<strong>Ain Dubai:</strong> Opening October 21, 2021, Dubai's latest attraction is the world's largest observation wheel.
Ain Dubai: Opening October 21, 2021, Dubai's latest attraction is the world's largest observation wheel.
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<strong>Will of steel:</strong> The structure used 11,200 tonnes of steel to build, about 33% more than the amount used to construct the Eiffel Tower.
Will of steel: The structure used 11,200 tonnes of steel to build, about 33% more than the amount used to construct the Eiffel Tower.
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<strong>Capacity:</strong> Each cabin is 30 square meters in size and is designed to "comfortably" fit 40 passengers. This means that Ain Dubai can collectively carry 1,750 passengers at one time.
Capacity: Each cabin is 30 square meters in size and is designed to "comfortably" fit 40 passengers. This means that Ain Dubai can collectively carry 1,750 passengers at one time.
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<strong>38-minute trip:</strong> Each rotation of the wheel takes approximately 38 minutes, taking guests high up and above Dubai's Bluewaters Island.
38-minute trip: Each rotation of the wheel takes approximately 38 minutes, taking guests high up and above Dubai's Bluewaters Island.
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<strong>Height:</strong> At 250 meters, Ain Dubai is 82 meters higher than the current world's tallest ferris wheel in operation, the High Roller in Las Vegas, which still technically holds that title until October 2021.
Height: At 250 meters, Ain Dubai is 82 meters higher than the current world's tallest ferris wheel in operation, the High Roller in Las Vegas, which still technically holds that title until October 2021.
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