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"Dubai Eye" World's largest ferris wheel stops turning Published August 8th, 2023 - 09:08 GMT From (aindubai.com) ...

Dubai (AFP) – Two years ago, Dubai's skyscraper-studded skyline welcomed a Ferris wheel touted as the world's largest, but it mysteriously stopped turning just months after opening.

Previously dubbed as the “Dubai Eye,” the 210-meter-high wheel will surpass the current tallest Ferris wheel in the world, Las Vegas’ 167-meter High Roller.

This is the world's largest and highest ferris wheel. The ‘Dubai Eye’ in the United Arab Emirates is known as 'Ain Dubai' in Arabic. It stands around 820 feet tall and can hold 1,750 visitors.

Once completed, Ain Dubai will tower high above Dubai's coastline, with its dimensions far exceeding any similar existing structure. The observation wheel will open up never-seen-before 360-degree ...

The official WAM news agency said that the Ferris wheel - dubbed the Dubai Eye - will stand 210 metres tall, exceeding the London Eye's 135 metres. Construction is set to begin this year.

The official WAM news agency said that the Ferris wheel - dubbed the Dubai Eye - will stand 210 metres (688 feet) tall, exceeding the London Eye's 135 metres (443 feet).

The Dubai Eye claims to have a price tag of 1 billion dirhams to build – about $270 million U.S. dollars -- and will tower 688 feet, according to a statement on the ruler of Dubai’s website.

Two years ago, Dubai's skyscraper-studded skyline welcomed a Ferris wheel touted as the world's largest, but it mysteriously stopped turning just months after opening.