Design unveiled for nuclear-powered sky hotel - in pictures


  • Yemeni engineer Hashem Al-Ghaili has unveiled his vision for the future of travel. All photos: YouTube
    Yemeni engineer Hashem Al-Ghaili has unveiled his vision for the future of travel. All photos: YouTube
  • His giant nuclear-powered sky hotel could accommodate 5,000 guests.
    His giant nuclear-powered sky hotel could accommodate 5,000 guests.
  • Suspended high above the clouds, the sky hotel would feature a large 'panoramic hall', offering 360-degree views of the skies.
    Suspended high above the clouds, the sky hotel would feature a large 'panoramic hall', offering 360-degree views of the skies.
  • The hotel's panoramic hall.
    The hotel's panoramic hall.
  • Also included in the design are shopping malls, children's play areas and event spaces.
    Also included in the design are shopping malls, children's play areas and event spaces.
  • A view inside the sky hotel.
    A view inside the sky hotel.
  • The entertainment deck would house theatres and cinemas.
    The entertainment deck would house theatres and cinemas.
  • Also proposed are a number of restaurants.
    Also proposed are a number of restaurants.
  • The hotel would never run out of energy and could remain suspended in the air for several years.
    The hotel would never run out of energy and could remain suspended in the air for several years.