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It will be the world's largest ferris wheel once complete
13 July 2017
| Last updated on 14 January 2020
This week, Dubai Media Office released some beautiful pictures of Ain Dubai still under construction.
What will be the world's largest ferris wheel, the development has passed the halfway mark - with 5 out of the 8 staggeringly large segments being installed. The Ain Dubai is part of the new Bluewaters development off the coast of JBR, and is an unmissable addition to the Dubai Marina skyline.
Developer's Meraas have also stated that the wheel is approaching full completion. Of course, erecting the world's largest ferris wheel takes extra care and precision - as each segment measures 107 metres, and once completed, the entire wheel will reach 210 metres tall.
Each rim segment weighs the same as two Airbus A380 aircraft.
Which means, when installing them they need to be rested on five temporary support structures that connect to the main hub, as well as two 115 metre spokes.
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Commenting on the project, Abdulla Al Habbai, Group Chairman at Meraas, said, “Ain Dubai reflects our ambition of creating new destinations that contribute to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, vision of a city where people are encouraged to create, explore and enjoy.
The destination is designed to bring people together from around the world and will enhance Dubai's reputation as a leading choice for business and leisure travellers.”
The wheel is clearly visible from JBR, and once finished it will be one of Dubai's most iconic destinations, offering visitors a 360-degree view of the city and the coastline.
It will be 50 metres tall than the High Roller in Las Vegas, 20 metres taller than the planned New York Wheel...
...and 75 metres taller than the London Eye.
Once the wheel itself is complete, 2018 will see the installation of its 48 capsules, that will weigh 7,500 tonnes and will be supported by 192 heavy-duty cables.
We can't wait to see the end result! But for now, here's some snaps people have shared until now...
