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The skyline of Baghdad
The skyline of Erbil, as viewed from the Cristal Hotel
The skyline of Sulaymaniyah

This list of the tallest buildings in Iraq ranks skyscrapers and high-rises in Iraq by height. As of 2026, Iraq has a relatively small number of skyscrapers compared to neighboring countries, a situation largely shaped by decades of conflict, economic instability, and delays in large-scale urban development. Currently, only eight buildings in the country exceed 150 m (490 ft) in height, most of which are located in Erbil and primarily serve mixed-use, residential, or hotel functions. In recent years, renewed investment and post-conflict reconstruction efforts have resulted in several high-rise projects being proposed or entering construction, signaling a gradual shift toward vertical development in Iraq’s major urban centers.

Tallest buildings

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  Was the tallest building in Iraq upon completion
  Indicates buildings that have been topped out but not yet completed

This list ranks completed and topped-out skyscrapers and high-rises in Iraq that stand at least 300 ft (91 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details, but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.

Rank Name Image Height
m (ft)		 Floors Year City Notes
1 E1 Tower 180 m (590 ft) 48 2023 Erbil The tallest building in Iraq. Formerly known as Zaniary Tower.[1]
2 Central Bank of Iraq Tower 171.9 m (564 ft) 37 2026 Baghdad The tallest office building in Iraq. Designed by Zaha Hadid.[2][3]
3= Jaff Tower A 155 m (509 ft) 32 2013 Sulaymaniyah The co-tallest residential building in Iraq. Tallest building in Iraq from 2013 to 2023.
3= Jaff Tower B 155 m (509 ft) 32 2014 Sulaymaniyah
4= London Tower A 153 m (502 ft) 51 2026 Erbil [4]
4= London Tower B 153 m (502 ft) 51 2026 Erbil
4= London Tower C 153 m (502 ft) 51 2026 Erbil
5 Grand Millennium Hotel 150 m (490 ft) 39 2013 Sulaymaniyah Tallest hotel in Iraq.
6 Cavalli Tower 149 m (489 ft) 50 2025 Erbil [5]
7= Tulip Tower 1 145 m (476 ft) 44 2026 Erbil [6]
7= Tulip Tower 2 145 m (476 ft) 44 2026 Erbil
7= Tulip Tower 3 145 m (476 ft) 44 2026 Erbil
7= Tulip Tower 4 145 m (476 ft) 44 2026 Erbil
8= Downtown Baghdad Tower A 132 m (433 ft) 35 2026 Baghdad
8= Downtown Baghdad Tower B 132 m (433 ft) 35 2026 Baghdad
8= Downtown Baghdad Tower E 132 m (433 ft) 35 2026 Baghdad
8= Downtown Baghdad Tower F 132 m (433 ft) 35 2026 Baghdad
9= Justice Tower 130 m (430 ft) 40 2016 Erbil [7]
9= Empire Business Tower 130 m (430 ft) 33 2011 Erbil Tallest building in Iraq from 2011 to 2013.[8]
10 Rayhaan Rotana 120 m (390 ft) 32 2017 Baghdad
11 Quattro Towers 116 m (381 ft) 29 2017 Erbil
12 Ishtar Hotel 99 m (325 ft) 21 1982 Baghdad Formerly known as Ishtar Sheraton Hotel & Casino. Seriously damaged during a bomb attack on October 2005. Tallest building in Iraq from 1982 to 2011.

Under construction

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This section lists skyscrapers and high-rises in Iraq that are under construction and are expected to rise over 300 ft (91 m) in height. As of 2026, Baghdad’s skyline is growing rapidly, with five supertall skyscrapers and more than 45 skyscrapers planned to reach at least 328 ft (100 m), along with numerous additional proposals.

