Hotels Float On Water In Qatar

When a country wins a bid to host a big sports event, that country must make sure to show the best version of itself to the world. They should be willing to spend huge amounts of money to host a big sports event. Qatar, who will host the 2022 World Cup, is no exception. Qatar has built 16 new hotels for the upcoming World Cup. These hotels are designed to float on water, will boast 101 rooms each, and remain docked on Qetaifan Island North near Lusail International Stadium. The 236-feet-long by 52-feet wide hotels cost $45 billion to build, as FastCompany detailed: 

“These floating hotels are kind of hybrid buildings as the design solutions are a mix of marine and landside building technologies,” says Mikael Hedberg, CEO of Admares Group. “The structure is made out of steel and is built according to marine regulations.” With the Persian Gulf as the location, these alternative dwellings look like minimalist yachts, equal parts function and luxury. In this sense, the four-story floating developments, which each have a restaurant and lounge bar, are a natural addition to the broader architectural language of Qatar—known for both its historical Islamic limestone structures and futuristic skyscrapers.

image credit: Admares via FastCompany