To Table of Contents making it the highest and largest of its kind in the world . The monument is an amazing feat of construction , with each leg of the wheel standing 126m high – long enough to fit 15 London buses – while the weight of the assembled hub and spindle is equivalent to four A380 aircrafts .
Accessible from the island , Ain Dubai ( which means Dubai Eye in Arabic ) is surrounded by unforgettable social and celebratory experiences , making it a must-visit attraction for all .
View at the Palm : Visit a 360-degree observation deck at Dubai ’ s iconic Palm Jumeirah . Enjoy incomparable views of one of Dubai ’ s most talked about landmarks at The View at The Palm . Located 240m high , the observation deck presents never seen before 360-degree panoramas of Palm Jumeirah alongside the sparkling waters of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai skyline in the distance .
The View at The Palm is located on level 52 of The Palm Tower , which also houses a café , a creative exhibition that showcases the development of the island , interactive aquariumthemed tunnels and a gift shop .
Where should I stay ?
Hotels in Dubai are varied .
A favorite for those who want to experience something local is
Address Hotels and Resorts You can also find Marriott , Hyatt , IHG and Accor to name a few international hotel brands for those who collect points .
How safe is Dubai ?
Dubai is one of the safest cities in the world . The strict laws keep crime rates low . It is much lower than comparable countries in other regions in the world . Public transport in the city is clean , safe , and monitored . Traveling on it does not pose a threat to visitors .
Though the city is quite safe , tourists should still be alert and not leave their belongings unattended , and they should be aware of their surroundings and continue to practice safe traveling skills throughout their
stay just as they would during a visit to any other big city .
What is the wether like ?
Dubai has a subtropical climate . It is warm and sunny in winter and hot & humid during summer months . Average winter temperatures are between 26 ° C in the day and 15 ° C degrees in the night . Summer temperatures are between 42 ° C & 28 ° C with high humidity . Inland it is less humid . Rainfall is sparse and intermittent . It rains occasionally during the winter months .
Rain in the desert ?
Yes , this is not a typo . It really does rain in Dubai because of ‘ Cloud Seeding ’. In the UAE , cloud seeding first began in 2010 as a project by weather authorities to create artificial rain . The project , which began