Comprising 11,200 tonnes of steel, Ain Dubai soars slowly above it all. A single rotation of the wheel takes 38 minutes, at a pace kindly described as 'leisurely'.
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A. One rotation takes approximately 38 minutes. However, factor in the time taken for entry, to buy snacks and visit the restrooms before the experience, which could take anywhere between 30 - 60 minutes.
Ain Dubai (Arabic: ??? ???; eng: 'eye of Dubai') is the tallest giant observation wheel (or 'Ferris' wheel) ever built, standing over 243 m (800') high; opening in October 2021, the wheel has been shuttered and effectively non-operational since March of 2022.
“Ain Dubai remains closed until further notice as we continue to rigorously work on completing the enhancement works that have been taking place over the past months. Once a reopening date is set, a further announcement will be made.”
Ain Dubai is 250 metres high, soaring well above the world's other large observation wheels. It's not in Dubai's nature to beat a record by a few centimetres. Take, for instance, the world's tallest skyscraper, Burj Khalifa, which is 150 metres higher than its closest rival, Kuala Lumpur's Merdeka 118.
Ain Dubai is open to the public daily from 12:00 noon to 10:00 pm. The ticket price for adults is Dh130 and Dh100 for kids. Children who are 12 years and above are considered adults. Kids' rates apply to guests between the ages of 3 to 12.
Construction didn't start until May 2015 at an estimated cost of US$1.6 billion. Hyundai Engineering & Construction and Starneth Engineering were appointed as the primary design and construction contractors.
Ain Dubai is the world's largest and tallest observation wheel. It is 250 meters high, double the height of the United Kingdom's London Eye, and can carry a total of 1,750 guests.