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The NEOM project is Saudi Arabia's long-term plan for a new region on the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba, and The Line is its best-known idea. Today NEOM is building in phases, led by its port, industry, energy and AI infrastructure.
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At a glance
Announced in 2017, NEOM covers a stretch of mountains, desert and coastline in the far northwest of the Kingdom, facing Egypt's Sinai across the Gulf of Aqaba, with Jordan to the north. It sits at the heart of Saudi Vision 2030 and the giga-projects, and it was conceived as a place to test new ideas in energy, transport, design and technology.
NEOM now describes itself as a decades-long program built in stages, with each region moving at its own pace as demand grows. That is a practical way to read every NEOM headline: the long-term vision stays, while the order of building is set by what the economy needs first.
Regions of NEOM and their status
Status labels reflect public information as of October 2026.
The industrial and logistics city of NEOM, anchored by a deep-water Red Sea port. It is the region receiving the most attention today, with further investment in the port, utilities and digital links. See our Oxagon page.
A linear city of mirrored towers, first presented as 170 km long. NEOM has re-phased The Line, with its next stages now planned for after 2030, and still calls it part of its long-term vision. Timing: To be confirmed.
A mountain destination planned for year-round outdoor sport, with lakes, a ski village and hotels in the coolest part of the region. The 2029 Asian Winter Games will be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Trojena's development is now phased for after 2030. Trojena opening date: To be confirmed.
A 120 km coastline planned for a string of low-rise communities and resorts between mountains and sea. Opening dates: To be confirmed.
NEOM's reefs, marine reserves and 41 islands, including Sindalah, the first island built for luxury yachting. See the Sindalah project.
NEOM is preparing sites, power and connectivity for large AI data centers, and is building one of the world's largest green hydrogen plants, powered by wind and solar. See AI and technology in the Middle East.
NEOM is a working project rather than a finished destination, so most visitors to the region stay along the open resorts of the Red Sea coast and in AlUla, then follow NEOM's progress from there. Our NEOM travel guide covers access, the coastline and what can be seen today.
For sailors, the northern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba are some of the clearest, least crowded waters in the region; see yacht itineraries in the Gulf and Red Sea.
What the NEOM project
For investors, the near-term story in NEOM is infrastructure: the port, logistics, renewable energy, hydrogen and data centers, many of them structured with international partners. Residential and resort opportunities will follow the phasing of each region.
Those looking to invest in Saudi Arabia today will find more immediate choice in Riyadh, Jeddah and the open Red Sea destinations. Our guide to Saudi Arabia Luxury Real Estate investment and Premium Residency explains who can buy, where and how.
Its next stages are now planned for after 2030, while NEOM focuses on Oxagon, the port and AI infrastructure. Dates are To be confirmed.
The Olympic Council of Asia signed Almaty, Kazakhstan, as host of the 2029 Asian Winter Games. Trojena's opening date is To be confirmed.
NEOM is still being built and has no public resort open at scale. Most travelers combine the Red Sea resorts and AlUla instead.
Oxagon and the Port of NEOM, together with energy and AI infrastructure.
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