In the heart of Saudi Arabia, the ambitious NEOM project, valued at $500 billion, has recently revealed its latest high-end offering, the Aquellum mountain resort. Touted as a captivating retreat nestled within a towering 450-meter-high mountain range, Aquellum is set to redefine luxury with its unique approach to guest experiences.
Visitors yearning for exclusivity will be intrigued by the world’s inaugural floating marina, which serves as the gateway to Aquellum. Aboard specialized watercraft, they will enter through a hidden subterranean passage, arriving at a clandestine enclave designed to delight the senses.
The resort promises a staggering 100-meter-high vertical expanse, featuring a courtyard that stretches from the aquatic entrance to the heavens above. Aquellum is designed as an underground digital community, complete with upscale hotels, residential apartments, retail outlets, and spaces dedicated to leisure, entertainment, and innovation.
A winding boulevard weaves through the heart of the courtyard, connecting the social and hospitality areas with immersive art installations, event spaces, shopping, and dining options. A key highlight, ‘The Generator’, is poised to become a hub for visionaries and creatives, fostering a collaborative environment where futuristic concepts are brought to life.
The internal transit system within Aquellum is designed to be omnidirectional, ensuring seamless vertical transportation for guests and residents alike. This innovative network allows for effortless travel to accommodations and rooftop gardens, offering sweeping coastal views.
NEOM’s vision for Aquellum is of a futuristic ecosystem that exists in harmony with its natural setting. Grounded in technological innovation, avant-garde design, and forward-thinking principles, Aquellum aspires to give visitors a glimpse into the future of sophisticated, sustainable living.
This latest venture follows the announcement of several sustainable tourism hotspots along the Gulf of Aqaba, including Siranna, Leyja with its trio of boutique hotels, the opulent Epicon with its residential villas and resorts, Utamo—a destination crafted for art and entertainment, and Norlana, a community tailored for an active lifestyle.
Meanwhile, construction progresses on NEOM’s other flagship sectors like THE LINE, a vertical city; Oxagon, the business hub; Sindalah, a luxury yachting haven; and the Trojena mountain resort, all of which are committed to being powered solely by renewable energy sources.