Dubai unveils plans for a floating replica of Venice complete with gondolas, underwater rooms, opera and even the Piazza San Marco.
The desert capital of the United Arab Emirates is building a copycat of Venice, a resort complete with underwater suites, to bring an authentic Venetian experience to the Middle East.
The £507m Venice development by the Kleindienst Group will sit 2.5 miles off the coast of Dubai and have capacity of 3,000 visitors.
Accommodation, restaurants and shops will be split over four decks, one of which is underwater.
Guests will arrive by boat, seaplane or helicopter to the main "Piazza San Marco" where they can check-in at the underwater lobby.
Gondolas imported from Venice will transport guests to their cabins through the winding canals, or a short stroll through canal side walkways and bridges will take them to their awaiting cabins.
There will be a range of 414 bespoke cabins arranged over four decks, one of which is underwater giving views of the coral reefs below and passing gondolas above.
Traditional festivals like the Carnivale di Venezia, Binnale di Venezia and Festa del Rendentore will bring the resort alive with the flair and heritage of Venice.
Guests will be able to relax in one of 24 pools, some of which will have acrylic bases giving views of the 400,000 sq ft of coral reefs that will be planted around The Floating Venice to encourage sea life.
12 floating beaches with views of the Dubai skyline are scattered throughout the resort, as well as 12 restaurants and bars, three of which are underwater.
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