Etihad Towers, Al Bateen — Building Guide (2026)

Complex: Etihad Towers — five towers

Parent area: Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi

Developer / Owner: Sheikh Suroor Projects Department (SSPD)

Project lead: Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan

Architect: DBI Design (Australia)

Construction: 2006–2011

Location: Corniche Road, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi — opposite Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

Tower 1: Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers (hotel) — 74 floors, 280 metres, 382 rooms + 199 hotel apartments

Tower 2: Residential — 4th tallest building in Abu Dhabi (as of 2023); home to Observation Deck at 300 (75th floor)

Tower 3: Commercial — 53 floors of office space; 13 meeting rooms; Mezzoon ballroom

Towers 4 & 5: Residential

Total residential units: 885 apartments across Towers 2, 4, and 5

Unit types: 1–5 bedroom apartments, duplexes, penthouses

Unit sizes: 718 sq ft to 4,665 sq ft

Parking: 3,000 spaces; keycard access; valet service

Nearest bus stop: ADNOC HQ Bus Stop — approximately 5-minute drive; routes 7, 9, 67, 69, 71

Etihad Towers — Overview

Etihad Towers is a five-tower mixed-use complex on Corniche Road in Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi — one of the most recognisable and ambitious built landmarks in the UAE capital. Developed by Sheikh Suroor Projects Department under the direction of Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, designed by Australian architects DBI Design, and completed in 2011. The complex comprises three residential towers (Towers 2, 4, and 5), one commercial tower (Tower 3), and one hotel tower (Tower 1 — Conrad Abu Dhabi). The five towers are positioned on the Corniche waterfront directly opposite the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Hotel, forming the most dramatic skyline cluster on Abu Dhabi’s waterfront boulevard.

The complex’s design draws on the maritime traditions and desert landscapes of the Arab world — the towers’ arcing silhouettes evoke scimitar blades and the billowing sails of wooden dhows, an architectural reference to Abu Dhabi’s seafaring heritage expressed through contemporary sculptural glass forms. Tower 2 is, as of 2023, the fourth tallest building in Abu Dhabi. The complex’s total footprint covers a private beach (2,200 sqm, accessible to hotel and serviced apartment guests), a podium retail destination (two levels, including Avenue — 35 high-end boutiques on the second floor), and a 3,000-space car park accessed via keycard and valet service.

The three residential towers deliver 885 apartments across 1 to 5-bedroom configurations and penthouses, positioned to offer panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf, the Abu Dhabi Corniche, and the city skyline. The hotel tower houses the Conrad Abu Dhabi — a five-star Forbes-rated property with 12 restaurants and bars, three outdoor pools, a full spa with 13 treatment rooms, and the Observation Deck at 300, the highest publicly accessible viewpoint in Abu Dhabi. The commercial tower provides a premium office address in Abu Dhabi’s most prestigious Corniche district, with 13 meeting rooms and the Mezzoon ballroom.

Etihad Towers achieved international popular recognition in 2015 when it served as a primary filming location for Furious 7, with the car-through-towers sequence featuring the towers’ upper floors as the fictional destination.

Etihad Towers is five towers on Abu Dhabi’s Corniche — 885 freehold residences across three residential towers, the Conrad Abu Dhabi hotel with 12 restaurants and the highest viewpoint in the emirate, a commercial tower with conference facilities, and two levels of luxury retail, all on the waterfront opposite the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental.

Location

Etihad Towers is located on the western end of Corniche Road in Al Bateen, directly opposite the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The Corniche waterfront promenade — Abu Dhabi’s most established public beachfront — runs adjacent to the complex, with Corniche Beach accessible within minutes on foot. The UAE Presidential Palace (Qasr Al Watan) and The Founder’s Memorial are within approximately 10 minutes by car. Marina Mall is approximately 10 minutes. Heritage Village — Abu Dhabi’s traditional museum and craft hub — is within approximately 10 minutes.

