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| It might look like a spaceship, but this remarkable design is in fact a luxury underwater hotel. |
Maldives to Dubai
The space-age hotel is now set to be built on the remote -- and postcard perfect -- tropical island of Kuredhivaru in the Maldive Islands, with the National Ministry of Tourism giving the go-ahead to the ambitious plan last week.
The United Arab Emirates may soon be the next home of the high-tech hotel, with a Dubai construction company also in negotiations to build the surreal structure.
The Water Discus Hotel, to be built in the Maldives.
DEEP OCEAN TECHNOLOGY
"There are many people who will never have the courage to dive to these beautiful reefs," designer, Pawel Podwojewski, told CNN.
"But here you will have the chance to explore an underwater world from the comfort of your bedroom."
Space-age seascape
Described as "Star Trek meets the undersea world of Jacques Cousteau," the remarkable building -- valued at up to $50 million -- is the brainchild of Polish company Deep Ocean Technology, backed by Swiss investors.
You'll have the chance to explore an underwater world from the comfort of your bedroom
Pawel Podwojewski, hotel designer
The luminous hotel features two large disc-shaped lounges seven-meters above the water, housing a luxury restaurant and spa.
The lounges are connected to a glass tunnel plunging 30-meters below the water, leading to 21 opulent bedrooms.
"A lot of people have said it looks like something from a James Bond film," said Podwojewski. "I'm a big fan of the movies, so perhaps that was an inspiration."
"I wanted to keep it as sleek and simple as possible -- so the sphere shape is very efficient."
Deep end
The cutting-edge hotel may plunge deep beneath the ocean, but its luxury facilities are sky-high, including a helicopter landing pad and rooftop swimming pool.
Guests can sit back and enjoy views of vibrant reefs and tropical fish, all from the comfort of their bed.
Wake up to different ocean views in the underwater hotel.
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