Aquellum, a luxury and experiential space embedded within mountains, is the latest addition to the ongoing regional development of NEOM in northwest Saudi Arabia.

In a press release issued yesterday, NEOM’s Board of Directors revealed details of the new space, saying its foundations will be “steeped in cutting-edge technology, avant-garde architecture and forward-thinking concepts.”

Concealed from the outside along the Gulf of Aqaba coastline, Aquellum is hidden within a 475-meter high mountain range. Pushing the boundaries of conventional design and construction possibilities, it will represent a futuristic ecosystem that is harmoniously integrated into the natural surroundings.

Access to Aquellum will begin at the world’s first floating marina, where guests will board a specially designed vessel to enter the space through a concealed underground canal.

Once inside, visitors will find a 100-meter-high vertical experience with a courtyard space stretching from the water to the sky. Aquellum will feature hotel accommodation, apartments, retail spaces, leisure and entertainment zones and innovative hubs.

A boulevard will wind through the courtyard, connecting diverse social spaces, world-class hospitality, immersive arts, events, shopping and dining. A signature space, dubbed “The Generator,” will house research labs for disruptors, innovators, and creative thinkers.

An omnidirectional internal transit system facilitates easy access to upper floors, transporting residents and visitors to their homes and hotels, and ascending to rooftop gardens with  coastal views.

Aligned with NEOM’s commitment to conservation and innovation, Aquellum complements its coastal location. This new development follows recent announcements of Leyja, Epicon, Siranna, Utamo, and Norlana, which are also sustainable tourism destinations located in the Gulf of Aqaba.

About NEOM

NEOM is a region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea being built from the ground up as a living laboratory, It will include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations. As a hub for innovation, entrepreneurs, business leaders and companies will come to research, incubate and commercialize new technologies and enterprises in groundbreaking ways.