Saudi Arabia announces new mountain tourism destination in $500bn Neom

Trojena will be a first-of-its-kind experience, offering outdoor skiing in a desert climate. There will be a ski village and ski slope, as well as wellness resorts, an interactive nature reserve, retail outlets and restaurants.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced the establishment of Trojena, a new destination for mountain tourism in the kingdom’s $500bn city of the future Neom, set for completion in 2026.

Trojena expects to attract 700,000 visitors and 7,000 residents by 2030. The destination will create more than 10,000 jobs and add SAR 3 billion to Saudi Arabia‘s GDP by 2030.

Highlights include a man-made freshwater lake and a vertical village that will merge technology, entertainment and hospitality facilities. It will serve as the main gateway into Trojena, which will feature six districts – Gateway, Discover, Valley, Explore, Relax and Fun.