Dubai unveils ‘Bluewaters island project’ to boost tourism
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Dubai is n a roll to boost its tourism portfolio, in a recent development, a new US$1.6 billion island development has been announced off the coast of Dubai. 
The Bluewaters Island project, which is being built near Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), will feature a new landmark for Dubai – the world’s tallest Ferris wheel – Dubai Eye. The structure will stand 210 metres (688 feet), exceeding the London Eye’s 135m (443ft). This alone will cost AED1bn to build.
“The world’s largest Ferris wheel will prove a must-visit experience for visitors and articulates Dubai’s long-term vision to be a key tourism hub in the world,” as reported in WAM.
The developer of the project, Meraas Holding, said the island is expected to attract more than three million visitors a year. Plan includes connecting the island to the mainland by a road to Sheikh Zayed Road, a mono rail system between the entertainment zone and the metro and a pedestrian bridge to the JBR beachfront, while a cable car will ferry visitors to the entertainment piazza.
Construction of the Bluewaters Island project is due to start in April, 2013, with the Dubai Eye scheduled for the second quarter of 2013.
