NEOM Unveils Hidden Marina: A Bold Step in Urban Living Redefinition
Key Ideas
- NEOM introduces Hidden Marina, the first segment of THE LINE, a vertical city project redefining urban living with modular 800-meter sections.
- Hidden Marina will accommodate over 200,000 residents, feature 80,000 residential units, 9,000 hotel rooms, and essential services for a self-sustaining city.
- Infrastructure development with an investment of over $140 billion includes energy, water, transport, data, and communication services to support the metropolis.
- NEOM's strategic initiatives include the NEOM Green Hydrogen Company constructing the world’s largest green hydrogen plant, partnerships with leading companies like ACWA Power and Samsung, and plans for a high-tech green energy data storage facility.
At the PIF Private Sector Forum in Riyadh, NEOM unveiled the first phase of THE LINE, featuring the groundbreaking Hidden Marina project. Denis Hickey, NEOM's Chief Development Officer, described it as a bold step in redefining urban living, highlighting its fully integrated vertical city concept built in 800-meter sections.
Hidden Marina, the inaugural segment, will span 2.5 kilometers and reach 500 meters in height, with plans to host over 200,000 inhabitants across its three interconnected modules. The scale of the development, surpassing 21 million square meters, aims to set new benchmarks in urban construction.
NEOM's significant investment of over $140 billion ensures the provision of essential services for the city's sustainability. The project is progressing with over 140,000 workers engaged in construction, showcasing NEOM's global appeal and strategic vision.
The development also focuses on strategic initiatives like the NEOM Green Hydrogen Company, which is constructing the world’s largest green hydrogen plant in partnership with ACWA Power. This initiative in the Oxagon industrial area is set to revolutionize the global clean energy landscape.
Through partnerships with companies like Samsung and DSV, NEOM is driving innovation in construction safety and efficiency. The city is set to become a leader in sustainable infrastructure with plans for a $5 billion AI-powered green energy data storage facility.
NEOM's vision goes beyond just a city; it aims to redefine economies and set new standards in urban development. With construction progressing as planned, the futuristic metropolis envisioned by NEOM is swiftly moving towards reality.
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