Queen Elizabeth death: World's tallest building Burj Khalifa lit up

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai - the world's tallest building - has been lit up in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.

It is one of many skyscrapers around the world which has been lit up to pay tribute to the late monarch, who died on Thursday aged 96.

The 830-metre-tall skyscraper was lit up with the Union Jack flag and a portrait of the Queen earlier this week.

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai has been lit up to remember the Queen.
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai has been lit up to remember the Queen. Photo credit: Getty Images

Several other iconic buildings had also been illuminated to pay tribute to the Queen.

The Empire State Building Twitter account tweeted a photo of the building in New York with the caption: "Tonight, our tower lights will shine in purple and sparkle in silver to honour the life and legacy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II."

Berlin's Brandenburg Gate was lit up with the Union Jack and Brazil's Christ the Redeemer statue was lit up in red, blue and white to honour Her Majesty.

The Sydney Opera House had a photo of the Queen projected onto its sails and Paris's Eiffel Tower had its lights switched off on Friday (local time), to pay tribute to the late Queen.

A state funeral for the Queen will be held on Monday, Sept. 19 (local time).