DUBAI: Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest and largest observation wheel, is opening to visitors this weekend.
To celebrate the launch, organizers are hosting a packed schedule of free activities that will take place across the outdoor plaza.
On Oct. 22 and 23, the celebrations will kick off with a host of family-friendly activities, alon with 12 food stations, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
At 5.30 p.m., UAE-based DJ Dany Neville will play music inspired by the sunset for an hour.
Ain Dubai’s official celebration will commence with the inaugural light and drone show at 8.30 p.m. on Thursday.
On Friday, light shows will take place on the wheel at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
The plaza will also host six artists, including Moh Flow, Shebani, Freek, Michele, Molham and Mougleta, from Flash Entertainment and Virgin Radio Dubai’s Regional Artist Spotlight (RAS) initiative until 10:30 p.m.
Entry for the opening weekend at the plaza is free. However, visitors will need to purchase tickets at Ain Dubai’s website to experience a ride on the wheel.
Ain Dubai – or Eye Dubai in Arabic – stands over 250 metres. It will offer visitors a 360-degree view of the city and its coastline.
It will have 48 capsules, which can carry more than 1,750 visitors at once, with each of the 30-square-meter capsules having the capability to be converted into fine-dining venues for up to a dozen guests.