IVEE JOHNSON
Development is in full swing at the futuristic and sustainable city of NEOM, a mega project aligned with the Kingdom’s forward-thinking and transformational Vision 2030.
Situated in Tabuk Province in northwest Saudi Arabia, NEOM hosts resorts with advanced amenities, integrating cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation to enhance guest experiences.
Here are some of the futuristic resorts being planned and built in NEOM:
Epicon
Epicon is a luxury coastal tourism destination and residential area on the Gulf of Aqaba. Designed to set a new standard of architecture and hospitality, it will feature two towers, 225m and 275m tall, housing a 41-key premium hotel and 14 suites. The nearby resort features 120 rooms and 45 beach villas, blending tranquility with indulgence.
Positioned as a futuristic gateway, Epicon offers escapes through beach clubs, spas, nature exploration, watersports, and fine dining. The resort promises to provide an immersive experience through cutting-edge innovations, world-class services, and iconic living.
Residents will enjoy unrestricted access to top-notch facilities with views of NEOM’s desirable shoreline, including a gym, library, workspaces, and pools. Epicon complements NEOM’s sustainable tourism goals alongside other developments in the area.
Norlana
Norlana, an innovative active lifestyle community, joins the evolving development in northwest Saudi Arabia along the Gulf of Aqaba. This exclusive community houses 3,000 residents, offering contemporary luxury fused with advanced technology for sustainable modern living. It features 711 residential properties, deluxe mansions, spacious apartments, and beach villas blending seamlessly with the surrounding dunes.
Noteworthy amenities include a state-of-the-art 120-berth marina, an 18-hole golf course, an equestrian and polo center, and various water sports facilities.
Norlana prioritizes sport, health, and well-being, allowing residents and guests to immerse themselves in an environmentally sustainable setting that harmoniously blends nature and technology, aligning with NEOM’s commitment to conservation.
Utamo
Utamo is NEOM’s immersive art and entertainment destination. Nestled in a mountainous terrain along the Gulf of Aqaba coastline, it serves as an innovative event space for global artists, transforming traditional entertainment experiences.
The venue integrates natural beauty and technology, featuring a garden promenade with over 50 species of flora leading to a grand hall with a 64-meter-high entrance. A convergence of reality and the digital realm redefines entertainment benchmarks at Utamo through a multipurpose performance space, VIP lounges, and signature restaurants, hosting performances from the world’s greatest artists.
Guided by NEOM’s commitment to conservation, Utamo’s design has minimal intervention with the surrounding environment, utilizing cutting-edge techniques for sustainable development.
Siranna
Siranna, NEOM’s exclusive tourism escape, combines elegant and innovative living, featuring a 65-key hotel and 35 exclusive residences. Located along the Gulf of Aqaba coastline, Siranna’s tiered design offers uninterrupted views of the Red Sea, with distinctive hexagonal pillars emerging from the coastal terrain, complementing the surrounding mountains.
Accessible by waterborne transportation, guests arrive at a secluded bay, passing through natural rock formations to reach the enchanting entrance. Siranna promotes relaxation, offering a signature beach club, spas, wellness facilities, discovery trails, and sophisticated dining options while minimizing intervention in nature.
Leyja
Leyja embraces history and mythology, starting from the Gulf of Aqaba coast and winding inland to form a natural valley between 400m-high mountains.
With 95% of the development preserved for nature, Leyja offers refined experiences, fine dining, wellness facilities, and adventure activities in the dramatic mountain landscapes. Its three hotels, intelligently designed by world-leading architects, offer 120 boutique rooms and suites each.
The first property caters to active adventure, nestled into the cliff top for rock climbing enthusiasts. The second property is a gateway to exploration, rising prominently from the wadi’s most extensive oasis. The third property is an immersive wellness retreat with a reflective façade mirroring the valley walls, providing a unique, revitalizing experience.
Shebara Resort
Shebara Resort on Sheybarah Island in the Red Sea offers an extraordinary escape 45 minutes from the mainland. The resort, designed by Killa Design, features overwater accommodations with reflective materials, blending seamlessly with the horizon and offering breathtaking views.
Constructed from floating steel orbs in Al Wajh Lagoon, the innovative design complements the natural beauty without disrupting the environment. Circular shapes in the design mirror nearby coral formations, projecting unity, harmony, and confidence.
The resort is powered by a sustainable solar farm and promises ultra-luxury amenities for all guests. These amenities include dedicated pools, various dining options, a spa, and a fitness center.
Innovative resorts within NEOM, such as Epicon, Norlana, Utamo, Siranna, Leyja, and Shebara Resort, demonstrate Saudi Arabia’s dedication to creative development and sustainable tourism. From Epicon’s luxury coastal escape to Utamo’s immersive art and entertainment, these projects integrate advanced technology with the natural beauty of the Gulf of Aqaba.
As these remarkable projects near completion, they stand as a testament to the Kingdom’s dedication to progress and economic diversification and contribute to Saudi Vision 2030 by offering unique, environmentally conscious tourist destinations that redefine luxury living.
