Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesAl Rawdah
Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi, by Hyatt
Leaning glass tower
Al Rawdah Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
HyattLeaning glass tower
Guests check in on the 18th floor, stepping into an art-filled design hotel suspended inside a gravity-defying skyscraper.
“The structure was designed with graceful elegance and looks as if it’s rising out of Abu Dhabi Island.”
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
the rakishly slanted skyscraper that houses Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi is nothing if not audacious.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre sits right next door. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a short drive away.
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The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows slant outward over the city, and selected bathrooms have soaking tubs looking toward the gulf.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers and a whirlpool flank the outdoor pool, which curves along the building's leaning diagrid glass facade.
The spa and gym
Dedicated steam rooms sit inside Rayana Spa, and Technogym treadmills look out through the slanted glass facade.
Restaurant
Cyan Brasserie
Curved teal booths sit beneath leaning windows, and the kitchen serves French brasserie dishes infused with Middle Eastern flavours.
In contrast to the minimalist rooms, the public spaces are filled with ornate Middle Eastern art and decorative motifs, from intricate wooden window adornments to Islamic calligraphy.
At the table
The outdoor terrace at 18 Degrees pours cocktails at sunset, and Andaz Lounge serves specialty coffees and fresh pastries.
How it began
Architectural firm RMJM engineered the building with an 18-degree westward tilt, setting a Guinness World Record for human-made lean.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.