• Construction start: 2009
• Construction finish: 2013
• Designed by: Joachim Hauser
• Cost: $500,000,000
• Type: Hotel
• Maximum Depth: 66 feet

• August, 2003: Hydropolis was announced.
• December 27, 2008: Arabian Business reported that the long delayed Hydropolis project may be built after all. The developers planned to announce a building timeline in early 2009.
• August, 2009: MEED reports that the stalled plans for this project were being looked at again.

• This is not the world's first underwater hotel. There is a smaller underwater hotel in Florida, and more underwater hotels are being designed and built around the world.
• The train is supposed to be able to transport 1,000 people at a time.

There are 54 comments.

  Im only 15 studing to be an achutect and looking at these plans i see this structure mind bodling great location and great imagionation. Could not have done better myself

antony - Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 @ 4:59pm  

  WOW...It's so amazing I hope that someday the real hydropolis build in Indonesia, because we have a huge potential to lead this new technology, unfortunately we're still developed economically, salute for Dubai, i hope Dubai investor can build hydropolis in Indonesia

Adang Prianto - Thursday, September 10th, 2009 @ 9:03am  

  Wow this is truly outstanding. An underwater hotel. I mena who comes up with these ideas. That is friggin wild!

Ashley - Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 @ 8:49pm  

  Maybe this would take the place of one of the seven wonders.Is an amazing step forward for humanity.

Antonio - Saturday, April 18th, 2009 @ 12:09pm  

  Im really excited to see this incredible structure. This would be the trademark not only for dubai itself but to the whole UAE.

james curameng - Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 @ 2:15am  

  This is a beautiful structure.Yes, the money could have been used to save lives, and yes, it could have been use in donations. But there are plenty of other places that were built that weren't as wondrous as this yet also cost millions. There are plenty of people spending loads and loads of money on things only a tenth of the world could afford, but this my friends, is art. This is something that should be appreciated for all of its good. There are plenty of silly things out there, this is not one of them. Though the money could have been worth more saving lives, you have to understand this is someone's passion, this is someone's dream. Some of us are lucky we even have a dream. And to be able to share something so brilliant with the world? You don't have to GO there to get a kick out of the wonders it brings our generation. This is far from a waste of money. Plus, you never know what the world may have in store for us, you never know if this is the way we'll be living one day.Some of you are too harsh. Admire this, it is a wonderful dream come true.W/Love,Anita

Anita♡ - Monday, March 9th, 2009 @ 11:28pm  

  This is amazing. Its a brillant project one of the best ever.

Crystal - Saturday, February 14th, 2009 @ 7:11pm  

  I am thrilled what dubai is doing, hydrolis it will be the world icon to middle east every country build and spends to its highest level but dubai has achieved what i say others only dream. rite now dubai is architects dream where all architect can show their work to the world and dubai is the place

mark - Monday, February 9th, 2009 @ 12:53am  

  I have always found architecture fascinating until seeing the building of the palm islands,Dubai in the early 2000. Now, I am totaly overwhelmed at what you have accomplished in eight years..Totaly Incredible. Thank-You all for showing the world that there is know engineering problem that cannot be solved. I only hope one day my wife and I get to see it first hand.

ted gibson - Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 @ 2:16pm  

  THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND SOSO SO GOOD...

Luka Milosevic - Saturday, January 10th, 2009 @ 9:25am  

  Just like on a James Bond film! Spectacular!

Cesar Bryan Yee Hilario - Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 @ 9:22am  

  For those of oyu who think this structure is a waste of money and those of you think you can spend on charity, dubai is developing for the good of is own country because it is now surviving on oil! so the place wants to make a living out of business and tourism!!!!

shafi - Friday, January 2nd, 2009 @ 12:50pm  

  Just Oustanding! Kudos to Dubai for making something wonderful out of nothing. While other countries bicker, Dubai got to work and decided to do something for themselves. Now if only the rest of the world could follow suit, what a beautiful place this would be. And, for all you haters out there, stop it! Jealousy is bad karma.

Macky1969 - Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 @ 2:49am  

  This could be the start of a new generation for the hospitality industry. I can really see the tourism rise in a near future.

Jordan B. - Monday, December 22nd, 2008 @ 11:34pm  

  Ever wondered about the structures and buildings in futuristic movies? Well wonder no more IT is here !!! Awesome,simply awesome !

Memo - Monday, December 22nd, 2008 @ 11:00pm  

  Something which cannot be imagined came true, incredible plan, its fabulous, after completion it is a must to visit.

Shaheem Shibly - Monday, December 22nd, 2008 @ 10:39pm  

  this hotel is a very good idea and i think it will be the most beautiful wonder ever

rafaelito - Monday, December 22nd, 2008 @ 9:55pm  

  excellent way to start the 21st century. money comes and goes, but ideas are for ever. VIVA DUBAI

daniel - Monday, December 22nd, 2008 @ 8:08pm  

  For all of you who this this is a bad idea or that the money could have been used to help people. I wonder if that extra car, 2nd TV set or computer could have been donated to a better cause? Until you quit using water like there is an endless supply of it or turn off the lights when you leave a room - don't talk about this as if it is a bad idea. You are all guilty of depleting this planet from its natural resources, so stop being all righteous.

Semi - Monday, December 22nd, 2008 @ 6:39pm  

  I'm sure this will be an amazing architectural feat. But $500,000,000?? That kind of money would have been better spent saving thousands - millions - of children from starvation. Instead of spending it on yet another needless human excessive expense, how about spending it on saving a few million lives?

