Saudi Gazette report

NEOM — NEOM's Board of Directors has unveiled its latest project, Aquellum, an embodiment of luxury and innovation nestled within the mountains of northwest Saudi Arabia.

Designed as a space where avant-garde architecture meets cutting-edge technology, Aquellum promises a glimpse into the future of living.

Positioned discreetly along the Gulf of Aqaba coastline, Aquellum is seamlessly integrated into a stunning 450-meter-high mountain range.

This community is a marvel of futuristic ecosystem design, maintaining harmony with its natural surroundings while stretching the limits of traditional architectural and construction norms.

The journey to Aquellum starts at the world’s first floating marina, where guests board a custom-designed vessel to enter the community via a hidden underground canal.

This entrance sets the stage for an extraordinary sensory adventure.

Within Aquellum, visitors will find themselves in a 100-meter-high vertical space that spans from water to sky, forming a breathtaking courtyard.

This subterranean digital community weaves together various elements — from hotel accommodations and apartments to retail, leisure, and entertainment zones, along with hubs for innovation.

A dynamic boulevard traverses the courtyard, linking social spaces, hospitality areas, immersive art installations, event venues, shopping, and dining experiences.

‘The Generator’ stands out as a unique facility within Aquellum, hosting research labs for visionaries and creative minds, dedicated to redefining the future.

The community features an omnidirectional internal transit system for effortless vertical movement, leading residents and guests to their destinations, including rooftop gardens offering panoramic coastal vistas.

Aquellum represents the epitome of NEOM's vision of intertwining luxury, innovation, and lifestyle with nature.

It joins a series of sustainable tourism destinations such as Leyja, Epicon, Siranna, Utamo, and Norlana in the Gulf of Aqaba, all aligned with NEOM’s ethos of conservation and groundbreaking development.