The 'Eye of the Emirates' is part of Qanat Al Qasba, Sharjah's ambitious entertainment and cultural hub which was inaugurated in mid-April, commissioned by the Qasba Development Authority. Standing proudly on Sharjah's Qasba canal, the 'Eye of the Emirates' is expected to become a key attraction at Qanat Al Qasba which was conceived by reputed regional leisure consultants Thomas Klein International, who are confident that the 'Eye of the Emirates' will prove a popular springboard to the area's extensive cultural and entertainment attractions.
The wheel was built in the Netherlands according to the latest technology and highest safety standards. It features 42 fully air-conditioned passenger cabins, or gondolas, attached to its external rim, with each gondola accommodating eight people at a time. Passengers can enjoy a panoramic view of 25-30 miles, including breathtaking aerial views of Sharjah and Dubai. The capsules are aerodynamically shaped for least wind resistance and tuned mass dampers are attached to the outer rim to prevent the wheel from vibrating at its natural frequency. The large glass windows that surround passengers ensure that the views are magnificent and, because the capsules are secured to the outer rim, the views are unobstructed.
Sheikha Bodour pointed out that the "Eye of the Emirates" will provide a glimpse of the rich line-up of leisure, cultural and entertainment activities that are being offered as part of the Qanat Al Qasba attractions. "Both during the day and at night, the Eye will bring the Al Qasba area to life and will be a matter of civic pride for Sharjah residents, who can now appreciate their city even more and show it off to the rest of the world," she added. For more information, please visit - www.qanatalqasba.com
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