€£$
по-русскиen Español (pronto)
enter
1159places to visit
in the world
85places to visit
in Emirates
21places to visit
in Abu Dhabi

The Capital Gatein Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

#16of 21 places to visitin Abu Dhabi

Adventure Rating in Abu Dhabi

TOP-27 adventure's step-by-step
recipes & lifehacks
How to visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu DhabiHow to dive with dugongs in Abu DhabiHow to take safari on Sir Bani Yas in Abu DhabiHow to see Yowla dance in Abu DhabiHow to visit the Date Festival in Abu DhabiHow to feed giraffes in Abu DhabiHow to try pearl diving in Abu Dhabi
27 things to doin Abu Dhabi
Skyscraper with the biggest inclination angle (18°)! The Capital Gates holds offices, a 5-star hotel and panoramic-view restaurant.
The Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi
Huge skyscraper that surpassed the world-known Leaning Tower of Pisa rises in Abu Dhabi and attracts more and more travellers.

The Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi

To reduce seismo-pressure to zero and get wind force under control diagrid technology was used in construction.

The Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi
The Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi

Interesting facts


• The Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi is 160 meter high
• 12 thousand of glass was used for the tower external covering
• Widening at the top make the construction unique
• 5-star Hyatt hotel is situated in the Leaning Tower and the view from its suites gives a feeling as if you live in the clouds literally
• Inclination angle is 18° while The Leaning Tower of Pisa holds only 5°.

The Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi

How to get


If you take a taxi or drive a car, you need to go to Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street; from the airport it takes about 10 minutes to reach the place.

The Capital Gate at night, Abu Dhabi

Visit to the tower is free, except for some events in Exhibition Centre.

In case you want to book a room in the high-tech hotel it will cost you 500€ and more.

Things to do here 1

DMARC CheckGet instant DMARC check on DmarcDkim.comadvertisement

DMARC allows you to discover, monitor, and fix weak spots in your email setup, prevent email spoofing, and increase email deliverability. Is your domain vulnerable?

#26Go up the Falling tower in Abu DhabiGo up the Falling towerMickey Collins

A skyscraper Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi is called the Falling Tower. Its slope is 4.5 times more than a slope of Pisan Tower.

AED 45
Know more things to do?Guest

Share your ideas of what to do in Abu Dhabi with other travellers — together we'll make our travellings more interesting!

The Capital Gate on the map

Location: Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street

Open hours

6 am — 11:30 pm

Contacts

Phone: +971(0)2 406 4400

Reviews

Guest08 December 2024

More places to visit in Abu Dhabi

#17Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Abu DhabiSheikh Zayed Bridge

Construction of immense complexity and incredibility in the history of bridge engineering is truly deserves to be awarded the most significant prize in architecture sphere.

#13Hiltonia Beach Club in Abu DhabiHiltonia Beach Club

Hiltonia is the best place for water sports located in the western part of the Corniche. Here you can opt for a banana boat, go water skiing, canoeing, scuba diving or fishing.

#3Yas Island in Abu DhabiYas Island

The main centre of amusement in Abu Dhabi where you can see the most incredible construction in the world - 2,5-hectare artificial island.

#4The Corniche in Abu DhabiThe Corniche

The Corniche is another outstanding sight in Abu Dhabi. Parks, night clubs, restaurants and beach - exciting things that won't let you just pass by.

#19Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Hotel in Abu DhabiJumeirah at Etihad Towers Hotel

This hotel is the embodiment of the highest standards of luxury vacation, that is beyond comparison in Abu Dhabi. Here you can find an awesome observation platform.

#12Capital Dragons Organization in Abu DhabiCapital Dragons Organization

Capital Dragons is a member of the UAE Dragon Boat Association. The organization's mission is popularizing marine sports and team dragon boat racing in particular.

#10The Persian Gulf in Abu DhabiThe Persian Gulf

The Persian Gulf is the Middle East in all of its aspects - authentic traditions and charming atmosphere of ancient Arabic fairy tales.

#14Yas Mall in Abu DhabiYas Mall

Yas mall is the biggest in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and the second biggest in the country. It is located on the famous man-made Yas Island.

#7The Manarat Al Saadiyat Museum in Abu DhabiThe Manarat Al Saadiyat Museum

Here you can get familiar with the contemporary art and find out more about the history of Saadiyat Island. The museum holds all kinds of exhibitions of local and foreign masters.

#6Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu DhabiEmirates Palace Hotel

The presidential hotel that looks like an exquisite Arabian palace - Emirates Palace is one of the best hotels in the Emirates - the breathtaking epitome of luxury and wealth.

#1Qasr Al Hosn fort in Abu DhabiQasr Al Hosn fort

The oldest building in Abu Dhabi, which is called its birthplace. It is next to the modern skyscrapers, recalling the past of the emirate.

#11Ferrari World in Abu DhabiFerrari World

The world's largest Ferrari theme park is a unique concentration of attractions, restaurants, boutiques and shops.