One of the keys to building a successful business, is being innovative or one of a kind. Standing out of crowd, you could say. Well that is exactly what people in Dubai are hoping to do with their new Hydropolis Underwater Hotel.
I heard about this a while back, but nothing really ever materialized for me, until now. The Hydropolis will be the world’s first luxury underwater hotel, and, if successful, probably not the last. There will be three parts for this frontier: the land station/reception area, a connecting tunnel where a train will transport people to the main hotel area, and the 220 suites within the complex. The entire project will be one of the largest constructions projects in the world.
The developer’s, Joachim Hauser, futuristic vision will take shape 66 feet below the surface of the Arabian Gulf for roughly $500 million. There will be conference rooms, theaters, restaurants, and many different ways to enjoy the surrounding marine life. The structure will even have its own missile defense system along with the ability to seal of areas in case of leaks.
The amount of businesses and innovative ideas that have been developed in Dubai and surrounding areas are astounding. Indoor skiing, man-made beaches, amazing golf course, huge towering architectural feats, and much much more, it is not surprising that something like an underwater hotel will occur. The Hydropolis was suppose to open at the end of 2007; however, the date has been pushed back to 2009. Hopefully the whole idea will “stay afloat.”