Within Abu Dhabi’s road network, the complex is positioned for fast central-city access: the E20 highway (Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street) is approximately 6 minutes by car. Abu Dhabi city centre and the ADNOC and ADIB corporate hub are within approximately 10–15 minutes. Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 30 minutes. Yas Island — Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Yas Mall — is approximately 25–30 minutes. Saadiyat Island — Louvre Abu Dhabi, NYU Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Beach — is approximately 15–20 minutes.

The Five Towers

Tower 1 — Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers (Hotel)

Tower 1 is the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers — a five-star hotel standing 74 floors and 280 metres tall. Originally opened in November 2011 as Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, the property was rebranded to Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers on 1 October 2020. The hotel holds a five-star Forbes rating and offers 382 rooms and 199 hotel apartments (studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations). Each hotel apartment is fully equipped with kitchen, free Wi-Fi, HDTV, floor-to-ceiling windows, and USB ports. The Conrad Abu Dhabi has 12 restaurants and bars, three outdoor pools, a poolside deck with dining, and a 2,200 sqm private beach — all accessible to hotel guests and serviced apartment residents. The Talise Spa (referred to in earlier branding as Body and Soul equivalent) provides 13 treatment rooms within the hotel tower. Hotel guests access the Observation Deck at 300 (Tower 2, 75th floor) via the lower podium connecting both towers.

Tower 2 — Residential (Observation Deck Tower)

Tower 2 is a residential tower and, as of January 2023, the fourth tallest building in Abu Dhabi. It is physically connected to Tower 1 (Conrad Abu Dhabi) via the lower linking podium, and houses the Observation Deck at 300 on the 75th floor — the highest publicly accessible viewpoint in Abu Dhabi, reached via the hotel connection. Tower 2 contains residential apartments across 1 to 5-bedroom configurations and penthouses, with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows offering Arabian Gulf and city views. Each residential tower in the complex has its own dedicated gymnasium, sauna, and decked pool area.

Tower 3 — Commercial

Tower 3 is the complex’s dedicated office tower, with 53 floors of commercial office space, 13 meeting rooms with live conferencing facilities and HD projection, and the Mezzoon ballroom — a large event venue within the Etihad Towers complex. The commercial tower can accommodate up to 2,200 guests in its conference and event capacity. It provides a premium office address in the Corniche Road / Al Bateen business district, one of Abu Dhabi’s most prestigious commercial locations.

Towers 4 and 5 — Residential

Towers 4 and 5 complete the residential component of Etihad Towers, together with Tower 2 delivering the complex’s total of 885 apartments. Both towers follow the same residential specification as Tower 2 — 1 to 5-bedroom apartments, duplexes, and penthouses with panoramic window glazing, dedicated gymnasium, sauna, and decked pool area per tower. The architectural form — arcing all-glass curtain wall across all five towers — creates a consistent visual identity from the Corniche waterfront and the Gulf.

The Units

One and Two-Bedroom Apartments

One-bedroom apartments are the second most popular configuration in Etihad Towers (after 2-bedroom); 2-bedroom apartments are the most sought-after in the complex overall.* Entry-level 1-bedroom apartments start from approximately 718 sq ft. All apartments have floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows providing Gulf or city views, and are fitted with the highest-standard fixtures and fittings delivered by the project’s construction specification. Units include central air conditioning, built-in storage, and access to each residential tower’s dedicated gymnasium, sauna, and pool deck.

Three, Four, and Five-Bedroom Apartments

Three-bedroom apartments are the third most popular configuration in the complex; 4-bedroom units fourth.* Larger format apartments and penthouses reach sizes of up to 4,665 sq ft — the most spacious residential configurations on the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Penthouses are available across the residential towers, offering the upper-floor positions and the most expansive Gulf panoramas within the complex. Duplexes are also available, providing multi-floor configurations within the tower structure. All units benefit from the complex-wide infrastructure: 3,000-space parking, 24-hour security, concierge service, and the two-level podium retail and dining base.

