List of 5 Tallest Towers in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital city, is renowned as a significant area of architectural design appealing to architecture enthusiasts from different parts of the world. The world’s tallest towers in Abu Dhabi and the most innovative buildings in the city are a beautiful representation of architecture and a beautiful sight to behold.

While Dubai’s and the world’s tallest skyscraper, Burj Khalifa is a major tourist spot in the world, the UAE’s capital city, Abu Dhabi leaves no stone unturned in exciting the senses of architecture lovers from far and wide with its towering high rises; Burj Mohammed bin Rashid, a 381-meter-high skyscraper is the tallest among all. Apart from the awe-inspiring skyline and tallest residential buildings in the UAE, the city also draws attention with the thrill of the world-famous Formula 1 Grand Prix at Ferrari World and countless cultural icons.

Tallest Towers in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has numerous high-rise, low-rise buildings and skyscrapers. In this article, we have compiled the list of supertall structures in the city that include skyscrapers within the range of 300-600 meters. Out of all the tallest towers in Abu Dhabi, some hold an interesting mix of commercial and residential buildings whereas others are simply residential. Talking about the residential structures, the article also comprises the average prices for rented apartments in case you are planning to live in one of the tallest residential buildings of Abu Dhabi. Keep scrolling to know about them:

• Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid (A 382 Metre Tall Tower)

Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid is currently the tallest structure in Abu Dhabi standing 381.2 metres tall. This building lies in the World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi complex along with other two skyscrapers namely Hotel Tower and Trust Tower. The World Trade Centre is located on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed on First Street. The construction of this colossal building took 8 long years from 2007 to 2014. This supertall structure was announced to be the tallest structure in the city in 2014 only. Moreover, this building also ranked the UAE’s fifth, seventh and 34th tallest structure in the UAE, the Middle East and the world respectively. 

• ADNOC Headquarters (A 342 Metre Heighted Tower)

Popularly known as ADNOC, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Headquarters is counted among the most famed buildings in the city. It is not a residential tower though. Standing tall with a height of 342 metres, this is the 2nd tallest building in Abu Dhabi since 2015 when its construction was completed. It took six years to construct this super-tall skyscraper, situated on Corniche Road West. ADNOC Headquarters ranked the UAE’s 7th tallest building. It was also declared the 16th and 57th highest in the Middle East and the world respectively.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is a state-owned oil company founded in 1971. It is a commercial tower that features the base in a parallelogram shape. This building comprises receptions, restrooms and conference spaces in its South. Eco-friendly engineering technology has been used to design this exquisite building. It features a double-glazed façade that keeps it efficient in energy and protects it from harsh sunlight. There are more than 65 floors, a heritage museum, Centre for Crisis Management and Corniche Club within the building complex.

• The Landmark (A 324 Meters Tall Tower)

The third tallest building in Abu Dhabi, The Landmark stands tall at 324 metres and thus, truly justifies its name. Located on 8th Street, this building complex comprises both commercial as well as residential units. The construction of the towering Landmark Tower Abu Dhabi was started in 2006. It took 8 years to build this striking skyscraper. There are 77 floors in the building that include 5 basement levels. The Landmark is the 3rd tallest building in the emirate. Besides, it also ranked the UAE’s 19th tallest skyscrapers. It has also been declared the 21st and 83rd tallest building in the Middle East and in the world respectively. 

Lying on Abu Dhabi Corniche Promenade, The Landmark offers incredible Arabian Gulf views and beautiful vistas of the islands in proximity. This building has been designed using environment-friendly engineering technology and features numerous layered screens that shield the building from harsh sunlight. Inspired from the shape of a 12-sided dodecagon, majorly used in the heritage and art of Islam, The Landmark features a geometrical shape. There is a well-designed sky garden on the top of the tower as well.

One of the major skyscrapers in the emirate, The Landmark is home to several residential apartments. You can find a 1-Bed Unit in the building at an average price of AED 85k and a 3-Bed unit at AED 230k. The annual average price of a rented 4-Bedroom apartment in the building is AED 230k. Living in one of the apartments in this magnificent skyscraper will certainly be a beautiful experience since it lies in one of the high-end neighbourhoods of Abu Dhabi. 

• Etihad Tower 2 (A 305 Metre Heighted Tower)

Lying in the complex of Etihad Towers on Corniche W Street, Etihad Tower 2 is the fourth tallest towers in Abu Dhabi. This colossal skyscraper in Abu Dhabi stands tall at 305.3 meters. It took more than five years to build Etihad Tower 2 and its construction was completed by 2011. Etihad Tower 2 ranked the 25th tallest structure in the UAE. Further, it has been listed as the 28th and 123rd tallest building in the Middle East and in the world respectively.

There are two more residential towers in the complex, Etihad Towers namely Tower 4 and Tower 5. However, Etihad Tower 2 is the tallest among all five towers in the complex. There is a hotel and a residential mix in Tower 1 whereas there are offices in Tower 3. 

You might not have noticed but Etihad Towers towers are also seen in one of the action-packed scenes in Fast and Furious 7, a Hollywood movie, 2015. Brian O’ Conner (Paul Walker) and Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) are spotted driving a stolen Lykan Hyper Sport through these towers in the scene.

There are 80 floors on the ground and 4 underground levels in Etihad Tower 2. You can find countless rented apartments in Etihad Towers. A 1-bedroom unit in these towers is available at an annual average rent of AE 92k whereas a 2-Bedroom apartment is available at an average price of AED 130k. Along with the residential space, there is a 5-star hotel and a retail mall as well in the complex. 

• Sky Tower (A 292 Metre Tall Tower)

Standing tall at a height of 292 metres, Sky Tower is the fifth tallest building in Abu Dhabi. The construction of this towering skyscraper was completed in 2010. It took five long years from 2006 to 2010 to design this awe-inspiring building. The skyscraper is located in Al Reem Island’s The Shams Gate District. Sky Tower Abu Dhabi is the 29th and 35th tallest building in the UAE and the Middle East respectively. Aldar Properties developed the Sun and Sky Tower together. 

The skyscraper features crystals in its façade that reflect sunlight. The building has been designed in the shape of an elliptical using an engineering technology that reduces wind resistance. The Sky Tower has 74 floors comprising commercial as well as residential spaces, both for rent. The rooms designed here open into each other to provide air circulation. The current annual average price of a rented 1-Bedroom Unit in the Sky Tower is AED 75k. It is AED 115k for a 2-Bedroom Apartment. 

Summing it up

After Dubai, Abu Dhabi is one of the fastest developing emirates of the UAE. Many of the foreign investors and job seekers are relocated to the city for better opportunities. Through this article, we are making a little effort in making you aware of the tallest towers in Abu Dhabi and most opulent buildings in the emirate that are home to commercial as well as residential spaces. This will help you make well-informed decisions when you are finalizing your accommodation.  

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