The iconic island has received multiple titles since its formation in 2001
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Video: World’s tallest observation wheel, Ain Dubai, set to open on October 21
The 250-metre high wheel boasts 48 air-conditioned passenger cabins and is another iconic addition to Dubai’s skyline.
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Team behind Ain Dubai praised as wheel’s in motion at iconic attraction
Mohamed Sharaf, chief operating officer of Dubai Holding Entertainment, described the 250m high wheel as an ‘immensely complex’ project
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In pictures: Tourist hotspots reopen in Dubai after coronavirus lockdown
Several top attractions have opened their doors or are about to soon to provide diverse experiences to UAE residents and tourists as the city aims to cement its position as a year-round destination in the post-coronavirus era
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Video: Dubai’s iconic tourist attractions reopen amid the pandemic
As countries around the world grapple with reopening their economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, the emirate of Dubai is back open for tourism, a sector vital to its economy.