Maldives to open world's first floating city by 2027: A new paradise at sea

In the Maldives, a floating city is under construction, where about 5,000 water houses will be built. They are soon to hit the market. The visualizations are hugely impressive, and the prices won't make your head spin.

Construction of the long-awaited investment in the Maldives has begun, reports "Newsweek", which accessed satellite images confirming that work has started. The realization of this extraordinary project was delayed by three years.

The world's first floating city will consist of 5,000 homes, which will be sold for about £200,000. The developer targets both residents and tourists from around the world. If everything goes according to plan, they will be able to move into the floating city in 2027.

The floating city includes dining facilities, hotels, offices, and schools. The project also creates many sandy beaches, allowing residents to feel like they’re in paradise.

To get to the floating city, you can only travel by boat, and the journey from Male—the capital of the Maldives—takes about 15 minutes. Moving around the city will also only be possible by water or by bike—cars are not allowed in the Maldives Floating City.

An external ring of islands will be created around the floating city to protect the structure. Additionally, all homes and roads will be anchored to the bottom of the lagoon.

Mohamed Nasheed, the former president of the Maldives and a proponent of the project, described it as sustainable and innovative.

The floating city in the Maldives is to be the first in the world, but similar projects are also in the works elsewhere. Oceanic Busan, to be built near Busan in South Korea, will offer restaurants, a winter garden, and homes for 12,000 residents.

Source: The Sun