The Shard, London
Twice as high as any other viewing platform in the UKs capital, the View from the Shard gives you the most vertigo-inducing vistas of the city. The tallest building in Western Europe, it is open until 10pm - so take our tip and go at night for the most dramatic city scape,. theviewfromtheshard.com
Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur
With a skybridge at 170m above the ground, youll need a stiff drink before crossing between Kuala Lumpurs twin towers. For a less scary option, head to the observation deck on level 86 . petronastwintowers.com.my
Rockefeller Centre, New York
Most people head up the Empire State Building, but it is so much better to climb the Rock and then you get to see it. With 360º views, the Top of the Rock Observation Deck is the most spectacular way to observe NYC. rockefellercenter.com
Burj Khalifa, Dubai
As the tallest building in the world, there is no better way to see the sights of Dubai than from level 124 of Burj Khalifa. 26,000 glass panels mean you wont miss a thing. burjkhalifa.ae
Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai
Remember the Shanghai views in Skyfall? Well the (worlds highest) observatory on the 100
Sydney Tower Eye, Sydney
The Skywalk at the Sydney Tower Eye is only for the brave: if you can bear to look, with the glass floor platform youll get a fantastic birds eye view of Australias biggest city. sydneytowereye.com/au
Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo
350 metres above the ground is the Tembo Deck of this 634m tall structure. With a 360º vista of Japans capital city, the sight will leave you speechless. tokyo-skytree.jp
CN Tower, Toronto
Book dinner at 360 The Restaurant for a fabulous revolving view of Toronto. The tower also boasts the worlds highest wine cellar if you fancy sharing a bottle at 351m above ground level. cntower.ca
Photo: Tokyo Skytree - © Yasufumi-NishiJNTO
