# Splashtastic Giant Masterpieces Citystar Lagoons In Egypt Is New Largest Swimming Pool on Earth By Alex Covert | Published 2009-03-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-new-largest-swimming-pool-in-the-world-citystars-lagoons-in-egypt References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2009/03/14/new-worlds-largest-pool-being-built-in-egypt/) & [crystal-lagoons](http://www.crystal-lagoons.com/) [The current world’s largest pool](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-pools-boat-or-swim-in-the-worlds-largest-pool-at-san-alfonso-del-mar)resides at the San Alfonso del Mar Resort in Chile. It is one kilometer in length and covers an area of 8 hectares. [Crystal Lagoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-palace-dinosaurs), the group responsible for this Guinness World Record-holding design, is planning to one-up their masterpiece by creating an even larger pool. Set to be finished in July 2009 as part of a $5.5 billion real estate development, the city of Sharm el Sheik, Egypt will house 12 [giant lagoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cdm30), the largest of which measures 8.8 hectares in size. It is being called the City of Stars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mega Pools:** Construction of increasingly large swimming pools as tourist attractions. - **Luxury Real Estate Developments:** Investment in high-end real estate properties that feature large-scale amenities. - **Geographically-inspired Architecture:** Design and construction of ambitious architecture inspired by specific locations or regions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Development of high-end vacation resorts and entertainment destinations. - **Real Estate:** Investments and developments in luxury properties with expansive amenities. - **Architecture:** Design and construction of ambitious and inspired projects that push the limits of traditional architecture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Asymmetrical Ultra-Compact Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraway-pool.md) - [Urban Portugal Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-pool.md) - [Sneaker-Shaped Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneakerpool.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Overwater Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-private-reserve.md) - [Regenerative Eco-Park Infrastructures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-texcoco.md) - [Historic Large Sailing Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silenseas.md) - [Accessible Floating Public Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-public-pool.md) - [Customizable Tanning Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-tanning-pool.md) - [Skylight-Topped English Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malvern-pool-house.md)