Nation Towers
Nation Towers, Al Bateen — Building Guide (2026)
Complex: Nation Towers — Tower A (residential) and Tower B (hotel + offices)
Parent area: Al Bateen / West Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi
Developer / Owner: International Capital Trading LLC (ICT)
Design architect: WZMH Architects (Canada) — won an international design competition
Lead consultant and engineer: KEO International Consultants
Main contractors: Arabtec Construction and National Projects and Construction (NPC) — joint venture
Construction cost: AED 1.6 billion (initial bid, approximately US$435 million)
Completed: 2013
Tower A: Residential — 65 floors, 268 metres, 360 apartments
Tower B: Mixed — 52 floors, 233 metres; offices on lower floors, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi on upper floors
Sky bridge: Connects both towers at 202.5 metres — contains The Abu Dhabi Suite (world’s highest hanging bridge suite)
Total residential units: 360 apartments in Tower A — 1 to 5-bedroom apartments and loft-style duplexes
Unit sizes: 1BR from ~1,001 sq ft; 2BR 1,250–1,900 sq ft; 3BR 2,206–2,895 sq ft; 4BR 2,293–2,992 sq ft; 5BR ~3,197 sq ft
Hotel: The St. Regis Abu Dhabi — 283 rooms and suites (Marriott); Butler Service for all rooms
Mall: Nation Galleria — 3 floors, 31,000 sqm; VOX Cinemas, Leopold’s of London, Café Bateel, Wafi Gourmet, Amouage, Al Fardan Jewellery, Lamborghini showroom
Beach club: Nation Riviera Beach Club — 200m private beach; accessed via private air-conditioned underpass beneath Corniche Road
Parking: 2,077 spaces (Tower A residential); HUB Parking Technology — hands-free access, LPR cameras
Elevators: 11 high-speed elevators
Nation Towers — Overview
Nation Towers is a twin-skyscraper mixed-use complex on the West Corniche in Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi — two interconnected glass towers completed in 2013 by International Capital Trading LLC (ICT), designed by Canadian architecture firm WZMH Architects following an international design competition, and constructed by Arabtec Construction and National Projects and Construction in joint venture. The total project cost was approximately AED 1.6 billion.
The two towers are physically joined at height by a sky bridge at 202.5 metres — the structure that contains The St. Regis Abu Dhabi’s legendary Abu Dhabi Suite, described as the world’s highest hanging bridge suite. Tower A (65 floors, 268 metres) is entirely residential: 360 apartments from 1-bedroom to 5-bedroom, with loft-style duplex configurations available in 2 and 3-bedroom formats. Tower B (52 floors, 233 metres) houses offices on its lower floors — tenants including Ernst & Young and ADNOC — and The St. Regis Abu Dhabi on its upper 17 floors.
The complex sits directly on Corniche Road at the western end of the beachfront promenade, with Corniche Beach immediately across the road. The Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is approximately 8 minutes east along the Corniche; Etihad Towers is within approximately the same distance in the same direction. Below the towers, Nation Galleria — a 31,000 sqm, 3-floor boutique mall — provides residents, hotel guests, and office workers with direct access to VOX Cinemas, Leopold’s of London, Café Bateel, Wafi Gourmet, Amouage, Al Fardan Jewellery, and a Lamborghini showroom without stepping outside the complex.
Nation Towers is two glass skyscrapers on Abu Dhabi’s West Corniche — 360 freehold residences in Tower A (65 floors, 268m), The St. Regis Abu Dhabi with 283 rooms and the world’s highest bridge suite in Tower B (52 floors, 233m), a 31,000 sqm boutique mall at the base, and a 200-metre private beach accessible via a private underpass beneath Corniche Road.
Location
Nation Towers occupies one of Abu Dhabi’s most prominent Corniche addresses — on the West Corniche at the edge of the Al Bateen district, at the point where the Corniche transitions from the city centre beachfront towards the embassy and residential western neighbourhoods. Directly across Corniche Road is Corniche Beach — Abu Dhabi’s most iconic public beachfront — with immediate pedestrian access from the complex podium.
By car, the E20 highway (Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street) is approximately 6 minutes. Abu Dhabi city centre — ADNOC HQ, ADIB, government buildings — is approximately 10–15 minutes. Qasr Al Watan (the Presidential Palace museum) is approximately 10 minutes. The Founder’s Memorial is within approximately 10 minutes. Marina Mall is approximately 8 minutes. Heritage Village is approximately 10 minutes. Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 20–25 minutes. Yas Island is approximately 20–25 minutes. Saadiyat Island — Louvre Abu Dhabi, NYU Abu Dhabi — is approximately 15–20 minutes. The Galleria on Al Maryah Island is approximately 15 minutes.
