Dubai revisits underwater hotel plan
Dubai is revisiting plans first mooted in 2003 to build the world's first underwater hotel.
Local developer Meraas Development is proposing the scheme, and plans to conduct a feasibility study for the project, which, if it goes ahead, will be built off Jumeirah Beach.
It is not known why the original scheme was abandoned, but the revival of interest in the project poses challenges for both developers and contractors.
"It seems a bit crazy given the current financial climate," one source close to the project tells MEED. "There are lots of issues, but I think the funding model will be the most challenging aspect."
Contractors say that although no one has ever built an under-water hotel, it is technically feasible. "There are two ways of doing it," says one contractor working in Dubai. "The best would be to build a steel structure on the land, drag it out to sea and sink it. The other option would be to build it in situ, but this would be less favourable."
http://www.meed.com/news/2009/07/dubai_revisits_underwater_hotel_plan.html
hydropolis was scheduled to be completed in 2010 i heard.. they still conducting feasibility analysis for it?? looks like this hotel project will go down the drain.. but cant put anything past those people
can't wait to see the dress code!
'sorry Madam, that wetsuit shows the ankles' :-p
http://www.qatarliving.com/node/587298
the mermaids can give us a tour?LOL!
Finally, Atlantis becomes reality.