Living
with the fishes couldn’t have been any more fun. In what is called a show of
confidence, Dubai seems to be shaking off its slowdown garb and going in for a
techno-driven makeover. Having seen the past decade being dedicated to
fantastic residential, commercial and mixed-use monuments reaching out to the
sky, Dubai is now ready to take a dive.
Plunging
into the depths of the ocean, leading shipbuilding, conversion and repairs
major – Drydocks World decided to team up with some Swiss precision. Its
venture partner, BIG InvestConsult AG is a technology transfer major and is
said to be representing the Polish firm to whom the techno-wizardry of the
hospitality project originally belongs.
The
design brains behind the project that’s been dubbed the Water Discus Hotel,
Deep Ocean Technology (DOT) have used a pair of ‘discs’ or disc shaped
structures to give it a unique visage. One disc is sited well above the water in
order to remain unaffected in the event of a surface level calamity. It is to
feature an oceanic themed garden, an aquatic spa and a swimming-pool to boot. Boarding
the elevator that travels through a custom shaft about 30 feet below the
waterline, guests will be lead into the underwater section that is to house the
21 living accommodations, a bar and an underwater dive centre. During their
stay, guests will be able to observe oceanic life from close quarters and get a
first hand experience of life under water. The hotel is to also feature
waterproof cameras fitted with special macro lens systems to offer guests a
heightened experience of the ocean.
Those
worried about safety features can relax in peace as special evacuation systems
can get the submerged portion to surface in as low as 15 minutes if the
situation so demands. The entire hotel is also designed to be towed away to
another location, making it a true oceanic traveller. Some enthusiasts have
already started making plans for a visit to Dubai. They have begun inquiring
about travel bookings and sightseeing activities in Dubai to coincide with the
opening of the hotel. One thing is for sure, the Water Discus Hotel is sure to
reaffirm the city’s claim of being high up there with the other leading traveland tourism destinations in the world. Even more reason for you to come
visiting, eh! 