World’s Tallest Ferris Wheel Reopens in Dubai after 2 Years
Dubai’s iconic Ferris wheel reopens after two years, offering breathtaking views of the city’s skyline from Bluewaters Island. Discover the excitement of its return! The Ain Dubai attraction, located at the Bluewaters Island, is now open to the general public! Over two long years of rigorous maintenance work was conducted across Ain Dubai! Ain Dubai, standing at a remarkable elevation of 250 meters from the ground, is again open to the public for sightseeing purposes in Dubai.
When Ferris Wheel Reopens?
Ain Dubai marked a soft launch ceremony on December 25th 2024, Wednesday. The official reopening ceremony was conducted the next day on 26th December 2024, Thursday! Guests can enjoy the gorgeous panorama of Dubai from the Ain Dubai platforms. The top landmarks to spot from the Ain Dubai premises include Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, and more. The maintenance statement was also removed from the official Ain Dubai portal, with ticket booking information being displayed on the panels.
Operational Hours
Ain Dubai would be operational on proper timings and on the proper days as scheduled by the authorities. The following time-table is allotted for the upcoming Ain Dubai rides in Dubai:
- Weekdays (Tuesdays to Fridays): 12 pm to 9 pm
- Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays): 11 am to 9 pm
- Mondays remain closed for maintenance work.
Ticket Details
Four different categories of Ain Dubai tickets are available for guests. The distinct ones are as, “Ain Dubai Views”, “Ain Dubai Views Plus”, “Ain Dubai Premium”, and “Ain Dubai VIP” packages. Avail yourself of any of the ticket categories, according to your choices. You can also enjoy the 360-degree panoramic views of the glorious Dubai cityscape with appealing landmarks.
- The standard or “Ain Dubai Views” tickets are priced at AED 145 for guests over 12 years of age, AED 115 for kids above 3 years, and free entry for infants. The “Ain Dubai Views Plus” tickets cost around AED 195 for guests over 12 years of age, AED 155 for kids above 3 years, and free entry for infants accompanied by guardians.
- A complete ticket package of 2 adults and 2 children costs AED 415 for standard ones and AED 560 for premium ones. A fast-queueing service along with delicious snacks and beverages is served with the plus tickets across the Ain Dubai attraction.
- A premium ticket version is also available that costs according to the facilities and services provided to the guests. You get lounge access with premium tickets with snacks, beverages, cool mocktails, and more. Mocktails are priced at AED 265, mixed beverages at AED 295, and bubbly at AED 395, with assorted drinks at AED 275. Kids are allowed entry at AED 215, including a mocktail service.
- The VIP package is the last ticket category to be available at the Ain Dubai location, which includes private cabin facilities, lounge access, drinks and food, VIP entry, and 8 free photos. The ticket is priced according to the party groups involved, with 6 heads costing AED 1,260, 10 heads costing AED 1,850, and 20 heads are priced at AED 3,400.
Kindly note that the pricing may get change by the officials.
Nearby Places to Visit
There are several other places to visit near Ain Dubai which are as follows:
- The View Palm Jumeirah
- JBR Marina Beach
- Aquaventure Waterpark
- Skydive in Dubai
Daily Events and Activities at Ain Dubai
Ain Dubai is an immersive attraction that also features some of the top live events and musical performances. Live DJ programs are conducted between 2:30 pm and 9:30 pm, showcasing a captivating vibe, with 15-minute hip-hop dance events between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm and a Latin musical band show conducted between 4 pm and 6 pm.
After the sunset, a cool 15-minute light projection event is conducted across the Ain Dubai wheel. The show lasts for around 2 hours from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm each day!