Hotel Apartments (Tower 1 — Conrad Abu Dhabi)

The 199 hotel apartments in Tower 1 (Conrad Abu Dhabi) are available for both short-term hotel-rate stays and longer serviced apartment arrangements. Configurations include studios and 1, 2, and 3-bedroom formats. Hotel apartment residents have access to all Conrad Abu Dhabi hotel facilities: the three outdoor pools, the private beach, all 12 restaurants and bars, the spa, and the Observation Deck at 300 via the Tower 1 lobby.

Amenities

Residential Tower Amenities

Each of the three residential towers (Towers 2, 4, and 5) has its own dedicated gymnasium, sauna, and decked swimming pool area — providing self-contained fitness and leisure infrastructure per tower. Building security operates on a 24-hour basis. Concierge services are provided. The residential towers are pet-friendly. Each residential unit includes covered parking accessed via the complex’s keycard-controlled 3,000-space facility, with valet service also available.

Complex-Wide Amenities

At complex level, the Etihad Towers podium delivers: two levels of retail — the Avenue (second floor, 35 high-end international designer boutiques) and a market-format first floor; Monop Grocery (in-complex grocery store for daily needs without leaving the complex); cafes and restaurant cluster; the Conrad Abu Dhabi spa (13 treatment rooms, accessible by appointment also to non-hotel guests); three outdoor pools and poolside dining at the Conrad; 2,200 sqm private beach; the Mezzoon ballroom and conference centre (Tower 3); and the Observation Deck at 300. The parking structure can accommodate 3,000 vehicles, making Etihad Towers one of the most generously parked developments on the Abu Dhabi Corniche.

Observation Deck at 300

The Observation Deck at 300 is the highest publicly accessible viewpoint in Abu Dhabi — located on the 75th floor of Tower 2 and accessed via the connecting podium from the Conrad Abu Dhabi hotel lobby (Tower 1). The name references the approximate height in metres. From the Observation Deck, visitors can see the full extent of Abu Dhabi’s Corniche coastline, the island geography of the capital, the Arabian Gulf to the horizon, and the broader skyline of the city centre, including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque dome visible to the south.

The Observation Deck is open to the public as well as hotel guests. It includes a café and lounge with a 360-degree view experience — making it both a leisure destination in its own right and a defining daily presence for Etihad Towers residential and hotel guests who pass through the tower connection. For residents of Towers 2, 4, and 5, access to the Observation Deck is via the podium link, providing one of Abu Dhabi’s most compelling amenities as part of the daily residential address.

Dining at Etihad Towers

The Conrad Abu Dhabi hosts 12 restaurants and bars within Tower 1, making it one of the most diverse hotel dining ecosystems in Abu Dhabi. Confirmed dining venues within the complex include Ray’s Grill (signature steakhouse), Rosewater Restaurant (pool terrace dining with Gulf views), Sole Restaurant (seafood and European cuisine), Moksh (Indian fine dining), Nahaam (Emirati and Arabian cuisine), Lobby Lounge (all-day café and light dining), and Sushisamba (American-Japanese-Brazilian concept). The complex also houses the Observation Deck at 300 with its dedicated café and lounge offer at height. The podium’s first-floor market format provides a more casual dining and café circuit at the base of the towers, including al fresco terrace seating overlooking the gardens and beach approach.

Healthcare

The Etihad Towers complex is surrounded by Abu Dhabi’s premium healthcare cluster. Skin Deep Clinic and Novomed Al Bateen are approximately 5 minutes by car. Elyzee Day Surgery Medical Centre is within a 5-minute drive. The Ocean Dive Centre (medical diving) is within 10 minutes. For hospital-level care, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Burjeel Medical City, and Sheikh Khalifa Medical City are all accessible within approximately 15–20 minutes via the Corniche Road and E20 network. Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital is within approximately 10–15 minutes of the complex.

Schools

American Community School of Abu Dhabi is approximately 10 minutes from Etihad Towers — one of Abu Dhabi’s most established American-curriculum international schools, founded in 1972. Redwood Montessori Nursery Al Bateen and British Orchard Nursery Al Bateen are both within approximately 5 minutes by car. The Russian School of Abu Dhabi and AlGhazali School are also within approximately 5 minutes. For families in Etihad Towers with school-age children, the Al Bateen / Corniche Road area has a sufficient nursery catchment within close proximity, with Abu Dhabi’s broader international school network (GEMS Education campuses, Khalifa City schools) accessible within approximately 20–30 minutes.

