Taipei 101 stands 508 meters (1667 feet) tall. It was the first building in the world to break the half kilometer mark, and had been the tallest building since its opening in 2004 until 2009, when Burj Khalifa in Dubai was built. The elevators of Taipei 101 transport passengers from the 5th to the 89th floor in just 37 seconds! The 89th floor Observatory level offers visitors a commanding view of the city and Taipei Basin in all directions.