Dubai's iconic Ferris wheel, the Ain Dubai (Dubai Eye), has mysteriously stopped turning just months after its grand opening. The world's largest Ferris wheel was designed as a major tourist attraction in the United Arab Emirates' glamorous city. However, it now remains closed indefinitely for undisclosed reasons, with only its extravagant light fixtures still functioning.

The wheel was originally scheduled to close for just a month but its reopening has been repeatedly postponed, leaving employees and tourists uncertain if it will ever operate again. Located in the man-made island of Bluewaters, the Dubai Eye was built by a consortium of international companies.

The main entrance to the attraction has been closed for more than a year, and ticket booths have been abandoned. Only a few tourists visit the site, mainly to admire the LED lights mounted on its exterior. When asked about the wheel's malfunction, a security guard stated that it simply doesn't work without providing further explanation.

Standing at a height of 250 meters (825 feet) with legs as long as 15 London buses, the Dubai Eye is nearly twice the height of the London Eye, making it the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. It boasts 48 air-conditioned passenger cabins capable of carrying around 1,750 passengers per ride.

Ticket prices range from approximately $27 to $1,280, offering luxury passes and private cabins. Despite the lack of an official explanation, rumors circulate among employees at Bluewaters. Some speculate that the wheel's technical issues are due to its weight, which is rumored to be heavier than the man-made island itself.

Others suggest that the wheel is only operational for show, with the lighting being its primary function. The Dubai Eye, made with more steel than the Eiffel Tower, is a prominent attraction on Dubai's tourist list, which includes the Dubai Frame monument and the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.

The silence from authorities regarding the Ferris wheel suggests a complex problem that they are unsure how to address. Nevertheless, tourists like Marwan Mohammad, an Egyptian visitor, reminisce about the beautiful view from above, even though they found the ride to be too slow. With no official statement, locals and tourists alike eagerly await news of the Dubai Eye's long-awaited reopening,