The current world’s largest pool resides at the San Alfonso del Mar Resort in Chile. It is one kilometer in length and covers an area of 8 hectares.
Crystal Lagoons, the group responsible for this Guinness World Record-holding design, is planning to one-up their masterpiece by creating an even larger pool.
Set to be finished in July 2009 as part of a $5.5 billion real estate development, the city of Sharm el Sheik, Egypt will house 12 giant lagoons, the largest of which measures 8.8 hectares in size. It is being called the City of Stars.
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Citystar Lagoons In Egypt Is New Largest Swimming Pool on Earth
Trend Themes
1. Mega Pools - Construction of increasingly large swimming pools as tourist attractions.
2. Luxury Real Estate Developments - Investment in high-end real estate properties that feature large-scale amenities.
3. Geographically-inspired Architecture - Design and construction of ambitious architecture inspired by specific locations or regions.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Development of high-end vacation resorts and entertainment destinations.
2. Real Estate - Investments and developments in luxury properties with expansive amenities.
3. Architecture - Design and construction of ambitious and inspired projects that push the limits of traditional architecture.