After much anticipation, Ain Dubai, the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel by Dubai Holding, recently celebrated its first visitors. The inaugural rotation took place at 2 pm on Friday for eager guests who had pre-booked to experience a 38-minute rotation in the state-of-the-art cabins. The first rotation also included the lucky winners of the Ain Dubai treasure hunt around Bluewaters competition held earlier this month. After the sunset, the captivating wheel lit up the sky with a mesmerizing light, drone and fireworks show as the world watched the momentous occasion.
Ronald Drake, General Manager, Ain Dubai said: “It was a proud moment for us to host such a celebration to officially welcome the world, allowing so many visitors the chance to experience much of what Ain Dubai has to offer. We were thrilled by the response from our guests who loved the unrivaled and unforgettable social and celebratory experiences as well as the range of entertainment, all set against the stunning view of Dubai’s dazzling skyline. This is just the beginning – we invite everyone to join us for more entertainment at the Ain Dubai Plaza today, as well as book a spot to experience stunning 360-degree views of Dubai in premium comfort”.
Each leg of the wheel standing 126m high – long enough to fit 15 London buses – while the weight of the assembled hub and spindle is equivalent to four A380 aircraft. The giant observation wheel stands at a height of 250m (just over 800 feet tall) making it the highest and largest of its kind in the world. To put that into better perspective, The Wheel at ICON Park Orlando is only 400 feet tall.
Visitors to Ain Dubai can also enjoy Bluewaters to the fullest with the ongoing Bluewaters 2021 Street Festival also taking place on the island. Tickets to ride Ain Dubai are sold separately starting from AED 130 and can be purchased on www.aindubai.com.
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