
Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
Art-forward design-driven luxury boutique with genuine Emirati cultural texture. Mashrabiya screens, Islamic calligraphy, Al Sadu weaving patterns, and date palm motifs are woven into room decor and public spaces. Contemporary without being sterile — there's warmth here.
Even the entry-level rooms start on floor 18, so every single room has a genuine panoramic city view
Why It Matters
Holds the Guinness World Record for the world's furthest-leaning man-made structure at 18 degrees. Home to Abu Dhabi's only rooftop 'sky spa' (19th floor). Runs a permanent hotel art gallery (165 Gallery) on the ground floor alongside rotating exhibitions throughout the building. Rooms start from 6,500 World of Hyatt points per night, making it strong value for points collectors.
The Capital Gate building leans 18 degrees west — more than four times the tilt of the Leaning Tower of Pisa — and holds the Guinness World Record for it. Andaz occupies floors 18–33 of this landmark, and the interiors deliver on that architectural audacity: coffee-and-cream tones, local Emirati art on every corridor, a jaw-dropping 18th-floor lobby with an outrageous chandelier, and floor-to-ceiling windows everywhere you look. It's not a beach hotel and it's not close to the tourist circuit, but if dramatic design and sky-high views are the brief, this place delivers.
Where You'll Stay
13 room types available
The Property
Eat & Drink
7 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Permanent hotel art gallery on the ground floor featuring Emirati and local art. Complimentary for all guests and visitors. The only permanent hotel art gallery in Abu Dhabi.
Each room features locally inspired stories and art tied to four Emirati cultural symbols — Mashrabiya, Khatt, Al Sadu, and Date Palms — woven into the decor and hotel materials.
Ever-changing temporary art exhibitions throughout the hotel floors, reflecting Emirati cultural symbols including Mashrabiya, Khatt calligraphy, Al Sadu weaving, and date palm motifs.
19th-floor game room adjacent to the pool area, featuring a pool table, small library, and chilled water. Good for a shaded break from the desert heat.
19th-floor outdoor suspended pool. Abu Dhabi's highest rooftop pool. Same depth throughout (just under 5 feet) with a recessed seating area. Open 7am–7pm. Padded loungers with sun umbrellas. Pool bar service available. Complimentary for hotel guests.
Shisha and hookah available on the 18th-floor terrace at 18 Degrees Bar. Popular for evening gatherings with city views.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Four state-of-the-art Studios on the mezzanine level for private business gatherings, board meetings, cocktail receptions, and events. Business center with work desk and printing.
Complimentary throughout the property, with recorded speeds of 82+ Mbps.
Sodas, tonic water, chips, and chocolate-covered dates are complimentary in all rooms. Alcoholic items (beer ~AED 50, wine ~AED 60) charged separately.
App-based digital check-in and digital key available via the World of Hyatt app. The hotel also issues distinctive wooden room keys as physical keepsakes.
On-site gated self-parking available. Note: a staff member must open the gate each time — not independently accessible by key card.
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