Name Height Floors Estimated Completion City Notes
First Iraq Tower 380 m (1,250 ft) 80 2028 Baghdad [9]
Amwaj Twin Towers 330 m (1,080 ft) 70 2028 Baghdad
Amwaj Twin Towers II 280 m (920 ft) 60 2028 Baghdad
Rashid Gate Tower 260 m (850 ft) 70 2028 Baghdad
Dijlah Dreams Tower 1 240 m (790 ft) 60 TBA Baghdad
Dijlah Dreams Tower 2 240 m (790 ft) 60 TBA Baghdad
Dijlah Dreams Tower 3 240 m (790 ft) 60 TBA Baghdad
Landmark Gateway 1 240 m (790 ft) 60 TBA Baghdad
Landmark Gateway 2 240 m (790 ft) 60 TBA Baghdad
Bismayah Hotel Skyscraper 240 m (790 ft) 60 TBA Baghdad
Al-Asreeyah Tower 1 230 m (750 ft) 52 TBA Baghdad [10]
Al-Asreeyah Tower 2 230 m (750 ft) 52 TBA Baghdad
Fakher Towers 1 220 m (720 ft) 53 2027 Baghdad
Nawas Tower 210 m (690 ft) 50 TBA Baghdad [11]
Dragh Tower 1 210 m (690 ft) 47 TBA Baghdad [12]
Dragh Tower 2 210 m (690 ft) 47 TBA Baghdad
Dragh Tower 3 210 m (690 ft) 47 TBA Baghdad
Dragh Tower 4 210 m (690 ft) 47 TBA Baghdad
Fakher Towers 2 200 m (660 ft) 50 TBA Baghdad
Heritage Towers 186 m (610 ft) 48 TBA Baghdad
Fakher Towers 3 180 m (590 ft) 43 TBA Baghdad
Kurd Tower 1 175 m (574 ft) 33 TBA Sulaymaniyah [13]
Kurd Tower 2 175 m (574 ft) 33 TBA Sulaymaniyah
Baghdad Grand Palace Hotel 170 m (560 ft) 40 2028 Baghdad
Heritage Towers 2 160 m (520 ft) 40 TBA Baghdad
Zayouna Tower 1 160 m (520 ft) 41 TBA Baghdad
Zayouna Tower 2 160 m (520 ft) 41 TBA Baghdad
Zayouna Tower 3 160 m (520 ft) 41 TBA Baghdad
Zayouna Tower 4 160 m (520 ft) 41 TBA Baghdad
Zayouna Tower 5 160 m (520 ft) 41 TBA Baghdad
Burj Rawan 160 m (520 ft) 50 TBA Baghdad
Al Firdous Mall Tower 158 m (518 ft) 15 TBA Karbala
Golden Towers 1 155 m (509 ft) 45 TBA Baghdad
Golden Towers 2 155 m (509 ft) 45 TBA Baghdad
Golden Towers 3 155 m (509 ft) 45 TBA Baghdad
Golden Towers 4 155 m (509 ft) 45 TBA Baghdad
Canali Towers 1 150 m (490 ft) 44 TBA Baghdad
Canali Towers 2 150 m (490 ft) 44 TBA Baghdad
Canali Towers 3 150 m (490 ft) 44 TBA Baghdad
Canali Towers 4 150 m (490 ft) 44 TBA Baghdad
Canali Towers 5 150 m (490 ft) 44 TBA Baghdad
Kadhmiya Waterfront Tower 150 m (490 ft) 50 TBA Baghdad
Swas Tower 150 m (490 ft) 50 TBA Mosul
Baghdad View Commercial Tower 150 m (490 ft) 40 TBA Baghdad
Ishtar Gate Towers 1 150 m (490 ft) TBA TBA Baghdad
Ishtar Gate Towers 2 150 m (490 ft) TBA TBA Baghdad
Downtown Baghdad Tower C 132 m (433 ft) 35 2027 Baghdad
Downtown Baghdad Tower D 132 m (433 ft) 35 2027 Baghdad
Downtown Baghdad Tower G 132 m (433 ft) 35 2026 Baghdad
Downtown Baghdad Tower H 132 m (433 ft) 35 2027 Baghdad
Al Firdous Towers 130 m (430 ft) 36 TBA Karbala
Swiss Commercial Tower 112 m (367 ft) 26 TBA Baghdad [14]
Silk Tower 1 110 m (360 ft) 33 TBA Baghdad
Silk Tower 2 110 m (360 ft) 33 TBA Baghdad
Silk Tower 3 110 m (360 ft) 33 TBA Baghdad
Silk Tower 4 110 m (360 ft) 33 TBA Baghdad
Silk Tower 5 110 m (360 ft) 33 TBA Baghdad
Silk Tower 6 110 m (360 ft) 33 TBA Baghdad
Silk Tower 7 110 m (360 ft) 33 TBA Baghdad
Diamond Tower 1 104 m (341 ft) 29 TBA Baghdad
Diamond Tower 2 104 m (341 ft) 29 TBA Baghdad
Emerald Tower 102 m (335 ft) 25 TBA Baghdad
Wishes Towers 101 m (331 ft) 25 TBA Karbala
Sky Office Tower 100 m (330 ft) 24 TBA Baghdad

