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Top 10 Tallest Ferris Wheels

The world's tallest operating observation wheels, ranked by total structural height above ground, from Dubai's record-shattering 250 m giant on down.

Updated July 6, 2026 10 ranked 11 sources

Quick answer: 1. Ain Dubai, 2. High Roller, 3. Singapore Flyer, 4. Star of Nanchang, 5. Bailang River Bridge Ferris Wheel, 6. Sun of Moscow, 7. London Eye, 8. Squirrel Windmill (Eye of Wuhu), 9. Bay Glory, 10. Sky Dream.

Ferris wheels have been in an arms race for height ever since George Ferris built the first one for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. This list ranks the ten tallest passenger observation wheels currently operating anywhere in the world, measured by total structural height. It's a story of shifting record-holders: the London Eye, Star of Nanchang, Singapore Flyer, and High Roller each wore the crown before Dubai blew past them all. Whether you're planning a skyline view on your next trip or just want to know how these steel giants stack up, the ranking below covers where each wheel is, when it opened, and how many cabins carry riders around the ring.

Height (m)

Height (m)
250
Ain Dubai
167.6
High Roller
165
Singapore Flyer
160
Star of Nanchang
145
Bailang River Bridge Ferris Wheel
140
Sun of Moscow
135
London Eye
133
Squirrel Windmill (Eye of Wuhu)
128
Bay Glory
126
Sky Dream

The ranking

1

Ain Dubai

At 250 m, Ain Dubai has been the world's tallest Ferris wheel since it opened on Bluewaters Island in October 2021 — a clear 82 m taller than anything else on this list.

location: Dubai, United Arab Emiratesopened: 2021cabins: 48
2

High Roller

The High Roller at The LINQ in Las Vegas held the world-tallest title from 2014 until Ain Dubai opened, and it remains North America's tallest observation wheel at 167.6 m.

location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USAopened: 2014cabins: 28
3

Singapore Flyer

The 165 m Singapore Flyer at Marina Centre was the world's tallest from 2008 until the High Roller edged past it in 2014, and it stays the tallest in Southeast Asia.

location: Marina Centre, Singaporeopened: 2008cabins: 28
4

Star of Nanchang

China's Star of Nanchang was the world's tallest from 2006 to 2008. Its 60 air-conditioned gondolas each seat up to eight riders, carrying 480 people per rotation at 160 m.

location: Nanchang, Jiangxi, Chinaopened: 2006cabins: 60
5

Bailang River Bridge Ferris Wheel

At 145 m, this is the world's largest spokeless (centreless) Ferris wheel: the ring itself stays fixed on the Bailang River Bridge while 36 carriages track around its rim.

location: Weifang, Shandong, Chinaopened: 2017cabins: 36
6

Sun of Moscow

Opened at VDNKh park in September 2022, the 140 m Sun of Moscow is the tallest Ferris wheel in Russia and Europe, surpassing the London Eye.

location: Moscow, Russiaopened: 2022cabins: 30
7

London Eye

The 135 m London Eye on the South Bank of the Thames was the world's tallest overall from 2000 to 2006 and remains the tallest cantilevered observation wheel in the world.

location: London, United Kingdomopened: 2000cabins: 32
8

Squirrel Windmill (Eye of Wuhu)

This 133 m squirrel-themed wheel in Wuhu Fantawild's Squirrel Town leans hard into its theming, with 48 acorn-shaped gondolas circling the ring.

location: Wuhu, Anhui, Chinaopened: 2020cabins: 48
9

Bay Glory

Standing 128 m tall with a 113.3 m rotation diameter, Bay Glory in Shenzhen's Bao'an Coastal Cultural Park is set apart by its distinctive fish-fin support structure.

location: Shenzhen, Guangdong, Chinaopened: 2021cabins: 28
10

Sky Dream

The 126 m Sky Dream at the Lihpao Land resort in Taichung is the tallest Ferris wheel in Taiwan, rounding out the world's top ten.

location: Taichung, Taiwanopened: 2017cabins: 60

Full comparison

# Name locationopenedcabins
1 Ain Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates202148
2 High Roller Las Vegas, Nevada, USA201428
3 Singapore Flyer Marina Centre, Singapore200828
4 Star of Nanchang Nanchang, Jiangxi, China200660
5 Bailang River Bridge Ferris Wheel Weifang, Shandong, China201736
6 Sun of Moscow Moscow, Russia202230
7 London Eye London, United Kingdom200032
8 Squirrel Windmill (Eye of Wuhu) Wuhu, Anhui, China202048
9 Bay Glory Shenzhen, Guangdong, China202128
10 Sky Dream Taichung, Taiwan201760

How we ranked this

Wheels are ranked by overall structural height above ground, in metres, for observation wheels currently in operation and open to passengers. Height is the total top-of-structure height as reported by the operator/manufacturer or Wikipedia's cross-referenced "List of Ferris wheels" — not wheel diameter alone, since many designs mount the wheel on a raised base or bridge. Rank 1 is the tallest. Inclusion requires that the wheel be (a) a genuine Ferris/observation wheel carrying passengers, (b) currently operating (not proposed, under construction, or demolished), and (c) documented by an authoritative source. Ties are broken by the more precisely reported figure; where sources give a rounded value, the operator/manufacturer spec takes precedence.

FAQ

What is the tallest Ferris wheel in the world?

Ain Dubai, on Bluewaters Island in Dubai, is the tallest Ferris wheel in the world at 250 m (820 ft). It opened on 21 October 2021 and stands about 82 m taller than the next-tallest wheel, the High Roller in Las Vegas.

How tall is the London Eye compared to the world's tallest wheels?

The London Eye is 135 m tall, which ranks it seventh among currently operating observation wheels. It was the world's tallest from 2000 to 2006 and is still the tallest cantilevered observation wheel — supported from one side rather than a full A-frame.

Which is the tallest Ferris wheel in the United States?

The High Roller at The LINQ in Las Vegas is the tallest in the United States (and North America) at 167.6 m. It held the world record from 2014 until Ain Dubai opened in 2021.

How is a Ferris wheel's height measured for this ranking?

Height here means the total top-of-structure height above ground, not just the wheel's diameter. That matters because designs like the Bailang River Bridge wheel and Star of Nanchang sit on raised bases or bridges, so their overall height exceeds the diameter of the wheel itself.

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