The Corniche St / Nation Towers bus stop is approximately 600 metres from the complex — within a 10-minute walk — providing access to Abu Dhabi’s central bus network. Taxis and ride-hailing services are immediately available at the complex entrance given the 24-hour hotel and mall operation.
Tower A — The Residential Tower
Architecture and Design
Tower A rises 65 floors to 268 metres — among the tallest residential buildings in Abu Dhabi. Its all-glass blue-tinted curtain wall facade — consistent across both towers — gives the complex its distinctive iridescent appearance on the Corniche skyline, catching and reflecting the sunlight and the Gulf water at different angles across the day. The sky bridge connecting Tower A to Tower B at 202.5 metres is visible from the Corniche and from across the Gulf, and the Abu Dhabi Suite that occupies the bridge is one of the most recognisable suite locations in the UAE’s luxury hospitality landscape.
Residential Units
Tower A delivers 360 apartments across 1 to 5-bedroom configurations, with loft-style duplex units available in 2 and 3-bedroom formats. All apartments have large glass windows framing views of the Arabian Gulf, the Corniche beachfront, and the Abu Dhabi city skyline — the floor-to-ceiling glazing is consistent across all configurations. Apartments are fitted with walk-in closets and fully furnished kitchens.
1-bedroom apartments: Average approximately 1,001 sq ft. Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, built-in wardrobe, guest bathroom, spacious living/dining room, semi-fitted kitchen.
2-bedroom apartments: 1,250–1,900 sq ft. Two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, third guest bathroom, closed kitchen, large living room, balcony. Also available as 2-bedroom loft duplexes with bedrooms on the upper level, high ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling glass — one of the few duplex-loft formats available on the Abu Dhabi Corniche.
3-bedroom apartments: 2,206–2,895 sq ft. Three bathrooms, powder room, living room, dining room, kitchen, balcony. Available also as duplex loft configuration.
4-bedroom apartments: 2,293–2,992 sq ft.
5-bedroom apartments: Average approximately 3,197 sq ft — among the most spacious Corniche residential configurations available.
Tower B — The St. Regis Abu Dhabi and Offices
Office Floors
The lower floors of Tower B provide premium office space on Abu Dhabi’s most prestigious Corniche address. Confirmed office tenants have included Ernst & Young and ADNOC among others. The commercial space provides access to Nation Galleria on a direct internal basis and is positioned within walking distance of major government, oil, and diplomatic institutions concentrated in the Al Bateen and West Corniche district.
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi occupies 17 floors of Tower B, with 283 rooms and signature suites. The hotel opened in 2013 and is operated by Marriott International under the St. Regis brand. Every guest in every room category receives the St. Regis signature 24-hour butler service — a defining feature of the brand that in Abu Dhabi manifests as personal assistance for every hotel and serviced apartment guest at any hour.
Restaurants at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi: The Terrace on the Corniche (signature all-day restaurant, regional and international cuisine with Corniche views); Villa Toscana (Italian — Tuscan villa-inspired, authentic regional specialties and curated Italian wine list); Azura Panoramic Lounge (the complex’s only alfresco bar, overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the Corniche — one of Abu Dhabi’s most-cited sunset venues); The St. Regis Bar (lively cocktail bar); Cabana Beach Bar & Grill (at the beach club, serving salads, burgers, paninis, and cocktails).
Events at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi: The Al Mudhaif Ballroom holds up to 650 guests and is among the most active large-event spaces on the Abu Dhabi Corniche. The hotel has 8 smaller meeting rooms for private gatherings. The combination of the ballroom, the Corniche address, the Butler Service, and the beach club makes The St. Regis Abu Dhabi one of Abu Dhabi’s preferred venues for weddings and corporate events.
The Abu Dhabi Suite — The Sky Bridge
The Abu Dhabi Suite is the defining object within the Nation Towers complex and one of the most discussed hotel suites in the UAE. Located at the 48th and 49th floors of the sky bridge connecting Towers A and B — 200 metres above ground level — it is described by The St. Regis as the world’s highest hanging bridge suite. The suite covers 1,400 sqm across two levels, with three bedrooms, a maid’s room, three bathrooms, two powder rooms, and a lounge bar. Its two-storey position in the bridge structure provides 360-degree panoramic views that encompass the Arabian Gulf, the full Corniche beachfront, the Abu Dhabi island geography, and the city skyline. The suite has its own private entrance.