On hold

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This list ranks skyscrapers and high-rises in Iraq that are currently on hold and were planned to exceed 300 ft (91 m) in height.

Name Height
m (ft)		 Floors Estimated Completion City Notes
Naza Tower 275 m (902 ft) 65 TBD Erbil Indefinitely on hold since 2018.
Marriott Hotel 122 m (400 ft) 28 TBD Erbil

Proposed

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This list ranks proposed skyscrapers and high-rises in Iraq that are planned to exceed 300 ft (91 m) in height.

Name Height
m (ft)		 Floors Estimated Completion City Notes
The Bride 1,152 m (3,780 ft) 241 TBD Basra If built, it would become the world's tallest building and structure. Despite the project being presented, there are currently no signs of construction.[15]
Max Tower 470 m (1,542 ft) TBD TBD Erbil
Erbil Tower 190 m (623 ft) TBD TBD Erbil
Future City Tower 1 138 m (453 ft) 46 TBD Erbil [16]
Future City Tower 2 138 m (453 ft) 46 TBD Erbil

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Erbil 1 Tower (Zaniary Tower) – Project Details". Smsar. Smsar Real Estate. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  2. ↑ "Central Bank of Iraq". Zaha Hadid Architects. Zaha Hadid Architects. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  3. ↑ "Central Bank of Iraq (CBI)". Werner Sobek. Werner Sobek. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  4. ↑ "London Towers Erbil". London Towers Erbil. London Towers Erbil. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  5. ↑ "Cavalli Tower". Homele. Homele. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  6. ↑ "Tulip Towers". Tulip Towers. North Light Holding / Tulip Towers. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  7. ↑ "Erbil's Justice Tower: an ironic landmark". Round City. Round City. June 13, 2021. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  8. ↑ "Empire Business Tower". BCM Holding – Completed Projects Abroad. BCM Holding A.Ş. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  9. ↑ "First Iraq Tower". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Vertical Urbanism. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  10. ↑ "Construction begins on Iraq's tallest twin towers in Baghdad". Iraqi News. IraqiNews.com. July 7, 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  11. ↑ "Burj Nawas". Burj Nawas. Burj Nawas. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  12. ↑ "Baghdad reaches for the sky: Ziggurat-inspired Dragh Towers project unveiled". Iraqi News. IraqiNews.com. April 21, 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  13. ↑ "Kurd Towers". Faruk Investment Group. Faruk Investment Group. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  14. ↑ "SWISS COMPOUND". Raha Architects. Raha Architects. October 16, 2023. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  15. ↑ Tucker, Emma (November 19, 2015). "World's tallest building planned for Iraq's Basra Province". Dezeen. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Future City Towers in Erbil, Kurdistan by Partner Studio and Parsha Architects". Amazing Architecture. Amazing Architecture Magazine. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
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