Design takes on a whole new meaning when it involves the exorbitant piles of cash and when the rich and powerful are willing to invest in their luxuries. From the Playboy bunny pond to gigantic shark tanks architects have created some of the most magnificent pools around the globe.
Here are some of the most extraordinary architectural creations that come from well-paid imaginations and deliver marvelous mind-blowing pools that most of us would happily belly-flop for.
Hotel Élan, Dallas
It is the first structure in the world to feature a hanging pool. It drapes a full 8 feet over the edge of the building above the street with a glass wall at the far edge so you can see inside the pool.
Palms Hotel, Las Vegas
Palms hotel has a cantilevered Playboy Jacuzzi pool with glass end walls and spectacular view of the Strip that seats you and 24 of your best friends.
Burj Al Arab, Dubai.
You can imagine how a swimming pool of world’s only seven star hotel will look like!
Begawan Giri Pool
Home to one of the best spas in the world Begawan Giri hotel, Bali offers one of the best swimming pools in the world.
Blue Lagoon Pool
Guests in blue Lagoon resort, Iceland renew their relationship with nature, soak up the scenic beauty and enjoy breathing the clean, fresh air while relaxing in the warm geothermal seawater.
Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas
The notorious Golden Nugget pool is now The Tank – a $30 million complex complete with a shark tank, a 3-story waterslide and seven private cabanas.
San Alfonso del Mar
It is a resort located in the central coast of Chile, frequently noted because of its 1,000-meter long, 19-acre outdoor pool, which holds a Guinness world record.
Hotel Caruso
The lovely Infinity Pool on the Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful pools in the world and shows a unique panorama for the world.
Hayman Pool
Hayman Island is home to the largest swimming pool in the southern hemisphere including the famous Hayman Pool which is seven times Olympic size swimming pool.
Park Hyatt Pool
The ultra-modern Park Hyatt in Tokyo has a full-sized indoor, sky-high swimming pool. Located on the 47th floor, the 60-foot-long swimming pool is glass-enclosed foyer with views of the city.