Local Guide to Bluewater and Ain Dubai
Bluewaters Island is a new area in Dubai, located near Dubai Marina. This is a new project developed by Meraas that includes various attractions. Bluewaters is the perfect destination for family and friends to explore Dubai from a different viewpoint.
We looked at the must-see sites in Bluewaters to give you a better idea of the services available at this impressive engineering project. Firstly, we reviewed the magnificent Ain Dubai, the world’s most giant observation wheel; additionally, there are 29 retail, food, and beverage buildings where you can enjoy a delicious meal at one of their restaurants. We specifically chose Alici Restaurant Dubai, an Italian Seafood restaurant with a unique ambiance. This outdoor space is perfect during wintertime and has something for everyone’s ages!
Bluewaters: A Vibrant Destination
As we all know when you are visiting Dubai there are a lot of places and activities that a person can enjoy while staying in Dubai. In November 2018 Dubai opened the doors for a new island the Bluewaters Island.
Bluewaters timings:
- Monday to Thursday
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday to Sunday
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Where Is Bluewaters?
Local Experience of Bluewaters
My friends and I decided to visit Dubai during wintertime as we wanted to experience something new in this fantastic weather and were looking for outdoor activities. However, as soon as we heard about Bluewaters Island, we knew we had to go there! First, we started our journey with a short trip from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, which took around 1 hour. Once we arrived, we were amazed at how many cafes and various shops were there. We went to Madame Tussauds, a wax museum and the first of its kind in the Middle East. Later on, after we ate lunch, we decided to ride Ain Dubai as it is the main attraction in Bluewaters. Besides that, the atmosphere was refreshing even just walking around, especially in this lovely weather, and it seemed like every spot was instagrammable! This place is a must to visit when you are in Dubai as a friend group, couple, or even family; you will not regret it believe me!
Ain Dubai: The World’s Biggest and Highest Observation Wheel
After the opening of the giant Ferris Wheel globally, Ain Dubai, located in Bluewaters, my friends and I insisted on visiting this place, as we love to explore new tourist places. We booked our tickets from the official website of Ain Dubai, and we chose Premium Prime Time, which is the most expensive as it is the sunset time ride. Although it is considered pricey, we believe that as this is a once in a lifetime experience, we should experience it thoroughly. This decision allowed us to view Dubai at its best time as we saw the sun slowly go down, and we were able to see Dubai at two different times. Also, we could view Dubai Marina, JBR, Burj Al Arab, and Palm Island from the top. The entire experience, we couldn’t stop taking pictures as the views kept changing. The cabin is characterised by its large area, so all passengers are allowed to freely sit or stand and move smoothly in the cabin to enjoy the views from every angle. Our entire journey took approximately forty minutes. We recommend everyone visit this magnificent work of art as it was a genuinely breathtaking experience!
Where is Ain Dubai?
Ain Dubai Ticket Prices
The experience at Ain Dubai provides each person with just under 40 minutes of an extraordinary 360-degree view of Dubai in the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. Moreover, the ticket prices are as follows:
- The standard ticket costs each person 130 AED.
- The ‘Prime Time’ ticket for “peak” hours (5 pm and 7 pm) is 180 AED.
- The ‘Premium Prime Time’ ticket for sunset time (now 6 pm) is 250 AED.
- The ‘Ain Dubai Family Pass’ includes two adults and two kids for 370 AED; however, primetime and premium primetime hours may vary the cost.
Additionally, there are other packages available on the ‘Ain Dubai’ website, including a trip on the Ferris wheel and a tour of Burj Al Arab for 349 AED.
Note that if you have the ‘Fazaa Discount Card’ you will get a special offer on the regular ticket prices and other offers.
You can book tickets directly from the Ain Dubai website!
Alici – Seafood the Italian Way
When my friends and I were looking for a restaurant to choose from the various options available at Bluewaters, we decided to go with Alici. Alici in Dubai serves the freshest fish and seafood in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere so that you can enjoy seafood the Italian way.
Once we arrived at the restaurant, we were overwhelmed with the relaxing ambiance. The lighting in the room was considered dim, so it added a very calming aura. The restaurant serves up the best flavours from the South of Italy on every plate with such an overwhelming sense of taste, and their service was so friendly. Moreover, the food was incredible, from the starters to the dessert. For starters, we got the Burrata and fried calamari, which was our favourite; the Burrata was rich in flavour, and the calamari was just delightful, perfectly crispy, and seasoned well. We got the Alici pizza, and mushroom risotto as our main course, and both were definite must-tries! Lastly, we had to get tiramisu for dessert since it is an Italian special! We would highly recommend visiting Alici as it is the perfect tranquil location to dine in Bluewaters.
If you need more information you can visit their website here. You can also order from the restaurant and have it delivered to your home with the Deliveroo app.
Instagram : @alicidubai
Facebook: @alicidubai
Opening Hours:
Lunch: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Dinner: 7:00pm – 11:30pm
For more outdoor, wintertime Dubai activities, have a look at our other review about Winter Places to Visit in Dubai
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