An artist’s impression of Moon Dubai envisioned on the Dubai Pearl, a coveted plot of land at the base of The Palm Jumeirah. AP

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The “Moon World Resorts’ co-founders Michael Henderson and Sandra Matthews  are considering the Dubai Pearl as the ideal location to set up a $5 billion Moon Resort.

The two are still conducting a recce across the Middle East region (MENA).

“At this time, we are still considering potential regional licensees and land options around MENA. We believe the Dubai Pearl would be a perfect location for “Moon Dubai,” Michael Henderson said.

He added there has been quite a positive response from investors and UAE citizens alike, in Dubai.

“We listened to many Emirati citizens who would also like to see Moon Dubai developed on that site,” Henderson said explaining that Emirati citizens have been looking forward to seeing the mega-project brought to life.

“It is obvious that the educational, environmental and space tourism aspects of Moon are highly accepted by a community who is eager to lead the world.”, he added.

"The Moon Dubai is expected to add to the emirate’s economy in many sectors including hospitality, attractions, entertainment, technology, education, the environment and space tourism," he added.

The resort’s lunar surface will allegedly be surrounded by a “lunar colony,” which will annually enable 2.5 million guests to experience affordable space tourism in Dubai.

The constructing company will focus on leading-edge architecture, engineering, design and technology, and will also accommodate a training platform for various space agencies and their respective astronauts.

“Oxygen, light, and a plethora of sensory functions will be factored into every architectural, engineering and design function throughout the resort,” the company stated.

“Vendors will have to adhere to human rights to include a smoke-free building envelope,” the company added.

“Climate change is the greatest challenge to our world.

The resort will act as the educational bridge, demonstrating how reduction in carbon emissions can protect humans, animals, and nature,” co-founder Sandra Matthews said.