The Moon Dubai concept — a $5 billion mixed-use tourism city shaped like a giant sphere with hotels, attractions, residences and space-themed experiences — continues to draw attention, but it has not yet been confirmed as a construction project. Founders behind the plan say Dubai remains an attractive location because of its global brand and strong infrastructure, but industry backing and official government support are needed before work can start. They estimate the first Moon project could take several years to build once a partner and approval are in place, with realistic timelines extending into the next decade.