Central Bus Station

Photograph by Darren Bradley  

Central Bus Station, Georgi Kolarov, 1989

When the Central Bus Station was first constructed in 1989 by Bulgarian architect Georgi Kolarov, it had two U-shaped structures facing opposite directions. The iconic roof was later added to the main terminal, creating four sweeping structures and half-rounded arches that introduce shade and create a passive, flowing design. In 2012, the station was recognized as a landmark building by the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi.