Floating villas with underwater bedrooms and streets covered with fake snow: Dubai reveals plans for man-made island inspired by European living

2016-05-18

 Floating villas with underwater bedrooms and streets covered with fake snow: Dubai reveals plans for man-made island inspired by European living
 
One of the most luxurious destinations on the planet is about the get even more over-the-top extravagance with a new heart-shaped island.With £1million floating homes and stunning views of ’s glittering skyline, man-made St Petersburg Island is set to become the next major tourist magnet in the desert oasis.
Inspired by the , the atoll is part of the Heart of Europe project which comprises six islands – Sweden‬, ,Main, Switzerland‬ and .
The seahorses will be connected to the island via floating jetties, and the first cluster will go on the market for more than £1million each next month.
 
Each villa will have three levels: one underwater, one at sea level and an upper deck, with the master bedroom and bathroom totally submerged. The sea level accommodation will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, a fully-fitted kitchen with a dining area and an open plan living area.The upper deck will feature a bedroom, minibar, kitchenette and glass-bottomed Jacuzzi.
 
To make the island even more unique, Germany's Fraunhofer Institute has developed technology that will allow for rain and snow to fall on some of the plazas and streets.
The Heart of Europe is owned by the Kleindienst Group, which is planning to open St Petersburg Island to tourists and residents in October 2016.