Cairo Eye aims to turn Egypt into global tourism hub
The Egyptian government has laid the foundation stone of a massive project to build the Cairo Eye, the fifth-largest in the world, as part of efforts to boost tourism.
Cairo Gov. Khaled Abdel Aal laid the foundation stone for the Cairo Eye, a huge cantilevered observation wheel on the Nile River in the upscale district of Zamalek. The project is part of the Egyptian government’s plans to turn Egypt into one of the top-rated tourist destinations in the world.
“The Cairo Eye will be a new amusement and tourist attraction and a landmark of modern Cairo,” Abdel Aal said at the opening ceremony of the project Jan. 21.
The governor said the project includes the construction of a recreational area around the Ferris wheel to provide a unique entertainment experience, with the aim of attracting 2.5 million visitors to Cairo annually.
“The Cairo Eye is part of Egypt’s Vision 2030 with a view to breathing new life into Cairo and achieving economic development,” Abdel Aal noted. “The recreational project aims to turn Cairo into a major tourist hub and place Egypt on the world’s tourism map.”
