<strong>The Floating Venice: </strong>Dubai's <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thefloatingvenice.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">The Floating Venice</a> is planned for The World development, an artificial island archipelago four kilometers offshore in the Persian Gulf.
The Floating Venice: Dubai's The Floating Venice is planned for The World development, an artificial island archipelago four kilometers offshore in the Persian Gulf.
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<strong>Venice of the Middle East:</strong> The resort is designed to bring the spirit of Venice to the Middle East -- staging Dubai versions of traditional festivals such as Carnivale di Venezia.
Venice of the Middle East: The resort is designed to bring the spirit of Venice to the Middle East -- staging Dubai versions of traditional festivals such as Carnivale di Venezia.
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<strong>La Serenissima:</strong> The replica of the celebrated Italian city will have a luxury sub-aquatic twist.
La Serenissima: The replica of the celebrated Italian city will have a luxury sub-aquatic twist.
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<strong>The Floating Venice lobby:</strong> It will be split over four decks -- one of which will be submerged under the sea and feature an underwater lobby, bedrooms and restaurants -- all offering spectacular views of marine life.
The Floating Venice lobby: It will be split over four decks -- one of which will be submerged under the sea and feature an underwater lobby, bedrooms and restaurants -- all offering spectacular views of marine life.
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<strong>Fine dining:</strong> The resort will have 12 restaurants and bars, three of which will be underwater. Some of the resort's pools will have acrylic bases, offering views of the coral reefs below.
Fine dining: The resort will have 12 restaurants and bars, three of which will be underwater. Some of the resort's pools will have acrylic bases, offering views of the coral reefs below.
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<strong>Big boat:</strong> The resort will technically be classified as a boat -- and developers aim to use the same technology as the Floating Seahorse, Dubai's underwater living experience.
Big boat: The resort will technically be classified as a boat -- and developers aim to use the same technology as the Floating Seahorse, Dubai's underwater living experience.
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<strong>Opening in 2020: </strong>The resort is scheduled for completion in 2020 -- if plans are approved and building gets underway in 2018.
Opening in 2020: The resort is scheduled for completion in 2020 -- if plans are approved and building gets underway in 2018.
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"Our aim is to enhance the landscape of real estate and hospitality and deliver a new iconic experience," says Josef Kleindienst, chairman of developers Kleindienst, in a statement.
"Our aim is to enhance the landscape of real estate and hospitality and deliver a new iconic experience," says Josef Kleindienst, chairman of developers Kleindienst, in a statement.
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