A Poland-based architecture firm has unveiled plans for an underwater tennis complex in Dubai, according to Parag Deulgaonkar of EMIRATES 24/7. Polish architect Krzysztof Kotala of 8+8 Concept Studio, the promoter of the concept, is "scouting" investors, "building his case based on the 'economic gains for Dubai if it is built here.'" Kotala said, "Large investment brings economic gains in the construction sector and such a project will also bring marketing profits and drive tourism." Besides the emirate, he said that Qatar and Japan "could also be ideal locations for building such a stadium." He said that the underwater tennis complex is an "innovative approach to sports facilities." The complex, which consists of seven arenas, "works as a sports, recreation and exhibition centre." Asked about the cost of development, Kotala said that he "has not done any calculations, but the price will be based on the selected object function." Kotala: "It could run into several billion dollars and it could take around five years to build" (EMIRATES 24/7, 5/4).
