The Official Open Date of Ain Dubai Has Just Been Announced! Psst: It's Sooner Than You Think

People of the UAE, the official opening date of Ain Dubai has been announced.

According to the project's developer Meraas the attraction will open in 18 months – that's just in time for Expo 2020, which is set to commence on 20 Oct. 2020.

If you're new to the city or, haven't ventured down to Bluewater Island or, Jumeriah Beach Road, here's what you need to know about the attraction:

• The wheel is the focal point of Bluewaters Island, a multi-purpose destination that's home to a number of leisure and entertainment facilities such as beach clubs and hotels, as well as a number of residences.
• Once complete it will be 250 meters high, surpassing the 167-meter High Roller in Las Vegas.
• The 'flight' of the wheel is expected to be around 48 minutes long,
• Aside from the observation wheel, which gives you an ever-changing view of the city. It will feature a 4D cinema, which will inform guests of the city's essential facts, leading to escalators up to the load platform. The attraction will also house a number of dining and retail facilities.

While we wait for Ain Dubai to officially open, here's a few of our favorite Instagram snaps of the already iconic landmark: