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

Under construction

• 2030 (est) Burj Azizi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 649 m, Level 130

• 2029 (est) North Bund Centre, Shanghai, China. 394.5 m, Level 84

• 2028 (est) Jeddah Tower, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 634 m, Level 157

• 2027 (est) Goldin Finance 117, Tianjin, China. 578.1 m, Level 116

• 2023 (est.) Merdeka 118, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 517.7 m, Level 117 (Spire observation level at 566 m)

• 2030 (est.) Senna Tower, Balneário Camboriú, Brazil. 505 m, Level 140

• 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

<big>Approved</big>

• 2025 (est.) Signature Tower Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia. 515.8 m, Level 111

• 2030 (est.) Millennium Tower, Frankfurt, Germany. 280 m, Level 67

Destroyed

• 2 World Trade Center, Top of the World observation deck, outdoor observation deck on top of building, 1,362 feet (415 m), World Trade Center (1973–2001), New York, United States - Destroyed during the September 11 attacks

Gallery

See also

• Observation car

• Observation wheel

• Timeline of world's highest observation decks

References