December 13, 2007 Anywhere but Dubai, the idea of building a luxury hotel 66 feet underwater would sound far-fetched. But next to the Burj-al-arab, the rotating skyscraper, manufactured islands and ...

Image exploring the ocean's depths in luxury. That's the aim of yet another spectacular hotel design out of Dubai. The building company Drydocks World has signed a contract with Swiss firm BIG ...

DUBAI, United Arab EmiratesDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai is splashing into the business of underwater hotels again. The Gulf emirate’s state shipbuilding division Drydocks World said in a ...

It seems the construction boom in bustling Dubai is far from over – already home to several world record-holding projects, including the tallest building (for just a little while longer), the largest ...

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Photo Credit: Water Discus Hotels are divided into above and below water sections to provide a unique beachside stay. Deep Ocean Technology / Deep Ocean Technology It wouldn’t be the first time that ...

Is it a hotel or a James Bond villain’s secret lair? The proposed Water Discus underwater hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, would take a room with a sea view to a whole new level. The luxury hotel ...

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Skylines are so passé. In an attempt to give travelers better—or at least closer—ocean views, Dubai-based construction company Drydocks World and Swiss consulting, engineering, and brokerage firm BIG ...

Ever since Sebastian from “The Little Mermaid” sang that catchy tune “Under the Sea,” we’ve been dreaming of a life underwater while being firmly planted on dry land. Much to our delight, this ...