Ferris wheel "Eye of Dubai» (Ain Dubai)

The estimated cost of the project and improvement of the island was $1.6 billion. Only 272 million of this amount was spent on the construction site! But the costs are justified, according to forecasts, Ain Dubai will attract millions of tourists to the island of blue waters every year.

An entertainment area and a private beach are organized not far from the wheel. In the future, the construction of a cable car is planned. From the "mainland" you can get to the island by two bridges - a car with a monorail and a pedestrian bridge 265 meters long. It is possible to park on the site in 4500 places.

Entertainment and activities on the island

Bluewater may become Dubai's premier entertainment hub in the future. The island was specially designed so that, if desired, it could not be left at all. Here is an elite area (10 apartment buildings), where the most "budget" apartments start from 40 million rubles. The hotel complex is also present - in the form of two five-star hotels. For residents and tourists, the builders have provided a shopping area, which includes about 200 outlets.

By the way, the government plans to open a traditional oriental bazaar here, although the Dubai Marina Mall is located just half a kilometer from the resort.

Restaurants

You can relax and eat on Bluewaters Island almost anywhere - there are dozens of restaurants. Here are just a few:

• The TOP spot is Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen, serving the chef's legendary Hell's Kitchen dishes, including Wellington beef and toffee pudding.
• Zhen Wei —  authentic pan-Asian flavor.
• Un Dimanche à Paris — a cafe with the most delicate French pastries.
• Selfish Bull — for those who love meat and fresh seafood.
• Roman Lounge — for those who want to treat themselves to spicy.

Shops

The center of the island will please with a variety of shops - there are 164 of them. In addition to clothing and food, there are more interesting goods:

• Souvenirs can be found at Discover Dubai: cups, caps and t-shirts.
• Commemorative gifts for friends and stationery are available at the Typo store.
• Collectibles such as posters and posters, as well as comics and figurines, can be found in The Little Things.
• Jewelry and leather accessories, watches are offered by the Italian brand Graziella Braccialini.

Specifications and records

• An 80-story skyscraper - perhaps only with a building of this size can the Dubai Eye be compared. So, the attraction is higher than the tower "Evolution in Moscow City" (246 m).
• The mass of the attraction is 7.5 thousand tons, that is, it weighs like forty blue whales, the largest mammals on the planet.
• The football field is not even the full length of each spoke in the Dubai Eye wheel. By the way, such a spoke weighs about 5 tons.
• 2400 km - the total length of all wires and cables inside the spokes. If you tie them together, such a cord can be stretched between Dubai and Cairo.
• The weight of the wheel rim is equal to the weight of 16 Airbus A380s, the world's largest passenger aircraft.

Opening hours and ticket prices

Opening hours

Prior to being shut down for maintenance, the Dubai Eye operated from Wednesday to Monday, from 13:00 to 21:00

Ticket prices

• 13:00-15:00 and 20:00-21:00 - adult pass will cost 130 dirhams. Children at the same time 100 dirhams.
• 16:00 and 18:00-19:00 - adult ticket 180 dirhams, children 150 dirhams.
• 17:00 - adult ticket 250 dirhams, children 150 dirhams.

Views from the ferris wheel

The colossal height of this landmark of Dubai will give you an excellent overview of the surroundings. In all its splendor, the Persian Gulf and the beaches of the emirate will appear.

• Burj Al Arab is the famous sail hotel, the only and most expensive on the planet.
• Palm Jumeirah is another man-made artificial island in the form of a palm tree.
• The Dubai Marina area, with its shining skyscrapers on the banks of the canal, is especially beautiful in the rays of sunset.

Other interesting places in Dubai

Ferris wheel tours in Dubai are not offered, this is an independent entertainment. But there are programs where you can look at Ain Dubai from the outside or just appreciate the sights nearby.

Madame Tussauds museum

Bluewaters hosts not only a Ferris wheel, but also Madame Tussauds. There are 60 wax figures of world celebrities such as Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Chan or Vin Diesel.

A ticket to the museum costs from 36 euros.

Dubai Marina area

Blue Water Island is connected to Dubai Marina by a footbridge. You can walk along it or walk along The Walk beach, walk along the artificial canal among the skyscrapers or book a cruise on Dubai Marina.

The TIRENA BOATS team offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the views of the Dubai Eye from the deck of a comfortable yacht. The company organizes a cruise from Dubai Marina, a romantic sunset walk or a group tour.

You can take photos with the Arabian Gulf in the background and dine with views of the Dubai Eye and scenic coastline.

The team also provides transfer from the hotel to the marina and back, and delivery of your favorite cuisine to the yacht.