Global television network 'History Channel' has aired a documentary on 'Crossroads Maldives', the largest tourism development project in Maldivian history.
The documentary titled 'The Making of Crossroads Maldives' shows the development of the Emboodhoo Lagoon by leading Thailand company Singha Estate. With a viewership of millions, and known for airing documentaries on 'mega-projects' carried out all over the world, this is the first time the History Channel is airing a show on a Maldives project.
Aired for the first time on September 22, the documentary shows the project's progress starting from day one. While Singha Estate is the project developer, many local companies also worked on the project. The documentary features interview of local engineers and contractors who contributed to the project.
The Emboodhoo Lagoon project was initiated by former president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom in year 2017, by reclaiming an area of 7 kilometers. While nine islands were built on the area, the first phase of the project was officially inaugurated by Vice President Faisal Naseem earlier this week on 19th September.
World-famous brands including Musikee Fushi - Hardrock Hotel, Hilton Collection's Sai Lagoon Maldives, and Maldives' largest yacht marina, 'The Marina Maldives' were opened as part of the first phase of the mega project. This is the first integrated tourism project undertaken in the Maldives, and the largest of its kind in the Indian Ocean.
Featuring a mix of top chain restaurants and luxury retail stores, Crossroads Maldives presents a variety of offers, including dining, shopping, entertainments and leisure activities. World-famous brands such as the Hard Rock Cafe', Cafe' Del Mar, Ministry of Crab, Kebab Curry and Cha Time are already open at Cross Roads Maldives, in addition to a one-of-its-kind museum on Maldivian history and culture.
While a whopping US$ 311 million was spent on phase 1 of this mega project, the total project cost is estimated to reach US$ 800 million by the end of the project.
