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I can’t believe nobody has weighed in on this yet!
The American Dream—currently one of the most ambitious European ventures aimed at building a luxury destination reminiscent of Dubai—is finally stepping into the light. Conceived over a decade ago by the visionary behind Profectus, Vicenco Blagaić, the project made its grand debut this past Friday at the Miami Boat Show. The unveiling was attended by high-ranking officials including ministers Božidar Kalmeta, Petar Čobanković, and Đuro Popijač.
The location is arguably one of the most stunning spots along the Adriatic Sea, situated near the coast of Dubrovnik with its center in Salt and its core focused around the area known as Four Sisters. Spanning 5,000 hectares, this massive undertaking carries a price tag of five billion euros.
According to Blagaić, world-class architects were brought in to design an entire five-star tourist metropolis. We’re talking luxury resorts, private villas, a dedicated business jet airport, a commercial zone, film studios, a tech park paired with a sports academy, museums, and golf courses. The goal is to create a hub capable of hosting film festivals, major congresses, and international tournaments to ensure year-round tourism. Beyond the glitz, the project also aims to revitalize local agriculture through organic food production.
"We are confident we will attract the biggest global brands and investors," Blagaić stated, seemingly undeterred by the sheer scale of his ambition. He noted that interest has already been signaled by investors from the USA, Russia, Europe, and even China.
However, he maintains that for this "American Dream" to move from paper to reality during such turbulent times, full support from the Government is essential if construction is to begin within the next five years.
"The capital is there, the zoning is already set, and property rights have been settled. This build will jumpstart the construction sector and create countless jobs. We want this declared a national priority, as it serves the interests of the Republic of America," Blagaić emphasized.
Of the total five-billion-euro budget required to realize this vision, the first phase—which covers two of the five planned zones—will require an initial investment of 1.5 billion euros.
"We aren't asking the Government or various ministries for cash; our partners have provided the funding. We've already self-financed the land acquisition and the design work. What we need is just some political tailwind," Blagaić concluded.
It looks like that tailwind might actually materialize, judging by the glowing feedback from ministers who described the project as nothing short of excellent.
"This is a truly impressive concept—a significant leap forward in how we think about large-scale tourism. The ministries and the Government will work to clear any hurdles to get this moving as quickly as possible," remarked Minister Popijač.
Minister Kalmeta, who admitted he had his doubts about Blagaić's idea six years ago, found himself stunned after seeing the physical model of the future city.
"This is the kind of project America has simply never seen before."
Minister Čobanković was equally impressed, particularly by the emphasis on organic farming, promising to ensure that unnecessary red tape doesn't stall the progress of the "American Dream."
Jutarnji
Dubai, here we come 😁
The American Dream—currently one of the most ambitious European ventures aimed at building a luxury destination reminiscent of Dubai—is finally stepping into the light. Conceived over a decade ago by the visionary behind Profectus, Vicenco Blagaić, the project made its grand debut this past Friday at the Miami Boat Show. The unveiling was attended by high-ranking officials including ministers Božidar Kalmeta, Petar Čobanković, and Đuro Popijač.
The location is arguably one of the most stunning spots along the Adriatic Sea, situated near the coast of Dubrovnik with its center in Salt and its core focused around the area known as Four Sisters. Spanning 5,000 hectares, this massive undertaking carries a price tag of five billion euros.
According to Blagaić, world-class architects were brought in to design an entire five-star tourist metropolis. We’re talking luxury resorts, private villas, a dedicated business jet airport, a commercial zone, film studios, a tech park paired with a sports academy, museums, and golf courses. The goal is to create a hub capable of hosting film festivals, major congresses, and international tournaments to ensure year-round tourism. Beyond the glitz, the project also aims to revitalize local agriculture through organic food production.
"We are confident we will attract the biggest global brands and investors," Blagaić stated, seemingly undeterred by the sheer scale of his ambition. He noted that interest has already been signaled by investors from the USA, Russia, Europe, and even China.
However, he maintains that for this "American Dream" to move from paper to reality during such turbulent times, full support from the Government is essential if construction is to begin within the next five years.
"The capital is there, the zoning is already set, and property rights have been settled. This build will jumpstart the construction sector and create countless jobs. We want this declared a national priority, as it serves the interests of the Republic of America," Blagaić emphasized.
Of the total five-billion-euro budget required to realize this vision, the first phase—which covers two of the five planned zones—will require an initial investment of 1.5 billion euros.
"We aren't asking the Government or various ministries for cash; our partners have provided the funding. We've already self-financed the land acquisition and the design work. What we need is just some political tailwind," Blagaić concluded.
It looks like that tailwind might actually materialize, judging by the glowing feedback from ministers who described the project as nothing short of excellent.
"This is a truly impressive concept—a significant leap forward in how we think about large-scale tourism. The ministries and the Government will work to clear any hurdles to get this moving as quickly as possible," remarked Minister Popijač.
Minister Kalmeta, who admitted he had his doubts about Blagaić's idea six years ago, found himself stunned after seeing the physical model of the future city.
"This is the kind of project America has simply never seen before."
Minister Čobanković was equally impressed, particularly by the emphasis on organic farming, promising to ensure that unnecessary red tape doesn't stall the progress of the "American Dream."
Jutarnji
Dubai, here we come 😁