Fun, intriguing, and—in most cases—works of art from a structural standpoint. Today we’re taking a closer look at the construction process for what will be the world’s largest Ferris wheel.
Ain Dubai It is said to be the largest Ferris wheel ever built. Its location, as one might expect, is in the bustling city of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.
The project, in which more than 6 billion dirhams (about 1.4 billion euros), is currently being built on the artificial island «BlueWater,» very close to the well-known Palm Jumeirah.
When their work is finished, their 210 meters in diameter It will be 42 meters taller than the High Roller in Las Vegas, which currently holds the distinction of being the world's tallest Ferris wheel at 168 meters. It is worth noting that its construction has required more than 9,000 metric tons of steel (25% more than was used in the construction of the Eiffel Tower), a record for this type of attraction.
The «Eye of Dubai» will become one of the world's most prominent tourist attractions, and as a result, authorities expect to see an increase in 3 million visitors annually. Finally, to wrap things up, we’d like to share a side-by-side image of the famous London Eye and this new megastructure to help illustrate the significance of the latter.
