Underwater Hotel Planned For Dubai

By Karissa Rosenfield

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Courtesy of Deep Ocean Technology

Dubai shipbuilder Drydocks World has signed on with Switzerland’s BIG InvestConsult, on behalf of partner Deep Ocean Technology (DOT), to become the sole construction contractor of the futuristic Water Discus Underwater Hotels in the Middle East. Tailored to the luxurious lifestyle, aspiring divers and marine life enthusiasts, the patent-protected concept by DOT is comprised of disc-shaped volumes that are both above and below the water’s surface, exploring the depths of the ocean while taking advantage of the warm climate.
Continue after the break for more on the Water Discus Underwater Hotels.

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The single water discus module works as an independent structure, with the possibility of joining other modules to create a larger resort complex. Each module consists of two discs; one disc is submerged ten-meters underwater and the other floats five to seven-meters above the sea’s surface. Both parts are connected by three structural “legs” and a vertical shaft containing a lift and stairway.

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Enormous panes of glass frame the vibrant sea life within each of the twenty-one private rooms, located in the underwater disc. A special lighting system is integrated within each room, allowing visitors to illuminate the water world and view the sea creatures. Adjacent to these rooms is an underwater dive center and a fully stocked bar.

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The above-water disc is comprised of a restaurant, spa, a special recreation area and a multifunctional lobby that is built inside an enormous swimming pool. The swimming pool can be accessed by the roof, along with a rooftop garden and the helicopter pad.

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The safety of the occupants is placed at high priority. The structure is designed to withstand the most adverse weather conditions. And, in the event of any danger, the underwater disc will automatically surface. However, one must question the safety of the marine life if this hotel is constructed. DOT highlighted the fact that each disc is sized according to the local condition and has the ability to be relocated if “any changes in the environmental or economic conditions occur”.

Courtesy of Deep Ocean Technology

Technology: Lech Rowinski (Technical University of Gdansk)
CEO: Arkadiusz Majerski
CFO: Jacek Zdrojewski
Company’s Development : Grzegorz Malenczuk
Architecture: Pawel Podwojewski
Executive Creative Director: Pawel Podwojewski
3D Artist: Dimitriy Belozertsev at MOTYW

Comments

[shashavali]

08:31 PM on 11/28/2012

good and nice i cannot see this any where in the world

[PACHES1]

04:31 PM on 06/03/2012

So Dubai still has plenty of money then? Good to see investment still being poured into this great place!

[Cleo Creech]

06:02 PM on 05/21/2012

Hasn't the Jules Verne in Key Largo been there since the 50s?

[Hannah F]

07:00 AM on 05/16/2012

A) Fuck yes.
B) There's one in Fiji. Poseidon Resorts.

[melon83]

01:42 PM on 05/15/2012

Poor window cleaners.

[galaxee828]

06:22 AM on 05/15/2012

Whoa, I'm blown out of the water! Pun intended

[WestSeattle8]

01:39 PM on 05/14/2012

We all paid for that when we put gas in our cars. Glad to see they're putting it to good use.

[vegas kid]

03:10 PM on 05/14/2012

Actually they are almost out of their oil reserves thats why they are building themselves all of the hotels before they run out.Their trying to become a destination point.

[LaDolceKatja]

01:26 AM on 05/14/2012

Good idea but still If you will construct this in the middle of the desert wealthy people paid to see dead corals and few fish. No fish will survive near this area bec the construction will destroy the habitat of the marine mammals...

[Havana Thinks]

07:43 PM on 05/13/2012

Jaques Cousteau says:

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[Opus Fideo]

07:40 PM on 05/13/2012

um... http://www.hotelclub.com/blog/top-five-underwater-hotels/

headline fail

[Havana Thinks]

07:38 PM on 05/13/2012

Let's see: We have hunted, poached, poisoned, endangered so much of the earth's resources. Now, let's explore the wisdom of living with the fishes. How much harm can that do? After all, they have told us the Gulf is back to normal...huge mistruth.

Yep, let's go live with the fishes. Man we are so into destruction, yet call it beautiful. Sad, very sad.

[Caryn Banker]

07:16 PM on 05/13/2012

Looks beautiful in rendering, but I would not be staying there, no Sir-eee. Aren't those man-made palm tree shaped islands in Dubai sinking? I wouldn't feel secure with the Dubai construction and not a fan of that whole city and it's practices.

[Mandie13]

03:57 PM on 05/13/2012

As a lover of the ocean and it's marine life, I find the idea of staying in an underwater hotel nothing less than an amazing experience; however, I certainly won't be able to enjoy it considering I'm not part of the wealthy.

Have they said how this will effect the aquatic life?

[Andrea Blackwell]

02:02 PM on 05/13/2012

If only our government would allow us to catch up to at least 20 years ago.....sheesh!
sigh...don't mind me, I just saw Atlas Shrugged.
smh
I just know that I'm not the only one who knows a few people with the brains to pull this off if they weren't all in survival mode with greed taking over this country.
But still, only the very rich will get anywhere near this kind of thing.
Considering our limitations, we should be looking more into deep sea exploration. We're not likely to find ET unless ET feels like finding us.

[Eva Woywod]

12:25 PM on 05/13/2012

amazing -too bad only the 1 percent will be enjoying it