The construction of Ain Dubai, the world's tallest Ferris wheel, has been nearly completed.
On Wednesday, construction company Meraas confirmed the installation of the fifth of eight sections of the Ain-Dubai Ferris wheel 107 meters high.
The construction of the Ferris wheel in Dubai is taking place on Bluewaters, the installation of the wheel rim section is one of the key stages of work.
Upon completion, Ain Dubai will become a distinctive destination for tourists and will allow everyone to enjoy a breathtaking view of the city and coastline.
Abdullah Al Habbai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Meraas Group, said: “Ain Dubai reflects the strategy to create new attractive destinations for tourists and is fully consistent with the vision of the development of Dubai, formulated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed ibn Rashid Al Maktoum, which will turn Dubai into a city where people will be able to create, grow and enjoy life. "
Al Khabbai noted: "This direction will bring people from all over the world together and increase the credibility of Dubai as one of the world's major areas for doing business and leisure. Using the most modern engineering technologies, the project is advanced and innovative, which is fully consistent with the spirit of the city."
The height of the Ain Dubai Ferris Wheel is 210 meters, which is higher than the Ferris Wheel in Las Vegas (167 meters) and New York (190 meters).
The Ain-Dubai wheel axle and drum were mounted in 2016, after completion, the structure will consist of 9,000 tons of steel, which is almost 25% higher than that used to build the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Omar Delaware, project manager for Meraas, said: “Mounting a wheel rim on Bluewaters is one of the most exciting stages of the construction of Ain Dubai, as it marks the completion of the central element of the island and adds another attraction to the panorama of Dubai. This object will become a favorite a place of leisure for residents and visitors of the city. "
