Abu Dhabi 'leaning tower' beats Pisa: press
AFP
ABU DHABI- An Abu Dhabi tower has been recognised as the "furthest-leaning man-made tower" in the world by Guinness World Records, local newspapers reported on Sunday.
The 160-metre tower, developed by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company, leans at 18 degrees -- over four times the angle of Italy's famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, Khaleej Times reported.
Capital Gate
Capital Gate was designed from the get-go to take an angled stance, unlike the Tower of Pisa, which slanted over with time.
The 35-storey tower's 18-degree angle is achieved by staggering the floor plates from the 12th floor up, the newspaper added.
The tower is expected to be completed in late 2010 and will house a five-star hotel and offices.
The United Arab Emirates is home to another world record building, the 828-metre Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which is the tallest building in the world.
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