Getting Around

By Bus

The ADNOC HQ Bus Stop is approximately a 5-minute drive from Etihad Towers, served by routes 7, 9, 67, 69, and 71 — connecting the complex to the main Abu Dhabi bus network and the central bus station. Taxis and ride-hailing services (Careem, Uber) are reliably available at the complex’s podium drop-off points at all hours, given the 24-hour hotel operation.

By Car

Etihad Towers provides direct access onto Corniche Road from its podium exit. Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (E20) is approximately 6 minutes by car. Abu Dhabi city centre (ADNOC District, ADIB, government buildings) is approximately 10–15 minutes. Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 30 minutes. Yas Island is approximately 25–30 minutes. Saadiyat Island is approximately 15–20 minutes. The complex’s 3,000-space parking structure is accessed by keycard with valet available.

On Foot

The Corniche Beach promenade runs directly alongside the complex. The walkable environment of the Corniche — along the beachfront from the Marina district to the Founder’s Memorial — is one of Abu Dhabi’s best leisure walking routes and is directly accessible from the Etihad Towers complex. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Heritage Village, and the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi are all within a comfortable walking distance along the Corniche.

Rental Prices

Etihad Towers offers one of the broadest rental price ranges in Abu Dhabi’s residential market, reflecting the diversity from entry-level 1-bedroom formats to 5-bedroom penthouses and serviced hotel apartments.*

Annual rent range: AED 80,000 to AED 380,000 per year across all unit types*

Average apartment rent: Approximately AED 105,000 per year*

1-bedroom apartments: From approximately AED 80,000–130,000 per year*

2-bedroom apartments: From approximately AED 130,000–200,000 per year*

3-bedroom apartments: From approximately AED 200,000–300,000 per year*

Penthouse/large format: Up to approximately AED 380,000 per year*

Contact Address Point Properties for current availability and unit-specific pricing.*

Sale Prices and Investment

Etihad Towers residential apartments are available for freehold purchase. The complex occupies one of Abu Dhabi’s most prestigious addresses — the Corniche waterfront, opposite the Emirates Palace — and its sale prices reflect the premium associated with this location combined with the complex’s landmark status.

The average return on investment for 1-bedroom apartments was approximately 5.7% as of published market data.* Among the residential configurations, 2-bedroom apartments generate the highest demand from both tenants and buyers, followed by 1-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom.* The combination of the Corniche address, the Conrad Abu Dhabi hotel infrastructure accessible from the same complex, the Observation Deck tourism and event draw, and the two-level podium retail creates a living environment with few direct comparisons in Abu Dhabi.* Contact Address Point Properties for current sale prices, unit availability, and investment analysis.*

Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi’s Skyline

Etihad Towers holds a specific and recognised position in Abu Dhabi’s built landscape: it is the complex that defines the western end of the Corniche skyline from the water, visible from across the Gulf channel and from Lulu Island. Its position directly opposite the Emirates Palace — which it faces across the Corniche Road junction — creates one of the UAE’s most recognised architectural pairings: the golden domed Arabesque palace on one side, the contemporary all-glass scimitar-blade towers on the other.

Tower 2’s status as the fourth tallest building in Abu Dhabi (as of 2023) places the Etihad Towers complex in the small group of supertall buildings that define the capital’s vertical ambition alongside the Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid and the Nation Towers. For residents and hotel guests at Etihad Towers, this height delivers the most expansive unobstructed panoramas of the Corniche coastline, the Gulf horizon, and the city skyline available from any residential address in Abu Dhabi — a view quality that the Observation Deck at 300’s global tourism profile confirms as genuinely exceptional.

Frequently Asked Questions — Etihad Towers

How many towers does Etihad Towers have, and what is in each?

