A Pelli skyscraper that tries to be a compass point—less icon, more skyline anchor.
Mixed-use in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Visitor Guide
Visit at night: the tower’s lighting strategy is when it ‘switches on’ as a landmark; by day it’s more about silhouette.
From the Corniche/nearby major roads, blue hour for a clean skyline stack.
Private mixed-use tower; public access typically limited to ground-floor retail/lobby areas; no general observation deck.
Pelli’s towers are about legibility: watch how the plan becomes a simple, repeatable vertical rhythm.
20–40 min
Design & Structure
Developed through tall-building massing iterations and curtain-wall rationalization; environmental and wind studies tune the taper and facade performance.
Glass curtain wall with metal accents; materiality is about reflective heat management and night identity.
Engineering centers on wind and core/perimeter system coordination to keep the tall form efficient.
See Together
Buildings that pair well with The Landmark (Abu Dhabi) — they're nearby or share a compelling architectural conversation.
More by César Pelli
View all →
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center
Minneapolis Central Library
Overture Center for the Arts
Pacific Design Center
Clorox Building
National Museum of Art, Osaka
Nearby in Abu Dhabi
Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed The Landmark (Abu Dhabi)?+
The Landmark (Abu Dhabi) was designed by César Pelli and completed in 2013. It is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Where is The Landmark (Abu Dhabi) located?+
The Landmark (Abu Dhabi) is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its coordinates are 24.4848°, 54.3507°.
When was The Landmark (Abu Dhabi) built?+
The Landmark (Abu Dhabi) was completed in 2013. It was designed by César Pelli.
Can I visit The Landmark (Abu Dhabi)?+
The Landmark (Abu Dhabi) is a real building in Abu Dhabi that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.