Gulf of Aqaba Pristine Coastline
Discover the extraordinary natural coastline of the Gulf of Aqaba within the NEOM zone, where dramatic Hejaz mountains meet crystal-clear water with world-class coral reefs and near-zero human impact.
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Coral Reef Snorkel Site
Snorkel or dive on the pristine coral reefs of the Gulf of Aqaba, the eastern arm of the Red Sea with exceptional water clarity and coral biodiversity, protected within the NEOM development zone from human impact.
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Mountain-Sea Junction
Stand at the extraordinary junction where the Hejaz mountain range meets the sea, the dramatic landscape of rock and water that inspired the choice of this location for the most ambitious urban development project in history.
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Aqaba Gulf Viewpoint
See across the narrow Gulf of Aqaba to Jordan and Egypt from the Saudi shore, the international waters a reminder of the strategic location of NEOM at the crossing point of three continents.
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Pristine Beach
Relax on a pristine beach of white sand in a cove where the Hejaz mountains provide a dramatic backdrop and the Gulf of Aqaba water is among the clearest in the world, protected from the development activity nearby.
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Marine Wildlife Area
Observe the rich marine life of the Gulf of Aqaba, including sea turtles, manta rays, and whale sharks that visit these waters, the extraordinary biodiversity that NEOM environmental plans aim to preserve.
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Sunset Over the Sea
Watch the sun set over the Gulf of Aqaba from the mountains above the coast, the sky turning pink and gold above the still water as lights begin to appear across the water in Jordan and Egypt.