A Dubai-based construction company along with a Swiss investment company have concluded a deal with Deep Ocean Technology to develop an underwater hotel “The Water Discus Hotel” in Dubai.

The Water Discus Hotel comprise of two discs – underwater and above.  This combination will allow guests to admire the depths of the ocean while making the most of the warm climate. The two parts of the structure are connected by three solid “legs” and a vertical shaft containing a lift and stairway.

Safety was a top priority for both designers of the structure, the goal is to ensure that guests feel safe both inside and outside.  Safety measures will include a monitoring system integrated with an international earthquake and weather warning system.

The luxurious hotel will be surrounded by a beautiful, vibrant coral reef. The unique location will allow you to enjoy the tropical weather whilst the colourful underwater world, is within your reach and will engage all your senses.

The disc, located up to 10 metres beneath the surface of the sea, is composed of 21 hotel rooms adjacent to the underwater dive centre and a bar. Each room is integrated with the underwater world as closely as possible, offering a surprisingly direct, yet safe contact with the local flora and fauna.

Special lighting system of the area around the room and the miniature underwater vehicles which can be operated from inside will allow you to take a closer look at even the most microscopic underwater creatures using macro photography.

Guests are ensured of privacy whenever necessary. All rooms are sound-proof and have curtains of different levels of transparency.

The disc and its adjacent satellites located 5 – 7 metres above the water surfaces comprise of a restaurant, a spa and a special recreation area.

A multifunctional lobby built inside an enormous swimming pool shows the centre of the disc. The area around the underwater part of the complex and diving activities may be watched as they happen on the screens hanging on the lobby walls.

This part of the complex is connected to the satellites with awe-inspiring glass-walled tunnels cutting through a training pool for divers.  ts rooftop includes seawater swimming pools (integrated with the training pool). Finally, there is also an exotic garden offering a moment’s rest before going back to extreme experiences.

The elegant and spacious restaurant is a perfect place to regenerate body and soul after a day filled with exciting diving excursions or energetic water sports.

All in all, sounds like a magnificent space of pure fun, pleasure and magnificent views.  If all of these elements come together, this may just beat going to an exotic island for a holiday.