A first look at Ain Dubai - in pictures

  • Ain Dubai will open to the public on October 21. Pawan Singh / The National
    Ain Dubai will open to the public on October 21. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The reception hall of Ain Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    The reception hall of Ain Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • An external view of an Ain Dubai cabin, one of 48. Pawan Singh / The National
    An external view of an Ain Dubai cabin, one of 48. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Visitors watch as the Ain Dubai cabins sweep into view. Pawan Singh / The National
    Visitors watch as the Ain Dubai cabins sweep into view. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The entrance to Ain Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    The entrance to Ain Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Ron Drake, general manager of Ain Dubai, believes the attraction will 'eclipse anything that’s come before it'. Pawan Singh / The National
    Ron Drake, general manager of Ain Dubai, believes the attraction will 'eclipse anything that’s come before it'. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A view of the Address Beach Resort from an Ain Dubai pod. Pawan Singh / The National
    A view of the Address Beach Resort from an Ain Dubai pod. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A cabin at the end of one of Ain Dubai's spokes. Pawan Singh / The National
    A cabin at the end of one of Ain Dubai's spokes. Pawan Singh / The National
  • One of the surprisingly spacious Ain Dubai cabins. Pawan Singh / The National
    One of the surprisingly spacious Ain Dubai cabins. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A visitor takes in the skyline from a cabin in Ain Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    A visitor takes in the skyline from a cabin in Ain Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Dubai's spectacular coastline through the window of an Ain Dubai cabin. Pawan Singh / The National
    Dubai's spectacular coastline through the window of an Ain Dubai cabin. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The view of Ain Dubai from Bluewaters Island, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    The view of Ain Dubai from Bluewaters Island, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Ain Dubai nighttime view is starkly different. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Ain Dubai nighttime view is starkly different. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The view from a premium cabin of Ain Dubai at night. Pawan Singh / The National
    The view from a premium cabin of Ain Dubai at night. Pawan Singh / The National
  • At night, visitors can admire the lights of Bluewaters Island and JBR from Ain Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    At night, visitors can admire the lights of Bluewaters Island and JBR from Ain Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Before leaving the attraction, guests can pick up souvenirs from the gift shop. Pawan Singh / The National
    Before leaving the attraction, guests can pick up souvenirs from the gift shop. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Mugs, T-shirts, pens and keychains can be found at the Ain Dubai gift shop. Pawan Singh / The National
    Mugs, T-shirts, pens and keychains can be found at the Ain Dubai gift shop. Pawan Singh / The National