UAE announces the world’s tallest observation wheel ‘Ain Dubai

WHY IN THE NEWS?

• The world’s largest and tallest observation wheel is set to be unveiled in Dubai, UAE on October 21, 2021. The observation wheel called ‘Ain Dubai’, is 250 m (820 ft) in height, located at Bluewaters Island.
• The record-breaking wheel is 42.5 m (139 ft) taller than the current world’s tallest observation wheel, High Roller, in Las Vegas, measuring 167.6 m (550 ft).