Dubai, UAE — Speculation is once again orbiting around one of Dubai’s most talked-about — yet unconfirmed — real estate concepts: a moon-shaped mega project valued at Dh5 billion.
Talks of the futuristic “Moon” building, first introduced by Canadian entrepreneur Michael Henderson in 2022, have resurfaced online after a blog post on Damac Properties’ website rekindled curiosity. However, Damac has since clarified that it has no ties to the project, calling the post “random” and unofficial.
The concept, originally floated by Moon World Resorts, proposed a 274-meter replica of the moon resting on a 30-meter podium. Designed to be a landmark of innovation and ambition, the project aimed to mirror Dubai’s visionary skyline — yet no developer has officially claimed it.
Recently, attention turned to the long-vacant Dubai Pearl site in the Tecom area — once the stage for another ambitious but ultimately shelved mega-project. The reclaimed land has reignited rumors that the “Moon” might land there next, although industry experts caution that no concrete plans have been confirmed.
“This project has fascinated people for years,” said Sameer Lakhani, Managing Director at Global Capital Partners. “But unless the fundamentals support it, it may stay just a brilliant idea.”
With social media buzzing and investor curiosity piqued, the question remains: is Dubai preparing for a lunar leap in real estate, or is this yet another celestial fantasy destined to remain in orbit?
For now, the “Moon” remains a shimmering mirage on the Dubai horizon — waiting for its first real footprint.
