Hydropolis Underwater Hotel, Dubai in 2015

There have been some pretty crazy real estate projects buils in the united Arab Emirates like the world’stallest buildind: the burj Dubai. This time, the Hydropolis Underwater Hotel and Resort is a proposed hotel, designed by Prof. Joachim hauser that could be the world's first underwater luxury resort . It is planned to be situated 66 feet (20 m) below the surface of the Persian Gulf, just off Jumeira Beach in Dubai, and projected to cost $300 million to construct, 225 million have already been collected.

 In fact no initial construction had begun, the hotel project was conceived in 2006, was delayed in 2008, but the planned construction should occur in 2015 thanks to trust investors. With a projected cost of $300 million to build, it would be also one of the world’s most expensive hotels to visit on the earth. The undersea hotel should be built with 140 suites for a total cost per night about 13 000 euros. That’s the price for a 7 stars luxury service!! As well, places for dinning, a shopping complex, a spa and a cinema will occur. But with all of what’s to “sea” around you , who needs movies?

 If we go further, the first undersea hotel will have to be respectful of the environment. The designer said: “I have designed Hydropolis with organic structures in mind to remove the sharp edges and harsh architectural design components of land-based edifices […] the effect is to create more tranquil living environs where smoother architectural flow blends our natural biorhythms with our living spaces.” So underwater living is certainly one vastly unexplored territory such destination will be more commonplaces, especially if we screw up this planet with global warming. Underwater hotels like hydropolis may be a means for survival.

 And you, what do you think about?

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