World’s tallest and largest observation wheel, Ain Dubai, to open this October

Dubai Holding has announced that Ain Dubai, the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel, is set to open to the public on October 21, 2021.

Ticket sales for the attraction has already opened on its website, and is priced starting from Dhs130.

At 250-metres, Ain Dubai is almost twice the height of the London Eye. It will offer 19 customisable experiences from dining in the sky and exclusive celebration packages to bespoke corporate and event packages.

Located on Bluewaters Island, it is open both during the day and the night and will allow commanding 360-degree view of the emirate’s skyline.

Standing at over 250-metres high, @AinDXBOfficial is the latest landmark to join Dubai’s long list of world record-breaking attractions strengthen its global position as a key tourism hub. pic.twitter.com/ni7pPcoqj6

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 24, 2021

There was 11,000 tonnes of steel used to construct it – twice as much as was used in the Eiffel Tower.

Ain Dubai can carry a total of 1,750 guests at a time. Each leg connected to the hub of the wheel stands at 126 metres tall, with the hub and spindle alone weighing the same as the weight of four A380s combined.

Facts & Figures @AinDXBOfficial, the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel. @dubaiholding #Dubai pic.twitter.com/t0qoJ2WbWa

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 24, 2021

There are 48 cabins, all of which are air-conditioned, and is larger than two-double decker buses stacked side by side. There are three cabin types: Observation Cabins, Social Cabins and Private Cabins, with experiences starting with one rotation of approximately 38 minutes, up to two rotations of approximately 76 minutes.

The Social Cabins feature beverage-inclusive packages. Visitors can also step into a premium cabin and access the Ain Dubai Sky Bar cabins.

Ain Dubai’s Private Cabin meanwhile that provides exclusive use of an entire cabin. Celebration packages including for birthdays, engagements, weddings, and corporate events can be arranged for within these cabins.

“Ain Dubai offers unique experiences catering to all audiences, including luxurious special event cabins; nightlife and party occasions; unique dining and culinary options; family-friendly cabins and customisable romantic experiences for special moments. More exciting details of what to expect from our grand opening will be revealed soon,” said Ronald Drake, General Manager of Ain Dubai.