NEOM is a multi-destination region delivered in phases through the late 2020s and into the 2030s. This article summarises what is open today, what is currently under construction, and the milestones to watch over the coming years.
What is open as of 2026
Several elements of NEOM are operational and accessible to guests, residents, and project teams.
- Sindalah opened to paying guests in October 2024. The luxury island in the Red Sea features three hotels, a yacht marina, restaurants, a beach club, and a retail promenade. It is the first NEOM destination to operate commercially.
- NEOM Bay Airport has been in operation since 2019, serving project teams, contractors, and a small number of commercial flights into the region.
- NEOM Bay community houses many of the staff, consultants, and partners working across the project, with residential, retail, and service amenities on site.
What is under construction
Major active construction is taking place across each NEOM destination.
- The Line. Foundation and excavation work has been advancing since 2022, with vertical construction beginning on the first section. Initial districts near the Red Sea coast are scheduled to open within the decade.
- Trojena. Mountain infrastructure including roads, the artificial lake basin, hotel sites, and lift networks is well under way against the 2029 Asian Winter Games deadline.
- Oxagon. Port infrastructure, the green hydrogen production facility, and initial industrial tenants are progressing along the Gulf of Aqaba coast.
- Magna destinations. Several of the Magna sites along the Gulf of Aqaba coastline, including Epicon, Siranna, and Leyja, are at various stages of physical progress.
Phased delivery model
NEOM is being delivered in phases rather than all at once.
- Phase 1, through the late 2020s, focuses on first openings: Sindalah, Trojena for the Asian Winter Games, the first sections of The Line, and several Magna destinations.
- Phase 2, through the 2030s, expands The Line, opens further Magna destinations, and scales up Oxagon’s industrial base.
- Beyond 2030 the full vision of the region, including the complete 170-kilometre Line and the broader population targets, is delivered over the long term.
The phased model lets NEOM open commercial elements as they are ready while construction continues elsewhere.
Key milestones to watch
Several public milestones over the next few years will mark major delivery moments.
- 2029 Asian Winter Games at Trojena. This is the most prominent fixed external deadline NEOM faces and will showcase mountain infrastructure and accommodation to a global audience.
- First residents of The Line. Initial districts opening for residents will be a major step in the project’s evolution from a construction site to a working city.
- Oxagon Green Hydrogen plant at full output. The NEOM Green Hydrogen Company facility is being delivered in stages and will be among the largest of its kind in the world.
- Further Magna openings. Each of the Magna destinations has its own scheduled opening window through the late 2020s.
How to follow progress
Reliable sources for tracking NEOM progress include the following.
- The official NEOM website at neom.com publishes destination openings, partnership announcements, and design materials.
- The Public Investment Fund publishes periodic updates on NEOM as part of its broader investment communications.
- International business media including Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, and Reuters publish detailed reporting on NEOM milestones and partnerships.
- Trade publications in architecture, hospitality, sports, and clean energy cover the specific destinations relevant to their domains.
Related reading
For the wider context, see the main NEOM overview. For destination deep dives, see The Line, Trojena, Sindalah, Oxagon, and Magna. For the 2029 Asian Winter Games, see the 2029 Asian Winter Games. For employment, see jobs at NEOM.
Sources
This article draws on NEOM Company announcements, Public Investment Fund publications, the Saudi Vision 2030 documentation, and reporting from Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, and Reuters. Corrections welcome.