While work has halted for a while on the to-be tallest tower in the world, there seems to an uncommon amount of interest in accomplishing unusual architectural feats for hotels and resort spaces in Dubai.
From the aesthetically pleasing to the downright gaudy, there are many residential options for those sightseeing in Dubai. Let’s have a look at some of them.
One hotel that is under construction but still features prominently on this list is the ambitiousHydropolis
Hotel
Resort. Once complete, the underwater resort hugging the Jumeirah Beach coastline will be the only underwater luxury hotel in Dubai and in the world. A night at the Hyde Park-sized resort will set you back by £300.
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Next on the list is the majestic Burj Al Arab with its sail design and very nautical feel. Constructed on an island raised to exclusively house the seven-star hotel, this fine mixture of engineering, architecture and aesthetics is a testament to the ambitions and vision of Dubai. A Dubai hotel booking at this address can set back a suite owner by $US350.
A recent addition to this must-experience list is the colossal Atlantis. With a palm-shaped island for its foundations, the launch of the hotel alone created a stir in international hospitality circles. A residence for the ostentatiously rich, the Atlantis is simply luxury magnified and features the first open-air marine habitat. Expect a deficit of $US25, 000 in your wallet though.
These three hotels remain the most ambitious hotel projects Dubai has ventured to undertake and form a distinct contrast to locations that are even more unusual. The World islands and the three Palm Islands are two apt examples.