Bluewaters Island
Bluewaters Island is a distinctly artificial tourist destination of the Arabian Peninsula and a masterpiece of human hands in Dubai land. Located on the famous Jumeirah beach residence in the Dubai Marina area, the island, the construction of which cost $ 1.2 billion had the attention of many from the very beginning. This island is located only 300 meters from the shoreline and is connected to the coast by an overpass and a pedestrian bridge. Amazing views of The Gulf, plus more than 200 restaurants and shops, as well as the "Dubai Eye", that upon completion will be the largest Ferris wheel in the world, are some of the island's attractions. In addition to hotels and beach clubs, the place also includes residential areas, shops, and entertainment centers. To enjoy all the sights of the island, travelers can book their stay at the luxurious Caesar palace. Visitors to the island can also spend an unforgettable time at the “Cove Beach Dubai Club” and enjoy wonderful private beaches. This magical land as a great tourist attraction hub offers spectacular views of the Dubai skyline, but that's not all! The island is connected by a direct bridge to the “Sheikh Zayed” road in Dubai and therefore guests can reach the Jumeirah beach residence by walking across the bridge. There is a short walk between the island and the beach area, which is less than 300 meters long. Passengers can also use the monorail train for transportation on the island.
Dubai Eye, The World's Largest Ferris Wheel
Undoubtedly, the biggest attraction of Bluewaters island is the gigantic Ferris wheel, which is known as the “Dubai Eye”. The 210-meter carousel is set to break the record for the world's tallest Ferris wheel, a record that for now belongs to the 167.6 m (550 ft) High Roller opened in Las Vegas in March 2014 and it even will be taller than the 190.5 m (625 ft) New York Wheel planned for Staten Island. The Dubai Eye has 48 capsules and takes about 45 minutes to complete one round. A total of 1,400 people can ride the wheel to enjoy the scenic views of Dubai. Due to the special design of this carousel, the wheel never stops moving while the passengers are riding. Each capsule of this wheel is the size of a living room thanks to its very large dimensions. Each capsule has a capacity of 40 passengers and a 360-degree view of the Palm Jumeirah and the Dubai skyline can be seen from above. 12 wheel capsules can also be booked for dinner, plus six capsules are equipped as cafes with a wide range of drinks. This large Ferris wheel weighs 10,000 tons and 7,000 tons of steel is used to support it. As a result, it has unparalleled resistance to massive storms and severe earthquakes. Each capsule also has a good ventilation system to stay cool even in the summer. At the foot of the wheel, an amusement area with large screens has been created to attract the attention of the audience by showing a variety of movies and entertaining programs.
Segmentation of Bluewaters Island
Bluewaters Island is made up of three main sections, the first part includes residential areas, houses, hotels, and luxury resorts. This island also has several features for those who want to stay permanently and with 10 residential blocks with 698 apartments, four penthouses and 17 townhouses offer an ideal living environment. As planned, the first residents were accommodated in the first quarter of 2019. The second part is a large shopping area with a large number of stores, and finally the third part of the island, which includes a collection of leisure and entertainment centers.
Restaurants and Cafes in Bluewaters Island
This glamorous Bluewaters island has about 200 shops and restaurants, and just upon sunset, enjoying a delicious meal while watching the bright lights of Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah in one of these places is very irresistible. Dietary diversity is one of the island's restaurant attractions and the best international cuisine from around the world, with Arabic, Thai, Italian, Mexican, Indian and Japanese dishes will be serving you with the best setup. The greatest Indian food options are offered at the “Basanti & Co” restaurant and the best American fastfood like hamburgers at the “Ketch-Up” bar, a branch of a Mosco restaurant chain that is famous for having delicious burgers and at the same time a healthy food. But one of the most favorite restaurants on the island is a branch of “Hell’s Kitchen” belong to“Gordon Ramsay”, the reputed chef, which is located in the Caesar Palace. The restaurant has only two branches, the first in Las Vegas and the other in Dubai on Bluewater Island. Caesar palace is the first restaurant and the most popular resort that has opened in 2018 in this area.
Luxury Hotels in Bluewaters Island
Two Luxurious hotels and two beach clubs here in fact are subsidiaries of “Caesars Entertainment”, a large company that owes most of its fame to the Caesars Palace and its casinos in Las Vegas and Caesars Palace in Dubai is the first hotel of its kind to be built without a casino. The island's most famed hotel is called the “Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai”, which is built exactly like the Las Vegas hotel. A hotel with 194 rooms, an indoor pool, two outdoor pools, a luxury spa, a wellness center, and six different restaurants. The island's second resort is “Caesars Resort Bluewater Dubai”, an accommodation that is larger than the first hotel and its guests are mostly families. This hotel has 301 rooms, a children's club, two swimming pools, three restaurants, a bar, and a large hall. The two hotels share 450 meters of private beach. Right in the middle of this private beach stands the “Cove Beach Club” with three private pools, two restaurants, and a very large and pleasant terrace.
Access Routes to Bluewater Island
Thanks to the overpass that connects the island to the coast, the island can be easily reached and passengers can rent a car or take a taxi directly from the Sheikh Zayed Road to the island, not to mention there are several parking lots for vehicles on the island as well. In addition to the overpass, there is a 265-meter-long pedestrian bridge in the area that connects Bluewater Island to Jumeirah beach residence and the “Beach”. As you walk along the bridge, you will see a spectacular crossroads of Dubai Marina and Jumeirah beach in the middle of the road. Whether you are with your friends or family, we recommend that you do not miss this remarkable and exceptional view, because the memory of this pleasant day will remain in your mind for a long time. Bluewater Island is undergoing significant progress and the construction of a modern transportation system called the “group rapid transit” (GRT), which will be connected to the Dubai Metro network, is one of these ambitious development projectsthat can be considered as the fastest and the largest passenger transportation system of GRT in the world.