Archive for the 'Dubai' Category

Air Conditioned Bus Stop

Published by Joseph Ferrara November 24th, 2007 in Dubai and Technology. 1 Comment

We have long followed the wild and wacky goings-on in Dubai, UAE. They are way ahead of the curve in creative and extreme architecture. We read they have over 1200 air-conditioned bus stops, equipped with ATM and vending machines, to encourage commuters to use public transportation. Advertising space allows for business marketing.
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Underwater Real Estate: Hydropolis, Neptus, And Other Undersea Delights

Published by Joseph Ferrara February 4th, 2007 in Dubai, Hotel, Real Estate News, Real estate, Sellsius Real Estate Blog and Technology. 6 Comments

Hydropolis will be the world’s first “luxury” underwater hotel. It’s in Dubai, UAE (where else?). The 220 room hotel will be 60 feet below sea level. Rooms will rent for $1,500 a night. Besides the expected amenities, there will be a missile defense system to protect it from terrorist attack (somehow that’s not comforting). It […]