Capital Gate
Four times more extreme than Pisa
Opening Hours
24/7
Duration
1 hour
Address
Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street
About Capital Gate
Capital Gate is one of Abu Dhabi's most iconic landmarks and a true symbol of modern Emirati architecture. This skyscraper is famous for its dramatic 18-degree westward lean—four times more extreme than the Leaning Tower of Pisa! This engineering marvel earned a spot in the Guinness World Records as the "world's furthest leaning man-made tower."
Rising 160 meters (35 floors), the tower houses the luxurious Andaz Hotel (floors 18-33) and office spaces. Its showstopper? A 19th-floor infinity pool that appears to spill over the building's edge, offering breathtaking city views—perfect for soaking in Abu Dhabi's skyline.
Capital Gate's construction pushed engineering boundaries. To achieve its gravity-defying tilt, builders drilled 490 piles 30 meters deep and reinforced a steel core with a mesh of tension rods. Its façade features 12,500 uniquely shaped glass panels—a design that combats desert heat while flooding interiors with natural light. Proof that in the UAE, even the laws of physics get a luxury upgrade.
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Getting There
- By Metro:
- Start by taking Dubai Metro's Red Line to Ibn Battuta Metro Station.
- Transfer to the E101 bus bound for Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station.
- From there, take any of these local buses: 5, 7, 32, 44, 54, 56, 63, or 94 – all stop near Capital Gate.
- By Bus:
- From Dubai, catch the E101 bus at Ibn Battuta Bus Station to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station.
- Then hop on buses 5, 7, 32, 44, 54, 56, 63, or 94 – they'll get you within walking distance of Capital Gate.
You need a Nol card to use public transportation.
Additional Information
Capital Gate holds the Guinness World Record as the world's furthest leaning man-made tower, with a dramatic 18-degree westward tilt - that's over four times more extreme than the Leaning Tower of Pisa! But here's the key difference: while Pisa's famous slant was an accidental engineering flaw, Capital Gate's gravity-defying angle was intentionally designed as its signature architectural feature.