Nation Riviera Beach Club
The Nation Riviera Beach Club is a defining amenity of the Nation Towers complex — a private beach club accessible from The St. Regis Abu Dhabi via a private air-conditioned underpass that runs beneath Corniche Road. The underpass approach gives hotel guests and beach club members a direct, climate-controlled connection from the tower lobby to the beach without crossing the Corniche’s surface traffic — a logistical quality that significantly differentiates the Nation Towers beach experience from hotels that require a road crossing.
Nation Riviera has a 200-metre private beach with secluded cabanas, a spacious infinity pool with swim-up pool bar and gardens, the Cabana Beach Bar & Grill, and the Treasure Island Children’s Club — a dedicated children’s facility designed as a pirate ship with supervised indoor and outdoor activities, a children’s pool, and a water slide. A health and fitness centre is also on-site at the beach club. The club is accessible to St. Regis hotel guests, residents of Nation Towers who hold club membership, and day visitors by arrangement.
Nation Galleria
Nation Galleria (also known as Nation Towers Mall) is a 3-floor, 31,000 sqm boutique retail destination at the base of the two towers, with direct access from Nation Residences, the St. Regis hotel lobby, and Nation Offices. It is positioned as a curated, high-end shopping destination rather than a full-service suburban mall — characterised by quiet, elegant corridors, an atrium chandelier, outdoor terraces with Corniche views, and a tenant mix that leans towards luxury boutiques, specialty dining, and arts.
Retail
Confirmed tenants include: Amouage (elite Omani perfumery — this was its first Abu Dhabi outlet when the mall opened); Yas Perfumes (Abu Dhabi-based Arabic oud and perfume house); Al Fardan Jewellery (Abu Dhabi fine watches and jewellery); Jarir Bookstore; Lamborghini showroom; The Kloset (fashion boutiques); Mauzan (abayas, kaftans, and perfumes). Art Space Nation is a dedicated gallery within the mall showcasing modern and contemporary art from regional and international artists — one of a small number of permanent gallery spaces in Abu Dhabi’s retail landscape.
Dining at Nation Galleria
Dining in Nation Galleria: Leopold’s of London (British brasserie with terrace overlooking the Corniche — one of Abu Dhabi’s most reliably reviewed all-day dining venues); Café Bateel (gourmet café known for organic ingredients, Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine, and Corniche terrace); Wafi Gourmet (Abu Dhabi’s first Wafi branch — Lebanese deli-café with extensive imported ingredients, shisha terrace, and Corniche outlook); Godiva (fine chocolates and café); VOX Cinemas; Lavazza café. The outdoor terraces across the mall levels are frequently cited as among the most pleasant al fresco dining settings on the Abu Dhabi Corniche.
Amenities
Tower A Residential Amenities
Tower A’s dedicated residential amenities include a rooftop swimming pool with sun loungers and cabanas, a lounge bar, a luxury spa, and a sauna. Each floor has 11 high-speed elevators serving the residential levels. The residential parking facility has 2,077 spaces managed by HUB Parking Technology in partnership with Zone Parking LLC — equipped with hands-free keycard access, 24-hour CCTV monitoring, and license plate recognition (LPR) cameras. 24-hour security and a help desk for maintenance support are standard. The building is pet-friendly. The podium gives Tower A residents direct access to Nation Galleria, The St. Regis hotel facilities (by arrangement or membership), and the Nation Riviera Beach Club.
The St. Regis Facilities Open to Residents
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi’s spa and fitness centre, pools, and beach club are accessible to Tower A residents through the hotel’s membership and guest arrangements. The Al Mudhaif Ballroom and the hotel’s eight function rooms are available for private events. The St. Regis’s 24-hour Butler Service — the brand’s signature — is available to hotel guests; residents of Nation Towers can access hotel services through the connecting podium at any hour, giving the Nation Towers residential address a degree of hotel-service integration that few Abu Dhabi apartment buildings can replicate.
Healthcare
Nation Towers sits within the Al Bateen / West Corniche healthcare catchment. Skin Deep Clinic and Novomed Al Bateen are within approximately 5 minutes by car. Elyzee Day Surgery Medical Centre is within approximately 5 minutes. For hospital-level care, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is approximately 15 minutes via the Corniche Road and E20. Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital and Burjeel Hospital are within approximately 10–15 minutes. The proximity to ADNOC and the central government district means that private healthcare facilities are densely clustered within the immediate neighbourhood.
Schools
American Community School of Abu Dhabi is approximately 10 minutes from Nation Towers — one of Abu Dhabi’s most established American-curriculum international schools, founded in 1972 and catering to students of American and other international curricula from pre-K through Grade 12. Redwood Montessori Nursery Al Bateen is within approximately 10 minutes. SABIS International School is approximately 10 minutes. For families in Nation Towers, the broader Abu Dhabi city international school network — including GEMS Education campuses and Khalifa City schools — is accessible within approximately 20–30 minutes.
Getting Around
By Car
Nation Towers provides direct podium access onto Corniche Road. Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (E20) is approximately 6 minutes. Abu Dhabi city centre is approximately 10–15 minutes. Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 20–25 minutes. Yas Island is approximately 20–25 minutes. Saadiyat Island is approximately 15–20 minutes. The Galleria on Al Maryah Island is approximately 15 minutes. Dubai is approximately 90 minutes via E11. The complex’s 2,077-space parking facility uses LPR technology for hands-free resident access.
On Foot
Corniche Beach is directly across the road — the most immediate pedestrian destination from the complex. The Corniche promenade — Abu Dhabi’s most active public waterfront walkway, with cycling paths, jogging tracks, cafes, and regular events — is accessible from the complex’s ground-floor exit. Heritage Village and the Abu Dhabi National Marine Sports Club are within approximately 20 minutes on foot along the promenade. The area’s density of embassies, government institutions, and mature neighbourhood character makes it one of Abu Dhabi’s most pleasant urban walking environments.
By Bus
The Corniche St / Nation Towers bus stop is approximately 600 metres from the complex — approximately 8–10 minutes on foot from the main entrance. Multiple bus routes serve this stop connecting to Abu Dhabi’s central bus station and wider network. Taxis and ride-hailing services (Careem, Uber) are available at the complex entrance around the clock given the 24-hour hotel and mall operation.
Rental Prices
Nation Towers’ Corniche address and landmark status position it at the premium end of Abu Dhabi’s residential rental market.* The following ranges are indicative from market research:
1-bedroom apartments (~1,001 sq ft): Average approximately AED 90,000 per year*
2-bedroom apartments (1,250–1,900 sq ft): Average approximately AED 140,000 per year*
3-bedroom apartments (2,206–2,895 sq ft): Average approximately AED 200,000 per year*
4-bedroom apartments (2,293–2,992 sq ft): Average approximately AED 220,000 per year*
Overall range: Approximately AED 80,000 to AED 380,000 per year across all unit types and sizes*
Contact Address Point Properties for current availability and unit-specific pricing.*
Sale Prices and Investment
Nation Towers is among the most recognisable residential addresses on Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, combining the physical landmark status of the twin-tower complex, the St. Regis hotel infrastructure within the same complex, and the Corniche beachfront location to create an investment case that has few direct comparisons in the Abu Dhabi market. The ROI for 1-bedroom apartments reaches up to 6.8% per published market data — among the stronger yields in the city centre / Corniche corridor.*
The loft-style duplex configurations in 2 and 3-bedroom formats represent a scarce and consistently demanded product in the Corniche market — high-ceilinged, double-floor, floor-to-ceiling glass units at height on Abu Dhabi’s premier waterfront address are not replicated elsewhere in the immediate corridor.* Contact Address Point Properties for current sale prices, unit availability, and investment analysis.*
Nation Towers and the Corniche Residential Market
The West Corniche between Nation Towers and Etihad Towers is Abu Dhabi’s most premium residential corridor: a two-kilometre stretch from the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental to the Marina district where the city’s highest-profile skyscraper addresses cluster alongside the Corniche Beach and the main government and diplomatic district. Nation Towers and Etihad Towers are the two defining residential towers in this corridor — both mixed-use landmarks with hotel components, both on the Corniche waterfront, and both attracting the same premium tenant demographic.
Between them, they define what “Corniche living” means in Abu Dhabi’s residential market: extreme altitude, panoramic Gulf views, a hotel service infrastructure within the building, a mall at the base, and Corniche Beach as the daily outdoor environment. For buyers and tenants who want Abu Dhabi’s most central, most visible, most service-rich residential address — and who are willing to pay the premium this combination commands — Nation Towers and Etihad Towers are the starting and ending point of the search.*
Frequently Asked Questions — Nation Towers
How many apartments are in Nation Towers?
