It was inaugurated by Ahmed bin Mohammed, with a capacity of 1750 people per turn
"Ain Dubai" is a new global tourist destination added to the record books
Ahmed bin Mohammed listened to an explanation about the most prominent features of the new global destination.
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Ahmed bin Mohammed praised the new achievement and praised the efforts behind its achievement.
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Ain Dubai includes 48 cabins with a capacity of 1,750 people per turn.
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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, affirmed that "Eye of Dubai" is a global icon, opening its doors to be added to our record of record numbers and pioneering projects.
His Highness said in a tweet on Twitter yesterday, "A global icon opens its doors today, to be added to our record of records and pioneering projects... (Ain Dubai), the largest of its kind in the world, with a height of 250 meters, represents an ambitious project that establishes Dubai's position as a destination. international tourism.
His Highness added, "The Dubai Eye is the result of nine million working hours, and the combined efforts of national competencies with distinguished international expertise... We congratulate all those in charge of this project at Dubai Holding, and all the parties that supported the completion of this project."
Yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, accompanied by Minister of State for Financial Affairs, Mohammed bin Hadi Al Husseini, inaugurated the "Eye of Dubai", the highest and largest viewing wheel of its kind in the world, with a height of more than 250 meters, at the beginning of a great celebration of this The event extends over two days, to celebrate a new addition to Dubai's balance of unique landmarks that characterize it globally, and an achievement that enriches Dubai Holding's distinguished portfolio in the field of world-class tourism and leisure facilities and facilities.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised the new achievement and praised the efforts behind its achievement, emphasizing Dubai's excellence, at a time when the world is facing difficult challenges, leading to the completion of the unique project located in the heart of Bluewaters Island off the coast of Dubai. , the body he aspires to complete the elements of safety and security, and to provide various guarantees and complementary services that make visiting this important landmark an inspiring experience.
During the opening, which was attended by Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai, and Director General of Dubai Municipality, Eng. Daoud Al Hajri, His Highness listened to an explanation from the CEO of Dubai Holding, Amit Kaushal, about the most prominent features of this new global destination. Joining the emirate's most important tourist attractions.
His Highness also watched a short film documenting the stages of construction of the project since its inception, with an explanation of the characteristics of Ain Dubai and its cabins equipped with the latest technologies that guarantee its visitors an interesting and unique experience, through which they see the city’s landmarks through the “Ain Dubai” site overlooking the waters of the Arabian Gulf. .
His Highness inspected the booths of "Ain Dubai", and listened to an explanation about the construction process, the materials used and the techniques that were employed in operating the largest wheel of its kind in the world, which took more than nine million working hours to build, and was built with the help of the two largest cranes in the world, and using about 11 1,200 tons of steel, which is 33% more than the volume of steel used to build the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris.
His Highness was introduced to the features of the 48 cabins, each of which exceeds the size of two double-decker buses, while the full capacity of Ain Dubai reaches 1,750 people in one roundabout, which takes 38 minutes.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, during his tour of the project, was also briefed on the hall designated to receive VIP visitors, and the souvenirs area of the "Eye of Dubai" to serve tourists and visitors.
The visit concluded by taking memorial photos with the Dubai Holding team responsible for the project.
The wheel offers more than 19 experiences, ranging from special family celebrations, to entertainment and cultural events on Bluewaters Island, the most prominent hospitality, lifestyle, accommodation and entertainment destination in Dubai.
• The project supports Dubai's tourism vision and consolidates its position as a preferred global destination.
The achievement is the result of 9 million man-hours, and the combined efforts of national competencies, with distinguished global expertise.
• The highest and largest viewing wheel of its kind in the world, with a height of 250 meters, and includes 48 cabins.
• Dubai is achieving a new global achievement at a time when the world is facing difficult challenges.
• Providing guarantees and complementary services to make the visit to «Ein Dubai» an inspiring experience.
Light Shows
The two-day celebration organized by Dubai Holding on the occasion of the opening of Ain Dubai will include lights, drones (drones) and fireworks, in a cheerful entertainment atmosphere, to celebrate the start of the operation of the large project, which represents a milestone in the city's skyline. Dubai, and expresses the leadership's great interest in strengthening the position of Dubai and the UAE on the map of the most prominent tourist destinations in the world.
Diverse wallet
Eye of Dubai is one of Dubai Holding's latest projects, which it offers within the portfolio of a wide variety of entertainment projects, including: Dubai Parks and Resorts, Global Village, Coca-Cola Arena, Roxy Cinema, and a group of the most important water parks, among others.
Ain Dubai is located in the heart of Bluewaters Island, a lively destination characterized by its modern and urban character that applies the highest levels of sophistication and luxury.
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