Recent plans to develop floating islands or facilities have been unveiled by the Maldives Government.

An agreement has been signed with the Netherland based company Docklands/Dutch Watervalley. They have developed plans for “amazing floating homes” consisting of star shaped, tiered islands with roof gardens, pools, beaches and even golf courses, taking luxury holidays to a new level.

The Government hope this floating island concept goes some way to address the constant threat of rising sea levels this tiny island paradise is facing. President Rasheed has also spearheaded the notion which has allowed the whole of the Maldives to go carbon neutral. Educational programmes and sea barriers have also been introduced to protect the Island and the surrounding area.

This is not a totally new concept; Bahrain, Canada, China, Hong Kong and Japan are among the many countries that have chosen artificial islands as an option to their lack of land problem.