Saudi Arabia to spend $500 billion to build futuristic ski resort to host 2029 Asian Winter Games

Said to be 33 times the size of New York City, the mountainous haven will house a ski village, an artificial lake, ultra-luxury mansions and the Mirror Line. Let’s take a closer look at the different aspects of this 60-square-kilometer skiing and outdoor activity resort;

Trojena will include six distinctive development districts 
Whatever your intention for a holiday, Trojena will provide it. Comprising six districts, namely Explore, Discover, Gateway, Valley, Relax, and Fun, visitors can discover the wonders of this excellent destination based on their mood for the day.

The adrenaline junkies will thoroughly enjoy a ski village featuring a range of sports, a ski slope, mountain biking, and watersports. The average temperature is about 10 degrees Celsius cooler than other cities in Saudi Arabia, and a chilly 0 degrees in the winter.

The relaxation district will introduce guests to world-class wellness and family-friendly resorts, including The Bow Hotel. Neom Trojena sets new standards of hospitality with 25hours and Morgans Original hotels, its first lifestyle hotels.

Four seasons of Trojena, the ultimate holiday destination
Trojena is dubbed a year-round outdoor destination for skiing and adventure sport; however, it is best to learn of their four seasons and pay a visit per the activities that suit you and your family. The Wellness Season comprises a wellness summit, alternative medicine, and yoga retreat conducted between September and November.The Winter Season offers skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, winter fashion week, and film and music festivals, which take place from December to March. Adventure season is dedicated to high-altitude training, adventure triathlon, and outdoor events like mountain climbing, biking, etc. The Lake season seems incredibly pleasurable from May to September, with music and food festivals, art fairs, cultural week, etc.

Trojena will play host to the 2029 Asian Winter games 
Located 50km from the Gulf of Aqaba, Trojena aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals. With Trojena complete, Saudi Arabia will be the first country in the Middle East to be awarded the iconic 2029 Asian Winter Games. It is the perfect place not just to holiday and visit but also to live and work.

Trojena will contain more than 3,600 hotel rooms and 2,200 homes. The 9th edition of the games will be located in the highest mountain range in Saudi Arabia and will welcome participants from over 32 countries.

It is expected to attract a whopping 700,000 visitors by 2030 and bring 10,000 jobs to generate ( SAR3 billion) $1 billion for the Kingdom. New York Post shared the comment of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, “TROJENA will redefine mountain tourism for the world by creating a place based on the principles of ecotourism, highlighting our efforts to preserve nature and enhance the community’s quality of life. [It] will be an important addition to tourism in the region, a unique example of how Saudi Arabia is creating destinations based on its geographical and environmental diversity.”