Phoenix Island

For the island in the Republic of Kiribati, see Rawaki Island. For the group of atolls in the central Pacific Ocean, see Phoenix Islands.
Phoenix Island
凤凰岛
Artificial archipelago

Phoenix Island during construction in 2012 viewed from the east
Nickname(s): Oriental Dubai
Country China
Area
 • Total 3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi)
Elevation 0 m (0 ft)
Postal code 572100
Area code(s) (0)898

Phoenix Island (simplified Chinese: 凤凰岛; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰島; pinyin: Fènghuáng Dǎo), dubbed the Oriental Dubai,[1][2] is an artificial archipelago forming an island resort currently under construction in Sanya, Hainan Province, China.[3][4][5]

The island is located in Sanya Bay, and is 1,250 metres (4,100 ft) long by 350 metres (1,150 ft) wide and covers a total area of 393,825 square metres (4,239,100 sq ft).[6] It is connected the shore by a 395-metre bridge.

The project's program was developed by Leisure Quest International (USA) as was the development's Conceptual Design and Master Plan. The development was sold in 2006 to a Shanghai Developer. The design development of the project was undertaken by Beijing architectural firm MAD Studio, who won the contract in 2007,[3] total investment in the project exceeds 3 billion RMB (approximately $464 million).[4] It is due for completion in 2014.[6]

Prices of luxury residential units on Phoenix Island range from 50,000 RMB to 100,000 RMB per square metre, (approximately $7,700 to $15,400 USD), comparable to high-end properties in Beijing and Shanghai.[4] There has been recent reporting that property values are decreasing as businessmen and officials seek to sell off properties.[7]

Components

The island will be divided into eight main sections, and will include:[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Reclaiming land from the sea evokes concerns". Features.rr.com. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
  2. ↑ "Phoenix Island: the Oriental Dubai". Visithainan.com.au. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
  3. 1 2 3 "Phoenix Island // Sanya // China // MAD". archiCentral. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Sanya Phoenix Island Opening Soon!,Freesanya.com News". Freesanya.com. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
  5. 1 2 "Sanya Phoenix Island Luxury Resort Condos and Apartments". Property Hainan. 2010-08-27. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
  6. 1 2 "MAD architects: phoenix island". Designboom.com. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
  7. ↑ Hancock, Tom (Feb 27, 2013). "China's Dubai rapidly turning into deserted island". Taipei Times. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
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Coordinates: 18°14′33″N 109°29′25″E / 18.242401°N 109.490354°E / 18.242401; 109.490354

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