DUBAI: Ain Dubai, the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel by Dubai Holding and the centrepiece of the $1.6-billion Bluewaters project, opened its doors offering visitors a whole new world of unique experiences.
It was inaugurated by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, at a special ceremony held in the presence of Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs.
Ain Dubai is welcoming the world with spectacular family entertainment and performances including a breathtaking light and drone show with fireworks at Ain Dubai Plaza over a two-day celebration.
Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Ahmed said: “The unique experiences offered to visitors by the attraction, located in the heart of the lifestyle island destination Bluewaters, reflect the emirate’s aspiration to achieve the highest excellence in all sectors and spheres of life.”
Sheikh Ahmed was then introduced to the observation cabins of Ain Dubai, which provide visitors the perfect vantage point for 360-degree views of Dubai, over the waters of the Arabian Gulf.
The 48 passenger cabins that circle the enormous circumference of the wheel have the capacity to carry more than 1,750 visitors at once. One complete rotation of the wheel takes 38 minutes.
Ain Dubai’s key components were assembled using two of the world’s largest cranes, and the structure used 11,200 tonnes of steel in its construction, 33 percent more than the amount used to build the Eiffel Tower.
