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-Abu Dhabi’s iconic tower reaches final height of 160 metres -Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi’s iconic leaning tower, has topped out its central core and reached its final height of 160 metres, marking one of the most significant milestones in its construction. “Capital Gate is an excellent example of what can be achieved when vision, creativity, design and engineering combine effectively with a partnership approach among team members. I am pleased at the steady progress being made on Capital Gate and would like to commend everyone involved in bringing this amazing and complex project to life. We look forward to working with RMJM, and Al Habtoor, the contractors of Capital Gate, to ensure the development is delivered to the people of Abu Dhabi over the course of the next year,” said Simon Horgan, Group CEO of ADNEC. RMJM’s öAssociate Director, Tony Archibold, said: “Topping out the core is a major milestone to achieve. We still have challenges to face, but with the meticulous planning and recording that we have implemented throughout the construction, the pathway to successful completion is very much in sight.” Elaborating on the complexity involved in the completion of the core, Archibold explained that the core slants in opposite direction to the lean of the building, straightening as it grows. “This has never been attempted anywhere in the world before,” he said. Capital Gate will house Abu Dhabi’s first Hyatt hotel - Hyatt at Capital Centre, a presidential style luxury 5 star hotel which will provide 189 hotel rooms for visitors and exhibitors at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, as well as international business and leisure travellers. It will also be the location for the most exclusive office space in the capital.
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