In January 2008, it was reported that the $3.9 billion project faced financial complications, as Eichner's company defaulted on a $760 million construction loan from Deutsche Bank when the developer missed a payment after failing to secure refinancing for the project.
Bulan Januari 2008 dilaporkan bahwa proyek senilai $3 miliar ini mengalami penutupan awal, setelah perusahaan Eichner berhutang $760 juta dari Deutsche Bank ketika pembangun melewatkan pembayaran setelah gagal mengamankan pendanaan kembali proyek.