Etihad Towers has five towers. Tower 1 is Conrad Abu Dhabi — a 74-floor, 280-metre five-star hotel opened in November 2011 (as Jumeirah at Etihad Towers; rebranded to Conrad on 1 October 2020), with 382 rooms and 199 hotel apartments, 12 restaurants and bars, 3 outdoor pools, a private beach, and a spa with 13 treatment rooms. Tower 2 is residential — the fourth tallest building in Abu Dhabi as of 2023, housing the Observation Deck at 300 (75th floor). Tower 3 is commercial — 53 floors of office space, 13 meeting rooms, the Mezzoon ballroom. Towers 4 and 5 are residential. Together, Towers 2, 4, and 5 deliver 885 residential apartments across 1 to 5-bedroom configurations and penthouses.

What is the Observation Deck at 300?

The Observation Deck at 300 is the highest publicly accessible viewpoint in Abu Dhabi, located on the 75th floor of Tower 2 (residential) at Etihad Towers. It is accessed from the Conrad Abu Dhabi (Tower 1) hotel lobby via the lower linking podium that connects the two towers. The name references the approximate height in metres. From the Observation Deck, visitors see the full Abu Dhabi Corniche coastline, the Arabian Gulf to the horizon, the island geography of the capital, and the city skyline — including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The deck includes a café and lounge. It is open to the public and to hotel guests, and is one of Abu Dhabi’s most-visited tourist attractions.

What are rental prices in Etihad Towers?

Annual rents at Etihad Towers range from approximately AED 80,000 per year (entry-level 1-bedroom) to approximately AED 380,000 per year (large format units and penthouses).* The average apartment rent is approximately AED 105,000 per year across listed stock.* The range reflects the diversity of unit types across three residential towers — from 1-bedroom apartments of approximately 718 sq ft to 5-bedroom penthouses of up to 4,665 sq ft.* All figures are indicative. Contact Address Point Properties for current listings.*

Who developed Etihad Towers?

Etihad Towers was developed by the Sheikh Suroor Projects Department (SSPD), a project of Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan. The architectural design was undertaken by DBI Design, an Australian architecture firm. Construction ran from 2006 to 2011 at a total cost of AED 2.5 billion. The complex was among the most significant private construction projects in Abu Dhabi during that period and remains one of the most recognised privately developed landmarks on the UAE Corniche.

Is Etihad Towers freehold?

Etihad Towers residential apartments are available for freehold purchase. The complex is located in the Al Bateen area of Abu Dhabi, in a designated investment zone that permits foreign nationals to purchase property on a freehold basis. This makes Etihad Towers one of the small number of Corniche Road / city-centre addresses in Abu Dhabi accessible to non-UAE national buyers on a freehold ownership basis. Purchases of AED 2,000,000 or above qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa.*

Summary

Etihad Towers is a five-tower mixed-use complex on Corniche Road, Al Bateen — developed by Sheikh Suroor Projects Department, designed by DBI Design, built 2006–2011 at AED 2.5 billion. Tower 1: Conrad Abu Dhabi (74 floors, 280m, 382 rooms + 199 hotel apartments, 12 restaurants/bars, 13-room spa, 3 pools, 2,200 sqm private beach, opened as Jumeirah 2011; rebranded Conrad October 2020). Tower 2: residential (4th tallest in Abu Dhabi, 2023); houses Observation Deck at 300 (75th floor — highest viewpoint in Abu Dhabi). Tower 3: commercial (53 floors, 13 meeting rooms, Mezzoon ballroom). Towers 4 & 5: residential. Total 885 residential units across Towers 2, 4, 5: 1–5BR apartments, duplexes, penthouses, 718–4,665 sq ft. Each residential tower: dedicated gym, sauna, decked pool. 3,000-space parking; valet. Podium: two-level retail (Avenue — 35 boutiques; Monop Grocery). Restaurants: Ray’s Grill, Rosewater, Sole, Moksh, Nahaam, Sushisamba. Directly opposite Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. Airport 30 min. Yas Island 25–30 min. ADNOC HQ Bus Stop ~5 min drive; routes 7, 9, 67, 69, 71. Rents AED 80,000–380,000; avg ~AED 105,000*. Freehold.

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