Colombo's skyline has transformed dramatically since the 2010s, driven by Chinese investment (Port City), commercial demand, and luxury residential towers. Heights are architectural (including spires).
| Building | Height (m/ft) | Floors | Use | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Colombo (ITC Ratnadipa) | 471 m / 1,545 ft | 118 | Mixed-use (Hotel, Residences, Mall) | 2024 (topped out) |
| World Trade Center (Twin Towers) | 393 m / 1,289 ft | 39 | Office | 1997 |
| The Grand Millennium (Grand Hyatt) | 361 m / 1,184 ft | 53 | Hotel/Residences | 2023 |
| Lotus Tower (Nelum Kuluna) | 350 m / 1,148 ft | — | Observation/Telecom/Restaurant | 2019 |
| Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo (One Galle Face Tower 1) | 314 m / 1,030 ft | 63 | Hotel/Residences | 2017 |
| Cinnamon Grand Colombo (Transworks Square Tower 1) | 302 m / 991 ft | 61 | Hotel/Residences | 2024 |
| Fairway Colombo (Altair) | 271 m / 889 ft | 68 | Residential | 2021 |
| One Galle Face Tower 2 | 267 m / 876 ft | 57 | Residential | 2023 |