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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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To say that the city of Dubai — located in the United Arab Emirates — is a playground for the wealthy would be a gross understatement. The urban wonderland is home to some of the most extravagant ...

Here in the year 2020, “the best underwater hotels around the world” is a real subject and not futuristic hypothesizing. Over the past few years, top tourist destinations around the world have been ...

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 ...

From Dubai to Sweden, these hotels (and hotel bars, spas, and restaurants) take sleeping with the fishes to a whole new below-sea level. Prepared to be wowed by deep blue and bright turquoise ...

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 ...

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 ...