Saudi Arabia is not willing to give up a paradise in the purest Caribbean style, despite Neom’s cuts: Laheq Island

Neom has dreamed of a dystopian future designed for luxury tourism, in which they have imagined linear cities of 170 kilometers long, Aquatic parks In the middle of the desert, soccer fields that seem taken from a video game either Luxury bunkerized resorts that house high -tech laboratories inside.

The variety of NEOM projects is huge, and some of them already They have come truealthough with results less spectacular of what their promoters promised.

However, despite complicated economic scenario That it is facing oil, Neom does not stop presenting new urban developments oriented to the ruling and enjoyment of the millionaires of the entire planet: A luxury semi -artificial island in front of the western coasts of Saudi Arabia. It will be the first of a 92 island archipelago.

Laheq Island: A Caribbean island at the doors of a desert

The real estate developer is global, He has made public The Laheq Island project, the new red sea jewel, at least as far as luxury tourism is concerned.

This ambitious project joins the Vision 2030 Plan driven by the heir prince Mohammed Bin Salmanwhich seeks to reduce the dependence of Saudi Arabia of its gas and oil deposits and seeks to boost its economy bringing international investments.

The new private island has been designed by The Foster + Partners study led by Norman Foster, and extends on 400 hectares of fine sand molded tailored to your needs. The central element of Laheq Island is “The Ring”. Around it, other minor islands communicate by bridges built on the sea that, in turn, connects the archipelago with the mainland.

“The ring” is a 800 meter circular structure in diameter that surrounds an inner lagoon with white sand beaches and abundant vegetation, while the outer part of the ring is bathed by the crystalline reds of the red sea.

The design prioritizes the integration of luxury villas and mansions that will be built throughout the ring, leaving several outings to the sea in different points of the perimeter and allowing the entrance to the lagoon to small boats.

The Superyates Of its inhabitants they will remain at the doors of the complex in Marina with capacity for 115 large moorings. These moorings will also be available for guests of the two five -star hotels or the beach club. Leisure will be carried out by different sailing schools and aquatic sports, a tennis club, 18 holes with club and a traditional Saudi souk.

“Whether they are visiting guests or residents who wish to acquire a piece of the Red Sea, in Laheq they will experience a luxury life in an enriching tourist community that unites people and encourages links for a lifetime,” said John Pagano, executive director of the Red Group is global.

Laheq Island not only attracts attention for its architecture and services. The semiartificial island has developed in a privileged environment. Is part of one of the Greater coral reefs of the world, home of more than 2,000 marine species, many of them rare and unique.

Millionaire projects, downward budgets

The presentation of the Semiartificial Island Laheq arrives right in one of the economic moments More delicate for Neomwith the budget cuts hanging on the head of some projects like a Damocles sword.

Such and As I pointed out he Financial Timesthe country is going through a stage of review and reduction of expenses, with 20% cuts in the Neom budget For this year due to Fall in oil prices and the national budget deficit.

However, the commitment to exclusive tourism projects in the Red Sea seems to move forward obliges, while other projects They are canceled either They reduce its scale.

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Image | Red Sea Global, Foster + Partners