Egypt to build Africa’s largest tourist wheel Posted by Anita Froneman on 24 February 2021 Egypt will be home to the largest tourist wheel in Africa once the Cairo Eye is completed. The giant observation wheel will take tourists for a ride 120 metres high over the city with views of the Nile River, downtown Cairo, the pyramids, Sphinx, and beyond. It will be the fifth-largest wheel around the world after London, Dubai, Las Vegas, and Singapore. Really excited about the Cairo Eye. #Egypt’s highest observation wheel in the heart of Cairo, standing tall at 120 meters. Coming very soon! pic.twitter.com/0j3t4aPzhA — Adel El-Adawy (@adeladawy) January 5, 2021 Comprising of 48 cabins taking 8 persons each, the wheel will also boast on-site restaurants, a boat dock for water taxis, an events hall, and cafes, reports Travel + Leisure. ‘Cairo Eye will play a strategic role in sustainable tourism development, in line with Egypt’s vision 2030,’ Cairo Governor Khaled Abdel Aal said at a press conference ‘The project complements the efforts underway to reshape and upgrade the capital, including Ahl Misr Walkway project, which is currently being constructed on the Nile Corniche in Cairo, as well as other development projects.’ The Cairo Eye is expected to attract 2.5 million visitors a year. Visitors could pay between $15 (R218) and $22 (R320) though this is subject to change. Chairperson of Hawai for Tourism and Investment, Ahmed Metwally said the project will create at least 1,200 jobs and is expected to indirectly introduce another 4,000 opportunities of employment, according to Egyptian Streets. The wheel is planned to open in 2022. Picture: Twitter/adeladawy Related Posts This Botswana safari lodge runs on more than 90% solar power 19 May 2022 Xigera Safari Lodge in the Okavango Delta is home to the largest private solar plant... read more 8 things to do in Cape Town (that aren’t Table Mountain) 18 May 2022 If you've visited Cape Town, you've probably done the usual. How about something different, like... read more ‘Welcome Whales’ festival in Hermanus to host Riaan Manser and more 16 May 2022 The annual 'Welcome Whales Celebration' in Hermanus is hosted by whale enthusiasts, scientists and locals... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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