Hotels near Etihad Towers Observation Deck 300

Observation Deck 300 sits on the 74th floor of Etihad Tower 2 (305 metres total height) - Abu Dhabi's highest publicly accessible viewpoint. The 5-tower Etihad Towers complex was completed in 2011 and features prominently in Fast and Furious 7. The deck offers a 360-degree view including the Persian Gulf, Emirates Palace immediately below, the Corniche, and on clear days the Sheikh Zayed Mosque 10 km east.

Admission 100 AED including 1 high tea or cocktail at the deck cafe. Open daily 10:00-19:00. The deck has indoor and outdoor sections; the eastern terrace faces the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and is the standard sunset spot. Photography permitted everywhere. The Conrad Hotel (one of the Etihad Towers) elevator zips up directly. Allow 90 minutes including time on the deck.

Pro Tip: The 100 AED admission includes a high tea or cocktail - order the cocktail for sunset since the tea is for the daytime. The eastern outdoor terrace catches both Emirates Palace and the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in one photo at golden hour.