Flower of the East

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Flower of the East
Image:FOE Logo.jpg

The Flower of the East Logo

Information
Location Kish Island, Persian Gulf
Status Under construction
Groundbreaking 2004
Estimated completion 2010
Use Residential
Commercial
Technical details
Floor area 238 hectares
Cost €1.7 billion
Structural
Engineer
Flag of Germany Thalen Consult
Contractor Flag of Iran Hampa Engineering Corporation
Developer Flag of Germany FOE Projektgesellschaft mBH
Management Flag of Germany Drees & Sommer AG
References: [1]

The Flower of the East (Persian: گل شرق) complex is a 1.7 billion Euro, tourism attraction project, begun in 2004 in Kish Island and is expected to be finished by 2010. [1] [2] [3] The complex will accommodate one of only 7 star hotels in the world.


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[edit] About the Project

The Flower of the East Development Project is the biggest project on Kish Island in the Persian Gulf. The project, includes a '7-Star' and two '5-Star' hotels, three Residential Areas, Villas and Apartment Complexes, Coffee Shops, Showrooms, Stores, Sports Facilities and a Marina. The project is managed by the German firm FOE Projektgesellschaft mbH. [4]

[edit] 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. [5] [6]

[edit] Flower of the East Hotel

The Flower of the East Hotel
The Flower of the East Hotel

The Centerpiece of the project is a 7-Star Hotel in the shape of a flower. The tower is a combination of Persian and Modern architecture. Due to geographical location of the Flower of the East Hotel, Sunrise is viewed by the hotel residents. Hotel is surrounded by a park all around. [7]

[edit] Marina

The Flower of the East Marina

A Marina Club Village is to be constructed by Flower of the East Hotel: [8]

  • 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.

[edit] 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. [9]
Falling Waters Golf Club
Falling Waters Golf Club

[edit] References

  1. ^ Kish TPC Announces Launch Flower of the East Project
  2. ^ Abrar Online Newspaper
  3. ^ Iran Export Magazine
  4. ^ Iran Export Magazine
  5. ^ Flower of the East Official Site Announcement
  6. ^ Iran Export Magazine
  7. ^ Sybarites Quick View of Flower of the East Hotel
  8. ^ Iran Export Magazine
  9. ^ Iran Export Magazine

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