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The tallest Ferris wheel in the world rotates in 38 minutes
The Ferris wheel, 250 m high, was built in Dubai. It even surpassed the eponymous design installed in Las Vegas. And now it is considered the largest in the world.
The circular structure consists of air-conditioned cabins and circular panoramic windows. However, there are no plumbing fixtures inside. The total number of people who can stay in the Ferris wheel booths at the same time is almost 1.7 thousand people.
Each booth can be used in two directions - for an overview or for holding events. In the latter case, skating people need to rent a booth or cabins.
The structure makes a complete revolution in 38 minutes. During this time, people sitting in the booths can enjoy the views of the largest city in the UAE. A place famous for its luxurious architecture, restaurants, nightlife and high-end shopping. It is worth adding to this the surroundings with ultra-modern skyscrapers, including some of the tallest in the world.
The new structure has received a name that is associated with an overview of the city - the Eye of Dubai.
It is noted that the installation of the Ferris wheel, which became the largest in the world, took 2.5 thousand km of cables, 11.2 thousand tons of steel. The latter figure was 33% higher than the material used to build the Eiffel Tower.
The total cost of the construction is estimated at $ 1.6 billion.
For thrill-seekers, including sightseeing excursions from an impressive height, it will be useful to prepare. And visit the section of the OXO site "Sports, recreation, leisure, tourism, fishing".
The circular structure consists of air-conditioned cabins and circular panoramic windows. However, there are no plumbing fixtures inside. The total number of people who can stay in the Ferris wheel booths at the same time is almost 1.7 thousand people.
Each booth can be used in two directions - for an overview or for holding events. In the latter case, skating people need to rent a booth or cabins.
The structure makes a complete revolution in 38 minutes. During this time, people sitting in the booths can enjoy the views of the largest city in the UAE. A place famous for its luxurious architecture, restaurants, nightlife and high-end shopping. It is worth adding to this the surroundings with ultra-modern skyscrapers, including some of the tallest in the world.
The new structure has received a name that is associated with an overview of the city - the Eye of Dubai.
It is noted that the installation of the Ferris wheel, which became the largest in the world, took 2.5 thousand km of cables, 11.2 thousand tons of steel. The latter figure was 33% higher than the material used to build the Eiffel Tower.
The total cost of the construction is estimated at $ 1.6 billion.
For thrill-seekers, including sightseeing excursions from an impressive height, it will be useful to prepare. And visit the section of the OXO site "Sports, recreation, leisure, tourism, fishing".