Plans have been revealed for the world’s first underwater villa resort, and it probably won’t come as much of a surprise that it can be found in Dubai. But it’s not the only place where guests can spend the night below sea level – here are the world’s most spectacular underwater hotels.
The Floating Seahorse
Perhaps Dubai developers didn’t learn their lesson after the highly-anticipated World project (300 islands representing Earth’s various landmasses) started sinking. The emirate’s latest ambitious development is the Floating Seahorse, which was unveiled at last year’s Dubai International Boat Show. The project will comprise of a series of floating villas, each with a submerged bedroom and a spacious upper deck. Although the opening date has yet to be confirmed, the first villa has now been completed. And is, we’re assured, still afloat.
The Water Discus
Fancy something a little roomier? Then the Water Discus could be for you. Although details are scarce, the hotel is due to open in the waters off either Dubai or the Maldives in the next few years. Comprising of a series of interlinked saucer-shaped structures, the 21 suites will be housed inside a central circular building attached to the sea floor. Facilities include a dive school (handy, considering its location), while a series of inflatable ballast tanks will allow the hotel to be repositioned in the event of a tsunami.
Underwater Suites, Atlantis The Palm
Skylines and pretty beaches can all get rather boring after a while. At Atlantis The Palm Dubai’s underwater suites, guests get spectacular views into the resort’s aquarium, which contains 65,000 marine creatures. The three-storey suite has floor to ceiling windows in the living room, bathroom and bedroom, and there are two to choose from – Poseidon or Neptune. We’ll opt for the latter, thanks. Oh, and the price includes soap made with gold flakes and you’ll have a butler at your beck and call, just in case you want to complain about the view.
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