The Dubai Eye, the world's largest and tallest observation wheel, will officially open on 21 October 2021, surpassing the record held by the Las Vegas Ferris wheel in the United States with its 250-metre diameter flywheel and unlocking another world record for Dubai.

Located on Blue Water Island, 500 metres off the coast of Jumeirah, the Dubai Eye (Ain Dubai) has been highly anticipated since construction began in 2013.

The wheel has a diameter of 250 metres and a total height of approximately 260 metres, and is supported by four supports.

The wheel has 48 high-tech viewing glass cabins, 192 spokes, each approximately 114 metres long, with a single cable weight of approximately 4.875 tonnes and a total cable weight of approximately 936 tonnes.

"The Dubai Eye spins for approximately 38 minutes per rotation, and its luxury is not only about the views from the clouds, but also about the 48 cabins that can be customised to suit the needs of visitors.

Such as birthdays, marriage proposals, weddings and business events, with service providers offering top quality food and wine on request.

Apart from Dubai's Ferris wheel, there are other places that are equally impressive.

1. Sparrow Hill Ferris Wheel

The Sparrow Hill Ferris wheel in Moscow, Russia is 170 metres high, built on Sparrow Hill in the city centre, with an investment of $20 million and overlooking the city.

And a level of luxury that puts other Ferris wheels to shame, with a small bar and washroom in each box and food and drink on offer.

Visitors can also enjoy a light meal or refreshments within half an hour of the wheel's rotation, which opened in 2004.

2. The Flyer

Singapore Flyer, also known as the Flyer, is a giant Ferris wheel in Singapore, 165 metres high, equivalent to a 42-storey building, and 30 metres taller than the Millennium Eye in London, UK.

Sitting in this "Happy Flyer", you can see Singapore's breezy Marina Bay, its towering skyscrapers and even some of the islands of Malaysia and Indonesia in 37 minutes.

3. London Eye

Located on the banks of the River Thames in London, England, it is the world's first and, as of 2005, the largest observation wheel in the world, a landmark and one of London's most famous tourist attractions, with a total height of 135 metres.

"The idea for the London Eye dates back to a 1993 competition run by The Times newspaper, which asked participants to come up with their most ambitious plans for celebrating the millennium, and two architects took the lead with a whimsical proposal to build the world's largest Ferris wheel.

The plan sparked the imagination of British Airways chairman Eileen, who decided to fund its realisation.

The London Eye was opened at the end of 1999 with British Airways as the sponsor, hence the name Millennium Wheel.