deck gallery
See also
- Observation car
- Observation wheel
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