It’s not just a figure of speech: Balneário Camboriú is home to eight of Brazil’s ten tallest buildings, earning the city the nickname “Brazilian Dubai.” The explanation lies in a rare combination — a narrow strip of land between the sea and the hills, intense real estate speculation, and few height restrictions — that pushed the coastline to grow upward instead of outward.
Brazil’s tallest building today is the Yachthouse Residence Club, standing at 294.1 meters with 81 floors in Balneário Camboriú. Right behind it are the One Tower (290 m) and the Infinity Coast (234 m), also in the city — which boasts the highest concentration of skyscrapers per capita in the country.
1. Yachthouse Residence Club — 294.1 m
The twin towers of Yachthouse, designed by the Italian firm Pininfarina (the same brand behind cars like Ferrari), were delivered in 2022 and gained an extra 13 meters of spires in 2024, solidifying their status as the tallest residential building in the country and in Latin America, according to G1. With 81 floors, the towers are also the tallest twin buildings in the region.
2. One Tower — 290 m
Located in Barra Sul, facing the sea, the One Tower was delivered in 2022 by the same developer behind Yachthouse, FG Empreendimentos. Its 290 meters include about 30 meters of dome and antenna at the top — without that ornament, it would fall below Yachthouse in pure structural height.
3. Infinity Coast — 234 m
With 66 floors and loft-style apartments, the Infinity Coast ranks third in the national list. The city is home to eight of the country’s ten tallest buildings — something that doesn’t happen anywhere else in Brazil, not even in capitals like São Paulo.
Under construction: The Tower and Senna Tower
The current ranking is provisional. The Senna Tower, announced in 2024 with a projected 544 meters, will compete for the title of tallest building in Latin America once completed — completion is expected in 2035, with construction starting in late 2025. Before that, The Tower, with around 340 projected meters, is also expected to surpass Yachthouse once finished.
A word of caution: skyscraper construction timelines often change, so treat these heights as plans, not facts — for up-to-date data, the Wikipedia list of the city’s skyscrapers is usually updated as deliveries happen.
How to see the skyline up close
The best way to grasp this scale is from afar — from the sea, a viewpoint, or a boat tour along the coast, with Yachthouse and One Tower cutting into the horizon behind the sandy strip. If you want that panoramic view without relying on luck with the weather, you can book a ticket to the Summit BC viewpoint, the highest point open to the public in the central area:
At sunset, the buildings are backlit and the view from the waterfront — especially from Praia Central — becomes the most sought-after activity for first-time visitors to the city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tallest building in Brazil?
The Yachthouse Residence Club in Balneário Camboriú, at 294.1 meters with 81 floors — a title earned in 2024 after the installation of additional spires.
Why does Balneário Camboriú have so many tall buildings?
The city has a narrow strip of land between the sea and the hills, which limits horizontal expansion, combined with few height restrictions and strong real estate demand — a combination that pushed vertical development to extremes.
What will be the tallest building in Brazil in the future?
The Senna Tower is expected to take the title, with a projected 544 meters, but completion is only slated for 2035 — before that, The Tower (around 340 m) is also expected to surpass Yachthouse.
Can you visit the top of these buildings?
No — they are residential, with no public access to the top. If you want height and a panoramic view, you’ll need to visit public viewpoints like Summit BC.
Conclusion
Balneário Camboriú has become a unique case in Brazilian architecture: no other city in the country concentrates so many residential skyscrapers on such a short stretch of coastline. To see this skyline up close and plan the rest of your trip, check out the complete guide to Balneário Camboriú.