Ambitious plans have been revealed for a Moon-themed luxury resort in Dubai, UAE.

Costing an estimated US$5bn (€5.1bn, £4.4bn), the development is set to cover a 10-acre area (435,600sq ft) and provide a "lunar colony" for tourists.

While exact details of the resort are yet to be confirmed, the designs show a giant replica of the Moon with a total height of 735ft (224m).

The concept and designs are the brainchild of Canadian architectural company, Moon World Resorts Inc (MWR).

Attractions within the resort will include "low gravity moonwalks", a range of hotel rooms and other accommodation options – including 300 "sky villas".

There are also plans for a wellness spa and entertainment venues.

The Dubai site is being planned as the first of a number of "Moon World Resorts".

To secure further sites, MWR plans to host a global roadshow during 2023, showcasing the concept to investors and potential partners in a number of regions.

According to MWR, despite the scale of the structure, the Moon resort will have a focus on sustainability and is being designed to achieve the requirements of a gold LEED certification.

For more information on the project and the company behind it, visit: www.moonworldresorts.com.