Flower of the East

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Flower of the East
The Flower of the East Logo
General information
StatusNever built
LocationKish Island, Persian Gulf
Cost€1.7 billion
ManagementGermany Drees & Sommer AG
Technical details
Floor area238 hectares
Design and construction
DeveloperGermany FOE Projektgesellschaft mBH
EngineerGermany Thalen Consult
References
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The Flower of the East (Persian: گل شرق) complex was a 1.7 billion euro, tourism attraction project, begun in 2004 in Kish Island and was expected to be finished by 2010. [1][2][3] This project has been canceled according to Iranian officials due to delay in completion. {{citation}}: Empty citation (help) [2] The complex was to accommodate a self-rated 7-star hotel.


About the Project

The Flower of the East Development Project was the biggest project on Kish Island in the Persian Gulf. The project was slated to includes three hotels, three Residential Areas, Villas and Apartment Complexes, Coffee Shops, Showrooms, Stores, Sports Facilities and a Marina. The project was managed by the German firm FOE Projektgesellschaft mbH. [3]

Site Plan

Flower of the East is consisted of these sub categories:

  • Flower of the East Hotel
  • Mainland Apartments
  • Promenades: Mainland Promenade, Marina Promenade, Gardens, Patio & Restaurants, Shopping malls
  • Marina: Club Village Villas, Club Arcades, Yacht Harbour, Apartments
  • Harbour City
  • Parc Residences
  • Golf Villas & Hotel
  • Fallin Waters Golf Club & Residences
  • Hotels: Beauty, Spa, Park etc. [3][4]

Flower of the East Hotel

The Flower of the East Hotel

The Centerpiece of the project is a hotel in the shape of a flower. The tower is a combination of Persian and Modern architecture. Due to the geographical location of the Flower of the East Hotel, the sunrise is seen by the hotel residents. The hotel is surrounded by a park. [5]

Marina

The Flower of the East Marina

A Marina Club Village is to be constructed by Flower of the East Hotel: [3]

File:Flower Marina.jpg
  • Marina Club Village is surrounded by club park. Each garden is modelled Middle East shaped.
  • Marina Club Arcade is the central attraction for the fans of water sports.
  • The Marina offers a harbour for demanding skipper.

Falling Waters Golf Club & Residences

  • The golf facilities include an 18-hole championship golf course based on PGA standards and a 9-hole course for beginners.
  • The properties of Falling Water Residences are between 1500 and 3500 m² and living areas are 430 to 2000 m² that can be designed and furnished according to the taste of the owner. [3]
Falling Waters Golf Club

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