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Dubailand assigned the construction of the world's largest observation wheel to The Great Wheel Corp on May 12. It will open to the public in 2008. "We welcome The Great Wheel Corporation to Dubailand where we are building one of the world's finest locations to live in, to have fun and to enjoy and celebrate the good things of life," Salem Bin Dasmal, Dubailand's chief executive said. The Great Dubai Wheel will be significantly larger than the London Eye, which was recently voted the best tourist attraction in the world. Hollandia, the specialist Dutch engineering company, which successfully built the London Eye, is set to construct the giant observation wheel.
"We are creating unique wonders in partnership with the private sector from across the world. The Great Dubai Wheel is an example of this model cooperation and yet another addition of a world-class attraction to the ever increasing skyline of Dubai," he said. The Great Dubai Wheel, located in a prime area of Dubailand, will further enhance Dubai's reputation as a leading world city, featuring iconic, unparalleled architectural structures. It will sharply raise the visibility of Dubailand and attract additional visitors to Dubai. The motivation behind the project is to set up a new landmark structure that matches Dubai's image as an international attraction of the greatest quality standard. The visitors will be able to view distances of up to 50 kilometres and will be able to see all the wonders of Dubai. ICONIC STRUCTURE
Enhancing emirate's reputation - The Great Dubai Wheel will further enhance Dubai's reputation as a leading world city, featuring iconic, unparalleled architectural structures.
- The visitors will be able to view distances of up to 50 kilometres and will be able to see all the wonders of Dubai.
- Vital statistics of London Eye are : Diameter 135 metres, weight 1,900 tonnes, weight of a single cable 1.5 tonnes. On a clear day, you will be able to see for 25 miles and it has 32 pods.
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