Neom's Trojena: Saudi Arabia's first ski resort is shockingly ambitious

Trojena in Saudi Arabia at Neom: You have to see this ambitious new tourism project in the mountains along Saudi Arabia's northwest coast. Trojena is newly announced year-round tourist destination that will consist of a series of facilities such as the ski village, ultra-luxury family and wellness resorts, a wide range of retail stores and restaurants, in addition to sports activities, including a ski slope, watersports and mountain biking, as well as an interactive nature reserve, according to Saudi Press Agency. The project is set to be ready by 2026. The location has some winter-feeling temperatures: the temp in the mountains above NEOM frequently drops below zero celcius. Located at approximately 2,600 meters above sea level, outdoor skiing will be a unique feature of Trojena which is positioning itself as the GCC’s first outdoor skiing destination.