NEOM's The Line Welcomes First Residents

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.