Capital Gate
Times of IndiaTimes Travel Editor/SIGHTSEEING, ABU DHABI/ Updated : Sep 14, 2017, 15:10 IST
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You’ll most definitely forget the Leaning Tower of Pisa when you’ll see this stunning architecture in Abu Dhabi called the Capital Gate! Located just adjacent to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, this modern challenger on … Read more
You’ll most definitely forget the Leaning Tower of Pisa when you’ll see this stunning architecture in Abu Dhabi called the Capital Gate! Located just adjacent to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, this modern challenger on Khaleej Al Arabi Street is designed with an unusual lean, which is 18 degrees westward angle — almost four times the lean than the Tower of Pisa. Read less

You’ll most definitely forget the Leaning Tower of Pisa when you’ll see this stunning architecture in Abu Dhabi called the Capital Gate! Located just adjacent to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, this modern challenger on Khaleej Al Arabi Street is designed with an unusual lean, which is 18 degrees westward angle — almost four times the lean than the Tower of Pisa. The 160 metres, 35-storey tower is the world’s furthest leaning man-made tower and one of the most photographed structures in all of UAE. It holds several records, including Guinness World Records for its exceptional lean. Also this tower houses one of the best luxurious hotels in Abu Dhabi, the Hyatt Capital Gate hotel. So you if you want to get a closer look at this architectural marvel, you can also book a room at the hotel and indulge in luxury!
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