Leaning tower of Abu Dhabi

The

Capital Gate

building, which will lean 18 degrees out over Khaleej al Araby street when it is completed, has reached its half-way point at 100 metres. According to the developers, the tower will lean 14 degrees more than the leaning tower of Pisa. The whole building will be about 35 stories. On the 18th floor, will be a tea lounge and swimming pool.

Here is a brief engineering description from the company:

The building, which is part of the expansion of the

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

, will house a five-star

Hyatt

hotel with 200 hotel rooms.

Here's the full release: