A company called Moon World Resorts is planning to build a number of massive, dome-like hotels resembling the moon. While they are planning on building them in various world locations, Dubai looks likely to be the first destination to offer a Moon Hotel.

Moon Hotels on Earth

There has been much talk in recent years about space tourism. In fact, some people have already gone to space with Jeff Bezos’ rocket, including Captain James T. Kirk himself, William Shatner.

However, if Moon World Resorts get its way, a series of massive dome-like hotels could be built, resembling the Moon. This means that guests will be able to visit the moon, without actually leaving the atmosphere.

While Moon World Resorts is planning a series of Moon Hotels, images have been released of a possible Dubai hotel. In the artistic sketches, the Moon Hotel is pictured where the Burj Khalifa is in Dubai.

To get an idea of the grand scale of the hotel, each will feature a 360-degree recreation of the moon complete with craters and rocky texture. Each of the Moon Hotels could stand 735 feet high, with a 2,042 ft circumference, depending on planning permissions.

The moon as a ‘recognizable brand’

Speaking to CNN, Canada-based entrepreneur Michael R. Henderson, said the main aim of the project is the moon as a “recognizable brand.” Referring to the moon, he added that seven-and-a-half billion people know it and everyone loves it.

The co-founder of the company added that each Moon World Resort will be a very luxurious and contemporary, fully integrated destination resort. Each hotel will feature a lot of components inside, including restaurants, a spa and a convention center, all with a lunar twist.

Moon-themed stay

The company has released a series of artistic renderings of the hotel on its Instagram page. The images reveal the spaceship-style interiors and themed entertainment. According to Henderson, one highlight will allow guests to find out what it is like to walk on the Moon.

We will give you the ability in your lifetime to walk on what you will believe to be the lunar surface.

Planning for the project has been going on for around 20 years. Planners have taken their time, as obviously the project faces “tremendous technical challenges.” Meanwhile, he and co-founder Sandra G. Matthews have been working with independent engineers and architects to make their dream come true. Henderson told CNN:

We basically have a plethora of groups around the world who we just pull in, as we need them. But obviously, once the project actually starts to build, then they will be located in a particular region.

Four Moon Hotels planned

Eventually, Moon World Resorts is planning four Moon Hotels, one in Europe, one in North America, one in the Middle East and Northern Africa and one in Asia.  However, Dubai has been picked as a “front runner” for the project. Henderson explained that the UAE and Dubai are very popular for tourists and feature “a lot of infrastructure” projects.

As many people know, Dubai keeps coming up with new and impressive architectural wonders, including the now famous Museum of the Future. Along with its artificial islands and more, the city would be the perfect location for a Moon Hotel.

Cheaper alternative to space tourism

Obviously, space tourism can be very expensive, including Virgin Galactic, which is selling space jaunts for US$450,000. According to Henderson, a walk on the lunar surface of a Moon World Resort is much more affordable at US$500.

Whether the project will eventually take off is currently unknown. However, the licensing model the company is planning could make it viable. Moreover, Henderson hopes the first licensee, who will be expected to cough up US$5 billion, will be secured by the end of this year. He then theorizes that the first Moon World Resort could open in 2027.