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The sun sets behind Ain Dubai during construction in 2017. AP Photo
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Ain Dubai will open to the public in 2021.
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Standing at a height of 250 metres, it is the world's tallest observation wheel.
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The wheel houses 48 capsules, including some of VIP packages and dining experiences.
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The first passenger capsule was installed on the Ain Dubai observation wheel at Bluewaters Island in 2020.
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More capsules were fitted to Ain Dubai over the last few months.
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A general view of Ain Dubai at Bluewaters Island.
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Ain Dubai soars over Bluewaters Island.
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A development years in the making, Ain Dubai was initially due to swing into action last year, to coincide with the start of Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Ain Dubai forms the centerpiece of Bluewaters Island.
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Ain Dubai construction at the halfway stage on July 12, 2017. Photo: Dubai Media Office
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View of the Ain Dubai on a hot and hazy day.
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Ain Dubai construction at the halfway stage on July 12, 2017. Photo: Dubai Media Office
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, casts his eye over Ain Dubai on March 5, 2018. Wam
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, at Ain Dubai in 2018. Wam
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Visitors at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Residence enjoy the beach with Ain Dubai in the background in 2018.
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Ain Dubai and the bridge towards BlueWaters Island in 2018.
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Ain Dubai towers over the surrounding buildings.
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The sun sets behind Ain Dubai during construction in 2017. AP Photo
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Ain Dubai will open to the public in 2021.
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Standing at a height of 250 metres, it is the world's tallest observation wheel.
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The wheel houses 48 capsules, including some of VIP packages and dining experiences.
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The first passenger capsule was installed on the Ain Dubai observation wheel at Bluewaters Island in 2020.
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More capsules were fitted to Ain Dubai over the last few months.
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A general view of Ain Dubai at Bluewaters Island.
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Ain Dubai soars over Bluewaters Island.
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A development years in the making, Ain Dubai was initially due to swing into action last year, to coincide with the start of Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Ain Dubai forms the centerpiece of Bluewaters Island.
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Ain Dubai construction at the halfway stage on July 12, 2017. Photo: Dubai Media Office
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View of the Ain Dubai on a hot and hazy day.
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Ain Dubai construction at the halfway stage on July 12, 2017. Photo: Dubai Media Office
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, casts his eye over Ain Dubai on March 5, 2018. Wam
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, at Ain Dubai in 2018. Wam
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Visitors at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Residence enjoy the beach with Ain Dubai in the background in 2018.
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Ain Dubai and the bridge towards BlueWaters Island in 2018.
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Ain Dubai towers over the surrounding buildings.
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The sun sets behind Ain Dubai during construction in 2017. AP Photo
First passenger capsule installed on Dubai's big wheel
The 250-metre Ain Dubai will be the world's highest once complete
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