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design, the total gross floor area requirement is extravagant hotel to open its doors. It has been
only approximately 25 - 28sqm per room, which is developed to immerse the guest in a dazzling
significantly lower than the industry average. world of imagination, pleasure and luxury from
The concept is based on the understanding that the moment of arrival and does not only provide
the main criteria for travelers are a great bed and the thrill-seeking guest with a 1,539 guest room
a clean bathroom. Clever design & efficient use of landmark hotel but also an array of on-resort
space minimises the threat of claustrophobia, along attractions and experiences, including a world-class
with the promise that every room comes with its water-park, beautiful man-made white beaches, an
very own external window, and produces a room, aquarium and restaurants delivering world-class
which offers affordable, stylish, respite. The discreet Michelin star cuisine.
use of a technology-pad in the room allows travelers Hydropolis (3) by Joachim Hauser will up the
to control, and access pre-set room moods, adjust ante again by providing two differing residential
the room temperature, close the blinds and choose habitat experiences; one on land and the other as
their evening’s entertainment on the TV. All these a submarine complex built 20 meters below the
choices are remembered and stored for the frequent surface of the Persian Gulf. A 500-meter transparent
traveler’s next stay. train tunnel connects both complexes. 220 bubble-
On the opposite end of the scale, Destination shaped suites with clear glass walls make up the
Resorts rely on attracting the long-stay tourist underwater destination.
guest. These hotels do not always solely rely on The Nakheel Harbour Tower (4 & 5) by Woods
their location or climate but rather provide their Bagot is a mixed-use development encompassing
guest with a unique environment and experience, a 270-hectare masterplan. It features 19,000
providing a sense of theatre and drama. The hotel residential apartments and 3,500 hotel rooms,
itself can become the attraction and the key reason including a super luxury 100-room hotel to be
for the visit. located at the top of the 1km high building.
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Atlantis the Palm, Dubai (2) by Kerzner This tower harnesses modern technologies and
International Holdings is the most recent construction techniques to achieve its lofty
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