Anne - Monday, December 22nd, 2008 @ 6:37pm  

  very beautiful!!! going to visit once finished!!!!!!!!

patricia - Monday, December 22nd, 2008 @ 6:35pm  

  For all of you who this this is a bad idea or that the money could have been used to help people. I wonder if that extra car, 2nd TV set or computer could have been donated to a better cause? Until you quit using water like there is an endless supply of it or turn off the lights when you leave a room - don't talk about this as if it is a bad idea. You are all guilty of depleting this planet from its natural resources, so stop being all righteous.

Semi - Monday, December 22nd, 2008 @ 6:08pm  

  this is beautiful but money could be spent in different way like donate to charitable events that can bebefit others not a hotel that u can't even stay in but only ooh and aww about, there are poor ppe that need a roof over their heads,why not build a apt complex just as nice for those who can experience greatness at a reasonable cost...think about it

reign - Monday, December 22nd, 2008 @ 5:43pm  

  that´s great idea, to see how the imagination and technology can do. good for them. they now how to spent the money , no matter what the others think, they talk about helping others, they should ask themselves if they are helping someone at least

Martin - Monday, December 22nd, 2008 @ 5:13pm  

  All the architectural work in Dubai is of genius proportion and is only one step toward theultimate achievement in architecture. INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL!!!

Anne Hanley - Monday, December 22nd, 2008 @ 2:41pm  

  Immaculate design and Dubai has shown the highest level of imagination and drive. But at the end of the day "what profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul!"

EC - Monday, December 22nd, 2008 @ 2:36pm  

  Sorry, I think it is vulgar. There are so many NATURAL resources to truly get high on that every human on this earth can enjoy. What is the point? To get a cheap thrill and break the bank all at the same time? I am an artist and can understand it from the architects perspective, but beyond that it's arrogant.

PAT - Monday, December 22nd, 2008 @ 1:23pm  

  This structure leaves me speechless; besides the moving tower, Dubai has it "goin' on"! And I want to go there and visit some day! Good Job Visionaries!

Tina Beier-Forrester - Monday, December 22nd, 2008 @ 12:49pm  

  Great Idea to reality. I agreed it cost a lot of money to build, but it's still beautiful; maybe, just maybe,hope and wishing i get a chance to stay at the hotel, it would be absolutely wonderful if it happens.

Sharon - Monday, December 22nd, 2008 @ 10:46am  

  Nice! But what a waste out in the desert. Dubal's buildings would be so much better in Chicago, NY, or LA.

CJ - Thursday, November 6th, 2008 @ 2:47pm  

  What a waste of Money... Shud be rated as the worst use of resources in modern times. Dubai Sheikhs are sure to secure future prosperity by such tourist attractions...But the resources don't justify the project in the final analysis. This is my opinion. PAUL

PAUL - Friday, July 25th, 2008 @ 1:16pm  

  This is very cool!! seems like a whole lot of money but it is still damn amazing!!

LeeAnn - Monday, July 21st, 2008 @ 6:02pm  

  A tribute to human will and imagination. It could have been named the Nautilus hotel. Hurrah for Dubai!

Jorge Ignacio Covarrubias - Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 @ 10:32am  

  Ausom, wonderful.. love to stay over there afte completed.

arunabha ghoshal - Monday, June 23rd, 2008 @ 1:18am  

  This is spectacular and even though it will bring about the inevitable destruction of the planet im all for it cuz fish are pretty

john adams - Sunday, June 15th, 2008 @ 1:09pm  

  Great idea, great location, and another amazing thing in dubai, now we will just have to see what will be better the 7 star hotel or the worlds first real undewater hotel, hopefully they will not get many more delays and it will be open in 2009

Max Hoban - Friday, March 14th, 2008 @ 7:28pm  

  its for sure an incredible structure but all that money spent on it could have saved the whole world from hunger. its really a pity to c money wasted like this for only a few hundred people who can afford to live one night in this hotel.

Sumer - Monday, February 11th, 2008 @ 7:14am  

  what a wunderfull buildingrealy a A+!!

david - Thursday, February 7th, 2008 @ 3:49pm  

  absolutely amazing.....SPECTACULAR!!!! great imagination put into reality..........WOW!!!!

beth agusti - Thursday, January 31st, 2008 @ 4:12pm  

  whoa whoa whoa this is my dream project, luckly it is now reality which inspires me to creat something better

Martell Hasley - Wednesday, November 28th, 2007 @ 12:21pm  

  What the mind of man can conceive, man can achieve!! Dubai wins again!!!! Magnificent!!!!!.Definitely going to visit!!!!!!

David - Monday, August 13th, 2007 @ 4:20am  

  This is pure genius! The design elements are exquisite. To spend the night in the Hydropolis would be a fantasy come true. Most impressive!

Petra - Saturday, July 28th, 2007 @ 8:11pm  

  What a magnificent, superb and spectacular structure!

Deo Pomida - Sunday, February 11th, 2007 @ 8:58am  

  Seen structures like the Burj Ai Arab and Taj Mahal.This gives a chill up the spine even in my imagination....bravo!!!

Venkatesh K - Saturday, February 10th, 2007 @ 12:02pm  

  is beautiful,fantastique

GRECA - Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006 @ 9:55am  

  WOW! What else can be said? This is absolutely amazing and I am very excited to see the finished product for myself!

Kimberly - Monday, April 24th, 2006 @ 1:30pm  

  this hotel is beautiful.i would love to see more and would like to see more of this hotel looking for an exotic getway with the wife and this is perfect. congats to the owner this is something that really cant be topped

MR MICHAEL KEEVILL - Saturday, December 17th, 2005 @ 9:36pm  

  I am a Former U.S.Naval Diver who for a long time had dream of somthing like this.I'm also an Architect who has Drawings of Underwater homes and in cliff homes. THIS IS INCREDIBLE ! I love it Mr.Marty Hehman

Marty Hehman - Thursday, August 25th, 2005 @ 12:27am