Nation Towers has 360 residential apartments in Tower A (65 floors, 268 metres). Tower B (52 floors, 233 metres) houses The St. Regis Abu Dhabi with 283 rooms and suites on its upper floors, and offices on its lower floors. The two towers are connected at 202.5 metres by a sky bridge that contains the Abu Dhabi Suite — the world’s highest hanging bridge suite. Nation Towers was completed in 2013 by International Capital Trading LLC (ICT), designed by WZMH Architects.
What is The Abu Dhabi Suite at Nation Towers?
The Abu Dhabi Suite is the signature suite of The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, located within the sky bridge that connects Tower A and Tower B at 48th and 49th floor level — 200 metres above ground. The suite covers 1,400 sqm across two levels, with three bedrooms, a maid’s room, three bathrooms, two powder rooms, and a lounge bar. It is described by The St. Regis as the world’s highest hanging bridge suite. The bridge position gives it 360-degree views of the Arabian Gulf, the Corniche, and the Abu Dhabi skyline. It has its own private entrance separate from the hotel’s main guest flow.
What is Nation Galleria?
Nation Galleria (also known as Nation Towers Mall) is a 31,000 sqm, 3-floor boutique retail and dining destination at the base of the two towers. It has direct access from Nation Residences, The St. Regis hotel lobby, and Nation Offices. Tenants include VOX Cinemas, Leopold’s of London, Café Bateel, Wafi Gourmet, Amouage, Al Fardan Jewellery, Godiva, Jarir Bookstore, Lamborghini showroom, and Art Space Nation gallery. It is characterised by quiet, curated retail and al fresco Corniche-view dining terraces rather than a conventional high-traffic mall format. Parking is free for the first 3 hours.
What are rental prices at Nation Towers?
Published market averages: 1-bedroom apartments approximately AED 90,000 per year; 2-bedroom approximately AED 140,000; 3-bedroom approximately AED 200,000; 4-bedroom approximately AED 220,000.* The full range across all unit types runs approximately AED 80,000 to AED 380,000 per year, reflecting the range from entry 1-bedroom to large 5-bedroom and duplex-loft configurations.* All figures are indicative. Contact Address Point Properties for current listings.*
How does Nation Towers access the private beach?
Nation Towers residents and hotel guests access the Nation Riviera Beach Club via a private, air-conditioned marble underpass that runs beneath Corniche Road — giving a direct, climate-controlled connection from the tower complex to the beach without a surface road crossing. Nation Riviera has 200 metres of private sandy beach, secluded cabanas, a spacious infinity pool with swim-up bar, gardens, the Cabana Beach Bar & Grill, and the Treasure Island Children’s Club (supervised indoor and outdoor activities, children’s pool, water slide). The underpass approach is one of the most distinctive and practical beach-access solutions of any Corniche property.
Summary
Nation Towers is a twin-skyscraper mixed-use complex on the West Corniche in Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi — designed by WZMH Architects, built by Arabtec and NPC, developed by International Capital Trading LLC (ICT) at AED 1.6 billion, completed 2013. Tower A: 65 floors, 268m, 360 residential apartments (1–5BR, loft duplexes in 2 and 3BR; sizes 1,001–3,197+ sq ft). Tower B: 52 floors, 233m, offices (lower floors) + The St. Regis Abu Dhabi (283 rooms; The Terrace on the Corniche, Villa Toscana, Azura, St. Regis Bar, Cabana Beach Bar & Grill; Al Mudhaif Ballroom 650 guests). Sky bridge at 202.5m: Abu Dhabi Suite (1,400 sqm, 2 levels, 3BR — world’s highest hanging bridge suite). Nation Riviera Beach Club: 200m private beach via private air-conditioned underpass; infinity pool/swim-up bar; Treasure Island Children’s Club. Nation Galleria (31,000 sqm, 3 floors): VOX Cinemas, Leopold’s of London, Café Bateel, Wafi Gourmet, Amouage, Al Fardan Jewellery, Lamborghini showroom, Art Space Nation gallery. Tower A parking: 2,077 spaces, HUB/LPR technology. 11 high-speed elevators; pet-friendly; 24-hour security and concierge. Corniche Beach directly opposite. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental 8 min. Marina Mall 8 min. Airport 20–25 min. Rents: 1BR ~AED 90k; 2BR ~AED 140k; 3BR ~AED 200k; 4BR ~AED 220k; range AED 80k–380k per year*. ROI up to 6.8% (1BR)*.
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