Home NEWS Global Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project set to feature a year-round mountain destination

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project set to feature a year-round mountain destination

Trojena will be a world-class destination blending natural and developed landscape

Feb 25, 2023

trojena_saudi_arabia — Photo Credit: NEOM

Within the framework of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious NEOM project, an iconic, destination, blending natural and developed landscapes will offer unique human-centric experiences for residents and visitors alike. Trojena will house six distinctive development districts centred around tailored experiences that blend real with virtual architectural and engineering innovations. All to create a destination like no other on earth.

Trojena is part of NEOM’s regional plan, located 50km from the Gulf of Aqaba coast with elevations ranging from 1,500m to 2,600m and covering an area of nearly 60 square kilometres.

Capitalizing on the different climate in the area, where winter temperatures drop below zero celsius and year-round temperatures are generally 10 degrees cooler than the rest of the region – with its clear fresh air and stunning views, Trojena will not only be a mesmerizing place to visit, but also a magical place to live and work.

NEOM is the world’s most ambitious tourism project. It will challenge and shape the possibilities of global travel in the years to come. Nurturing the raw, untouched landscapes, majestic Trojena peaks and spectacular coastal waters – this will be a new model for sustainable tourism. From the revolutionary urban design of THE LINE – with no pollution and no traffic – to the regenerated and rewilded natural wilderness. It will be a destination like no other, enthralling and enticing the world’s travellers.

Sustainability, state-of-the-art technology and astonishing design

Trojena will offer year-round outdoor skiing and adventure sports to be completed in 2026. Highlights include a stunning man-made freshwater lake and ‘The Vault’. It is a folded village fusing technology, entertainment and hospitality – as the main gateway into Trojena.

On completion, the development will also contain a broad range of homes. Including apartments, chalets and mansions plus hotels ranging from the ultra-luxury and experiential to wellness and family resorts. In addition, there will be a wide range of retail, leisure and dining options.

Trojena will follow the principles of sustainability, state-of-the-art technology and astonishing design. It will provide extraordinary opportunities for residents and visitors looking for luxury, adventure, entertainment, livability and escape from the everyday.

“Trojena will redefine mountain tourism for the world by creating a place based on the principles of ecotourism, highlighting our efforts to preserve nature and enhance the community’s quality of life, which is aligned with the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. It also confirms our commitment to be part of the global effort to protect the environment. Trojena will be an important addition to tourism in the region, a unique example of how Saudi Arabia is creating destinations based on its geographical and environmental diversity. This forward-looking vision will ensure that mountain tourism will be another revenue stream to support the Kingdom’s economic diversification while still preserving its natural resources for future generations,” said His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Chairman of the NEOM Company Board of Directors.

The name NEOM is derived from two words. Envisioned by His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Chairman of the NEOM Company Board of Directors, the first three letters come from the Ancient Greek prefix neo – meaning ‘new’. The ‘M’ is the first from ‘Mustaqbal’, an Arabic word meaning ‘future’. The M is also the first letter of the Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman.

Learn more about one of the world’s most cutting-edge projects here.