Capital Gate
Abu Dhabi's leaning tower, a 35-storey office block designed to tilt 18 degrees to the west. That is more than three times the lean of the tower at Pisa, and here it was done on purpose.
- Where
- Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 24.4186, 54.4347
Get the Capital Gate stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Capital Gate. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Abu Dhabi volume with your photos and a note.
Near Capital Gate
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque 4.0 km
The largest mosque in the country, a white marble courtyard ringed by domes and four minarets at the entrance to Abu Dhabi. Its prayer hall holds one of the biggest knotted carpets in the world, and Sheikh Zayed, founder of the UAE, is buried in its grounds.
Mangrove National Park 4.3 km
A protected belt of grey mangroves along the eastern shore of Abu Dhabi island, within sight of the city's towers. Shallow channels wind between the trees, and most people see it from a kayak, among herons, crabs and small fish.
Wahat Al Karama 4.5 km
A memorial opposite the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, unveiled in 2016 to honour Emiratis who died in the line of duty. It has three parts: a group of leaning pillars, a pavilion of honour bearing their names, and a memorial plaza.
Emirates Park Zoo 8.7 km
A privately owned zoo and resort in Al Bahia, on the northern edge of Abu Dhabi, opened in 2012. Its grounds are landscaped to recall Africa and hold more than 1,100 animals of over 220 species, one of the largest collections in the emirate.
Qasr Al Hosn 11 km
The oldest stone building in Abu Dhabi, begun around 1761 as a watchtower guarding the island's fresh water well. It grew into the fort and home of the ruling family, and its whitewashed walls now hold a museum of the city's story.
Abu Dhabi Corniche 11 km
The 8 kilometre waterfront of Abu Dhabi, with separate paths for walkers and cyclists, play areas, cafés and a public beach. It runs along the city's northwestern edge, facing the Gulf on one side and the towers on the other.
Etihad Towers 12 km
Five curved glass towers on the Abu Dhabi waterfront, across the road from Emirates Palace, holding homes, offices and a hotel. A car leaps between two of them in the film Furious 7, and an observation deck sits high in one tower.
Saadiyat Island 13 km
A low island 500 metres off Abu Dhabi, being shaped into the emirate's cultural centre. The Louvre Abu Dhabi already stands on its shore, with more museums and galleries planned around it, and long white beaches face the Gulf.
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Questions
Where is Capital Gate?
Capital Gate is in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (4.0 km), Mangrove National Park (4.3 km), Wahat Al Karama (4.5 km).
How do I get the Capital Gate stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Capital Gate and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Abu Dhabi volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Capital Gate before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Abu Dhabi volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
Collect your first stamp.
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