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Observation Deck At 300
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The Observation Deck at 300 is the highest vantage point in Abu Dhabi open to the public, perched on the 74th floor of one of the landmark Etihad Towers, some 300 metres above the ground (hence the name). Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the deck in a breathtaking 360-degree panorama: the glittering Abu Dhabi skyline, the curving Corniche and its beaches, the marina and islands, the Emirates Palace below, and the Arabian Gulf stretching to the horizon. It's the single best place to grasp the scale and modern beauty of the UAE capital from above.
Unusually, the deck doubles as an elegant lounge, famous for its 'high tea at 300', the entry fee typically comes as a redeemable spend on refreshments, so you can sip coffee or enjoy afternoon tea while taking in the view. It's especially memorable at sunset and after dark when the city lights up. Located in the Etihad Towers complex on the Corniche, it's easy to reach. Book or check the redeemable-spend policy, dress smart-casual, and go for a sunset slot.
Don't miss
- Abu Dhabi's highest public viewpoint, ~300m up
- 360-degree views of the skyline, Corniche, and Gulf
- Views over the Emirates Palace and islands
- The famous 'high tea at 300' lounge
- Spectacular sunset and night vistas
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Observation Deck At 300
You can visit on your own (paid entry, typically as a redeemable spend on food and drinks; check the current policy). A tour adds transport and a guide, or combines nearby sights into one day.
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Know before you go
- The entry fee is usually redeemable against food and drinks.
- It's famous for 'high tea at 300', enjoy the view over refreshments.
- Sunset and after-dark slots are the most spectacular.
- Dress smart-casual; it doubles as an elegant lounge.
A bit of history
The Etihad Towers, a cluster of landmark skyscrapers on Abu Dhabi's Corniche completed around 2011, became an icon of the modern city. The Observation Deck at 300, on the 74th floor of one of the towers, opened as the capital's highest public viewpoint and a stylish lounge.
Common questions
What is the Observation Deck at 300?
Abu Dhabi's highest public viewpoint, on the 74th floor of the Etihad Towers, around 300 metres up, offering 360-degree views over the skyline, Corniche, and Arabian Gulf, doubling as an elegant lounge.
Why is it called '300'?
Because the deck sits roughly 300 metres above the ground, the highest publicly accessible vantage point in the city.
How do tickets work?
Entry is typically charged as a redeemable spend on food and drinks, so you enjoy coffee or the famous high tea while taking in the view; check the current policy.
When's the best time to visit?
Around sunset for the finest light, or after dark when the city lights up.
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