We want our country to be land of happiness: Sheikh Mohammed

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Sheikh Mohammed reviews the progress of Ain Dubai and other projects during a visit to Bluewaters Island on Monday. — Photo courtesy: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Mohammed reviews the progress of Ain Dubai and other projects during a visit to Bluewaters Island on Monday. - Photo courtesy: Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Mohammed also said that ongoing projects will help create thousands of jobs.

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Published: Mon 5 Mar 2018, 11:00 PM

Last updated: Tue 6 Mar 2018, 2:46 PM

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that ensuring projects developed in Dubai and the UAE maintain the highest quality is critical to enhancing the country's profile as an investment and tourism destination of choice.
He was visiting Bluewaters Island, the new man-made island developed by Meraas off the coast of the Jumeirah Beach Residence opposite to The Beach, on Monday.
He reviewed the progress of the Dh8-billion Bluewaters project, which includes residential, retail, dining, hospitality, leisure and entertainment facilities.
"We want our country to be known as a land of happiness and hope for both people and visitors, and for all those who have ambitions and dreams," Sheikh Mohammed said. "The projects we see around us today reflect this vision as well as our determination to achieve the highest levels of excellence.
"Creating a conducive environment for tourism and investment is key to the diversification of our economy. Equally important is having clear business plans and strategies to efficiently deal with changes taking place around us," he added.
Sheikh Mohammed also said that ongoing projects will help create thousands of jobs and offer opportunities for the youth to contribute towards building the future of the nation. "Encouraging innovators and offering them opportunities are among our top priorities," he said.
The centrepiece of the Bluewaters project is 'Ain Dubai', the world's largest and tallest observation wheel which, at a height of over 210 metres, eclipses existing and planned structures of its kind.
Attractions on Bluewaters Island
>Ain Dubai - The world's largest and tallest observation wheel at a height of over 210 metres
>Rope climbing platform - One of the legs of 'Ain Dubai' will feature the world's highest rope climbing platform with a height of over 150 metres
>Hotels - The first hotel to be built on the Island features 178 luxurious rooms and 96 serviced apartments. The second hotel comprises 301 rooms and 119 serviced apartments. Both hotels will offer direct access to a 450-metre private beach.

Climb the wheel?

According to a tweet by Dubai Media Office, visitors will also be able to 'scale' the observation wheel as it is set to create the record for the world's highest rope climbing platforms:
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