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When concrete jungles like New York and London are fighting against space problems, Dubai is showing a reverse trend. The hub of world’s some landmark architectural beauties is not overflowing with requests of occupancy. The city is experiencing a vacancy rate of as much as 38% with respect to office spaces and this number is expected to touch 50% [...]

Imagine holidaying at a floating island, which is surrounded by lush green gardens and equipped with a spa. Just the very thought of this, brings out the hedonistic person in me. If I had, my way, I would have literally confined to such an island. The good news is that Anne Holtrop, a Dutch architect in collaboration with green technology firm Studio [...]

Owning an island seems to be what separates the men from the big boys, so to speak. Some Hollywood A-listers are among the privileged handful that own such secluded private properties surrounded by seemingly interminable stretches of oceans and seas. If you can’t own an island, the next best thing is to rent one. Luckier are those island owners located [...]

It was announced the construction of the first revolving hotel in Europe. According to Gizmag site, the building will be the centerpiece of a new resort to be built near Split, the second largest city in Croatia, located on the Adriatic coast. The idea is to allow guests to have the views of the Adriatic from any hotel room. The new hotel, designed [...]

Way back in 2005, when the Singapore government put forward the idea of turning its dump-yard into an eco-tourism spot, the decision was ignored by the world as no one believed that this could ever happen. Three years later, the idea seems to be taking shape but with the eco taking over tourism. Of late, the Singapore government has publicized that [...]