“Big Wheel” Location: Ain Dubai, Not Sharjah

“Big Wheel” Location: Ain Dubai, Not Sharjah

The world’s tallest and largest observation wheel—Ain Dubai (formerly “Dubai Eye” or “Big Wheel”)—is not in Sharjah. It stands on Bluewaters Island, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Key Facts

• Height: 250 m (820 ft)—taller than the London Eye (135 m) and High Roller, Las Vegas (167.6 m).
• Capacity: 48 capsules, 1,750 passengers per rotation.
• Opened: October 2021.
• Developer: Meraas Holding.

Getting There from Sharjah

• Drive: ~20–30 min (20 km) via Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Jumeirah Beach Road.
• Taxi/Ride-hail: Readily available.
• Public transport: Dubai Metro to DMCC or Jumeirah Lakes Towers, then tram/taxi to Bluewaters.

Sharjah has its own attractions (Al Qasba’s Eye of the Emirates wheel—60 m), but the record-breaking “Big Wheel” is firmly in Dubai.