NEOM is not just a futuristic city in Saudi Arabia; It is a region that encompasses several projects. Get to know her

Saudi Arabia innovates with NEOM, designing a 170 km futuristic city powered by renewable energy and other projects for tourists, promising sustainability and zero emissions, but faces questions about environmental viability and social impact.

Saudi Arabia is revolutionizing the concept of urbanism with NEOM, a futuristic metropolis destined to become the new model of sustainable cities in the world. Designed to stretch 170km as a linear city, The LINE, part of the NEOM region, promises a self-sufficient lifestyle, driven exclusively by renewable energy, aiming for zero carbon emissions. The NEOM region is also home to the Sindalah, Trojena and Oxagon projects.

NEOM represents an intersection of ambition and reality, challenging the status quo of urbanization and sustainability. As Saudi Arabia sets out to build the world's most futuristic city, questions about its real viability and sustainability continue to generate global debate.

NEOM: the sustainable urban future already under construction in Saudi Arabia

Started by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2021, NEOM is more than a city, it is a vision of an urban future, where technology and sustainability meet to create an innovative environment. Divided into areas such as Sindalah, Trojena, and Oxagon, NEOM is defining the future of luxury tourism, urban mobility and sustainable industrialization.

Sindalah promises to be a luxury oasis with resorts, golf courses and a marina for 86 yachts, aiming to open in 2024. Trojena will feature a desert ski resort, with sustainability at its core, using eco-friendly artificial snow. Oxagon, a floating port city, aims to be the sustainable logistics hub of the future.

Challenges and realities of NEOM's futuristic vision

However, NEOM's grand vision brings significant challenges. Questions about the feasibility of building a sustainable metropolis in the desert and the environmental implications of major works, such as the creation of artificial islands and ski resorts in the desert, are critical. Actual sustainability versus perceived sustainability is an ongoing debate.

This project is a milestone in Saudi social and economic reforms, aligning with the Saudi Vision 2030 to diversify the economy and open the country to global tourism. NEOM symbolizes an effort to reshape Saudi Arabia's image, promoting an image of innovation and openness.

Sindalah is a resort of the future

Sindalah is one of the highlighted areas within the NEOM project, designed to be a luxurious tourist destination in Saudi Arabia. Located on the edge of the Red Sea, this island promises to become an epicenter of luxury and leisure, offering an exclusive experience for visitors from all over the world.

Planned to include a resort, three luxury hotels, golf courses and a wide range of restaurants and shops, Sindalah aims to be a symbol of opulence and innovation. The island will also feature a large marina, capable of accommodating up to 86 yachts, standing out as an important milestone in the development of high-end tourism in NEOM. Sindalah is expected to be the first project within NEOM to open, welcoming its first guests in 2024, setting a new standard in luxury and sustainability tourism.

Trojena is a mini 'Switzerland'

Trojena is another significant area within the NEOM project, planned to become an exclusive ski village and tourist destination in the heart of the Saudi Arabian desert. This unique project aims to combine luxury with sustainability, creating an open-air ski resort in a mountainous desert region. Approximately 75% of Trojena's slope will be covered in artificial snow, produced sustainably using only water and air, with all the energy required coming from renewable sources.

Trojena is also a demonstration of futuristic vision of Saudi Arabia in terms of tourism and sustainability. The location was chosen to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games, which marks a historic moment, being the first time that a country in the Middle East has hosted such an event.

Oxagon is a port, but much better

Oxagon is the component of NEOM focused on industrial and logistical development, designed to be a completely sustainable floating port city on the Red Sea. This ambitious project aims to establish Oxagon as a hub of innovation and creativity, integrating residential, leisure and tourist zones with an advanced industrial complex and a research center.

Oxagon stands out for being planned as the first fully automated port in the world and the first integrated logistics center, reflecting a commitment to efficiency, advanced technology and sustainability. Located on one of the busiest commercial routes in the world, Oxagon aims to revolutionize the concept of port cities, combining industrial activity with sustainable practices.