The 27.9-acre body of crystalline water was made possible only through the technology of the multinational innovation company, which added real estate value to the development by using saltwater from underground aquifers with no other use.
El Confidencial, one of the leading digital newspapers in Spanish, dedicated an article to the Crystal Lagoons amenity located in the Citystars Sharm el Sheikh project in Egypt. It is a true 27.9-acre oasis of crystalline water in the middle of the Sinai Desert, and it currently holds the Guinness World Record as the largest crystalline lagoon in the world.
Luxury, Technology, and Nature
According to the media, “it is a monumental construction that combines luxury, technology, and nature in a setting as unexpected as it is breathtaking.” This lagoon:
- Is surrounded by idyllic white-sand beaches
- Offers opportunities for swimming
- Allows kayaking and other water sports
- Is one of 12 lagoons planned for the complex, totaling 100 hectares of crystalline waters
The Project
Citystars Sharm El Sheikh is a master-planned residential and hospitality development spanning 750 hectares. It will include 30,000 residential units and hotel accommodations. Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a wide range of amenities, such as:
- An 18-hole signature golf course
- Light & Sound shows
- An international tennis academy
- Educational facilities
- Marinas
- A museum
- A shopping center in the Sharm El Sheikh coastline
Added Value and Sustainability as Key Factors
With an associated investment of US$5.5 billion, the initiative was made possible solely through Crystal Lagoons® technology, which added real estate value to the development by drawing saltwater from underground aquifers that currently have no other use and integrating it into otherwise undevelopable desert land.
In addition to being able to use any type of water, the sustainability of this innovation stands out for:
- Using 100 times fewer chemicals
- Consuming only 2% of the energy required by conventional pool filtration systems
- Using 40% less water than a green area of the same size and 33 times less water than an 18-hole golf course
Transformative Technology
Crystal Lagoons® technology has achieved what was once thought impossible: the construction of artificial lagoons of unlimited size anywhere in the world, even in deserts. Today, this innovation makes it possible to bring the idyllic beach lifestyle to the most unexpected locations, establishing itself as a transformative technology recognized worldwide.
