Hidden Marina works underway as Phase I of THE LINE
NEOM has partnered with Samsung on automated rebar production, revolutionising construction safety and efficiency by automating traditionally labour-intensive processes
NEOM is set to unveil the first phase of giga-project THE LINE, with the Hidden Marina – a 2.5km waterfront development with a built-up area of over 21m sqm. More than 140,000 workers are currently engaged in the project’s construction, with over 5,000 dedicated to NEOM itself, said the developer.
Hidden Marina, the first segment of THE LINE, will stretch 2.5km in length and rise 500m high. The development will comprise three interconnected modules and is expected to accommodate over 200,000 residents. On completion, the development will feature over 80,000 residential units, 9,000 hotel rooms and commercial and retail spaces in addition to fire stations, schools, police and security services.
At the PIF Private Sector Forum in Riyadh, Denis Hickey, Chief Development Officer, NEOM said, “The project, a bold step in redefining urban living, will introduce a fully integrated, vertical city built in modular 800m sections. With a built-up area surpassing 21m sqm, the scale of Hidden Marina is unprecedented. We have already deployed significant resources to lay the groundwork for this ambitious urban revolution.”
“Infrastructure development has seen an investment of over US $140bn, ensuring that essential services such as energy, water, transport, data, and communications are in place to support the emerging metropolis. With construction on track, our vision of a fully integrated, futuristic metropolis is rapidly becoming a reality,” he added.
Meanwhile, NEOM has forged further strategic partnerships including a joint venture with DSV, the logistics company, to build a cutting-edge logistics network from scratch. Additionally, it has partnered with Samsung on automated rebar production, revolutionising construction safety and efficiency by automating traditionally labour-intensive processes.
