There’s a new winter wonderland coming to the Kingdom and it’s not at Riyadh Season. NEOM’s TROJENA will be an outdoor ski resort in NEOM, Saudi Arabia. And the mega project will be the GCC’s first outdoor ski resort with a man-made lake. Are you ready to hit the slopes?
TROJENA s poised to be a new global destination for mountain tourism, and it will be a year-round tourist spot that offers unique wintery experiences that those in desert climates in the Gulf region would likely never have had before locally. (Prep your ski jacket.) The new development is part of the larger $500 billion NEOM project.
Visitors to TROJENA will be able to enjoy a ski village along with a range of sports, including a ski slope and mountain biking, as well as watersports. There will also be an area called the Vault, which will be a “vertical village” comprised of restaurants and retail stores for those looking to do a bit of shopping, as well as other facilities.
Want to relax? NEOM’s TROJENA will have luxury wellness and family-friendly resorts, including The Bow Hotel. Luxury properties dubbed “slope residences” will also be part of the new Saudi development. That’s not all though.
If you’re looking for a pretty epic staycation in Saudi, 25hours and Morgans Original hotels are two of the first lifestyle hotels to launch in NEOM’s TROJENA, each offering their own distinctive features with planning and potential construction already in progress.
Morgans Original hotel will have a 2,000-metre spa and bathhouse, a ski slope roof and even incorporate microclimates.
Meanwhile, 25hours TROJENA by NEOM will draw inspiration from sci-fi movies. The hotel is already popular in Dubai, and promises to be a go-to spot in NEOM.
The entire TROJENA area will be made up of six districts: Explore, Discover, Gateway, Valley, Relax and Fun. Visitors will be able to go to each destination based on their mood and desired activities.
If you are wondering just how all the fun in the snow will happen in the Kingdom, TROJENA will be in the centre of NEOM where there are some of the highest peaks in Saudi Arabia at approximately 2,600 metres above sea level. The average temperature in the mountainous region is about 10 degrees Celsius cooler than other cities in Saudi Arabia, and it drops below 0 degrees in the winter, making it an ideal spot for winter sports and activities.
NEOM called the TROJENA project “a unique travel destination in the mountains of NEOM” where visitors can “journey to new heights”. If you enjoy action and adventure, this could be the new spot for you to explore and get active in the snowy peaks.
An action-packed video announcing the project showed visitors hiking up NEOM, skiing and snowboarding, and it also highlighted the man-made lake where watersports and activities will happen.
Eager to ski and snowboard? NEOM TROJENA is expected to open in 2026, leaving you a bit of time to brush up on your skills and figure out your cool weather wardrobe.
After snowy activities? Get ready because TROJENA has officially won the bid to host the Asian Winter Games 2029. The multi-sport event takes place every four years, with the last edition held in 2017. 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.
As with the larger NEOM project, TROJENA construction is in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals. The new tourism site will combine environmental sustainability with economic and community development. By 2030, it is anticipated that the venture will bring 10,000 jobs and will generate SAR3 billion for the Kingdom.
Coming 2026. TROJENA, neom.com.
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