Saudi Arabia is one of the few nations that can boast of having such ambitious plans for the future.
In the upcoming decade, a number of massive projects are expected to be completed, which will not only alter the landscapes of the kingdom but also, in many instances, the day-to-day lives of its inhabitants.
Here are 15 major projects that will shape Saudi Arabia's future, ranging from theme parks to metro lines to the tallest building in the world.
Journey Through Time The goal of the master plan called "Journey Through Time" is to make Al Ula a global tourist destination that offers heritage, nature, art, and culture. The plan aims to bring two million visitors annually to the historic Saudi region when it is finished.
By immersing visitors in 200,000 years of natural and human history, Prince Mohammed's plan will transform the Al Ula region into a "living museum."
The development of a low-carbon tram line connecting five distinct districts throughout the region is an essential component of the plan, which places an emphasis on sustainable tourism. The ancient tramway that pilgrims used for hundreds of years along the Hijaz Railway will be followed by this tramway. A number of bicycle paths, extensive pedestrian trails, and extensive equestrian tracks for low-carbon travel are additional options for promoting sustainable travel.
The open-air wall carvings at Jabal Ikmah, the Nabataean Horizon, and the historical city of Hegra, which is dedicated to Saudi Arabia's first Unesco World Heritage site, are all stops on the Journey Through Time.
The development of a low-carbon tram line connecting five distinct districts throughout the region is an essential component of the plan, which places an emphasis on sustainable tourism. The ancient tramway that pilgrims used for hundreds of years along the Hijaz Railway will be followed by this tramway. A number of bicycle paths, extensive pedestrian trails, and extensive equestrian tracks for low-carbon travel are additional options for promoting sustainable travel.
