Dubai’s futuristic underwater hotel inches towards reality
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
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It wouldn’t be the first time that one of Dubai’s mega-projects fell through if the Discus Hotel is never built, but Maldives’ confirmation of a similar project lends some legitimacy to the concept.
Drydocks World and Maritime World, the shipbuilding arm of Dubai World, has revealed work will begin ‘very shortly’ on the underwater hotel it is developing with Deep Ocean Technology.
The Water Discus Underwater Hotel will comprise a number of discs under water at depths ranging from 10 to 30 metres.
The hotel’s design will allow it
