One of the most vibrant cities of the Middle East is Abu Dhabi, in the UAE. Every city has it’s iconic land mark and so does this city. One that has rose to recent fame is, Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, a sky scrapper of its kind. The 35 stories tall building stands next to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition center. The proud owners of this creation are the Abu Dhabi Exhibitions Company.
While in Abu Dhabi there are plenty of options to choose from to stay in. Luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi City are often chosen by visitors for their luxury experience and close proximity to most of the attractions in the city. One that has been highly praised by past visitors is the Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara. Offering a spacious luxurious experiences combining modernity as well as the hint of the rich Arab culture, the hotel is a perfect place to stay while in Abu Dhabi.
The Capital Gate is also often compared to the leaning tower of Pisa, however this tower holds the Gunnies world record for “World’s furthest leaning man made tower”. The Capital Gate has an 18 degree lean which is four times that of the tower of Pisa. Not only does the lean attract so many eyes however the entire tapering design itself is quite fascinating. Due to the structure of the building various floors at various levels have different floor space.
Other places worth checking while in Abu Dhabi include the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, which again is a magnificent o piece of architecture. Ferrari world and the Yas islands where you can find an incedible amount of wild life roaming around and a great place to enjoy a safari. Abu Dhabi also boasts of great beaches to soak up the sun.
Shehera Fioni is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Catalina Forbes. Her content is based on many thrilling escapades offered to travellers across the world.
