NEOM's The Line Welcomes First Residents

NEOM's The Line Welcomes First Residents

Al Arabiya Mar 15, 2026 Lina Al-Rajhi Riyadh

The Future is Here

NEOM's The Line has officially welcomed its first residents, marking the beginning of a new chapter in urban living. The revolutionary linear city, stretching 170 kilometers through the mountains and coastline of northwestern Saudi Arabia, is designed to house 9 million residents by 2045 in a car-free, zero-carbon environment.

Living in The Line

First-phase residents enjoy:

  • All daily necessities within a 5-minute walk
  • AI-powered climate control maintaining 18-22°C year-round
  • High-speed rail connecting the entire length in 20 minutes
  • Vertical gardens and open-air spaces throughout
  • Zero street-level traffic — all transport is underground

Technology Integration

The Line features the world's most advanced smart city infrastructure. AI manages energy distribution, waste processing, and traffic flow. Residents use facial recognition for building access and a digital twin platform monitors all urban systems in real-time. Healthcare is provided through AI diagnostics and robotic surgery centers.

Tourism in NEOM

Visitors can experience The Line through guided tours, luxury hotels within the structure, and adventure activities in the surrounding mountains and Red Sea coast. NEOM's Trojena ski resort and Sindalah luxury island are additional attractions.

Source Info

Source
Al Arabiya
Author
Lina Al-Rajhi
Published
March 15, 2026 - 10:00 AM
Location
Riyadh

Category

Technology Vision 2030

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