{
  "id": 12901026,
  "title": "A sky-high perspective: Exploring Abu Dhabi's Etihad Towers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/a-sky-high-perspective-exploring-abu-dhabis-etihad-towers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T15:53:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi/a-sky-high-perspective-exploring-abu-dhabis-etihad-towers-1.500703178"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi witnesses a brief moment of stillness at dusk, with the sun setting over the Gulf and casting a golden hue along the Corniche. The Etihad Towers, five soaring structures, pierce the sky and catch the fading light first. Tower 2, the tallest at 305 meters and 74 floors, emerges as the prominent figure among the five. The towers lean slightly towards one another, as if whispering secrets in shared silence.\n\nAfter years of planning, construction began in 2006 under Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan's guidance. The Australian firm DBI Design conceptualized the towers as an artistic sculpture rather than a conventional skyscraper. By October 2011, the final tower was completed, transforming Abu Dhabi's skyline forever.\n\nThe towers house luxurious residences, with over 900 apartments and penthouses. More than half of these have already been sold to international buyers. Tower 3, focusing on office spaces, also serves as the city's working core, housing several embassies.\n\nThe Avenue, situated in the basement, features high-end boutiques and private shopping rooms. Materials and finishes are meticulously chosen to create an ambiance that slows down time. However, the true secret lies above, in the Observation Deck at 300, the highest point within the Etihad Towers. Located on the 74th floor of Tower 2, visitors are treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the city, with the Corniche transforming into a string of twinkling lights and the Gulf spreading out in all shades of blue. Abu Dhabi appears to be an oasis, offering visitors a unique and unforgettable perspective.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: There is an hour in Abu Dhabi when the day seems to hold its breath. The sun sinks toward the Gulf, the heat loosens its grip, and along the Corniche the light turns the colour of honey. Five towers catch it first. Etihad Towers rise from the waterfront like a handful of glass blades pushed into the sand. No two are alike. Tower 2 is the giant at 305 metres and 74 floors, the fourth…",
  "key_points": [
    "Etihad Towers, five skyscrapers, dominate Abu Dhabi skyline",
    "Tower 2, tallest at 305 meters, catches fading light first",
    "Observation Deck at 74th floor offers panoramic city views"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}