Capital Gate, Skyscraper in Abu Dhabi
Capital Gate is a skyscraper in Abu Dhabi that leans 18 degrees west, earning it the nickname 'The Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi'.
Construction of Capital Gate began in 2007 and was completed in 2010.
The building's design reflects the rapid development and modernization of the United Arab Emirates.
It houses offices, a hotel and a restaurant.
Capital Gate holds the Guinness World Record for the 'furthest leaning man-made tower.'
Location: Abu Dhabi
Inception: 2009
Architect: RMJM
Architectural style: deconstructivism
Floors above the ground: 35
Height: 160 m
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