The NEOM Raffles Trojena Resort continues to advance as a landmark mountain hospitality project within Saudi Arabia’s NEOM development. Construction work has progressed steadily, despite adjustments to timelines and regional infrastructure priorities. NEOM officials confirmed foundational site preparation and structural works are actively underway. Moreover, the resort remains central to the Trojena mountain destination, supporting year-round tourism. This update complements other regional developments, including the now-terminated NEOM Trojena dams contract, illustrating NEOM’s strategic reprioritization.
World-renowned Raffles Hotels & Resorts leads the resort’s design and operations planning, emphasizing a circular layout of 105 guestrooms that maximize panoramic mountain views. Signature hospitality services and leisure amenities will elevate Trojena’s visitor experience. In addition, NEOM’s internal project management office coordinates construction phasing, civil works, and infrastructure integration across access roads, utilities, and landscaping.
Officials noted that timelines have been refreshed to align with broader infrastructure readiness and regional event calendars. Meanwhile, engineering surveys, landscape works, and hospitality fit-out planning are progressing in parallel, ensuring that the resort maintains its status as a high-value, long-term tourism anchor for NEOM.
The Uniqueness of Raffles Trojena as a Resort in the Mountains of Trojena
Raffles Trojena is the first of its kind in the world, being positioned among the mountains in Trojena. It offers stunning scenic views of the surrounding destination from every vantage point. The resort features a unique and ring-shaped design which will ensure architectural aesthetics. It is set to include 105 guestrooms. These guestrooms will be arranged around the perimeter of the ring, offering guests exquisite comfort. This is in addition to unobstructed vistas and ensuring privacy. The design of the resort also aims to encourage exploration and discovery with circular zones and landscaped gardens. The roof will host an array of circular apertures, which will allow for ample natural light to illuminate the resort. Furthermore, the resort will also feature significant hallmarks for which the renowned hospitality brand is famed. This includes exquisite butler services, exceptional culinary offerings, and an emphasis on destination culture and arts.
The Location of the Mixed-use Destination Resort in the Mountains of Trojena
The NEOM Hotel Division has shared insight that the newest addition to NEOM’s projects, Raffles Trojena, will be located in the Discover Cluster. The Discover Cluster is one of the six distinct clusters that will make up the mountain destination. The cluster is rooted in exploring the natural world as it includes the Discovery Tower, an elegant tower. The monumental high-rise building also features an open-air museum. It also includes the Observatory, a peak panoramic viewpoint that features Trojena’s landscape and view. Furthermore, it hosts the Cosmic Gate, an astronomical park that features a stargazing camp in it. At the moment, NEOM is a region that is being shaped by several giga-projects that are set to serve as the new model for sustainable living.
The Anticipation of Raffles Trojena is Evident
Chris Newman, the Executive Director of the NEOM Hotel Division insighted that it is a credit to Trojena as a destination to have Raffles Trojena in their portfolio. He shared his insight that the project offers visitors the opportunity to experience luxury at its best. The boundaries of architectural excellence continue to be stretched and pushed with new projects being unveiled, one of them is Raffles Trojena.
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Project Fact Sheet
Project name: NEOM Raffles Trojena Resort
Location: Trojena, NEOM, Saudi Arabia
Client/Owner: NEOM Company
Hotel brand partner: Raffles Hotels & Resorts (Accor SE subsidiary)
Project type: Luxury mountain resort
Design: Circular ring-shaped layout
Guest rooms: 105
Original opening target: 2027
Current timeline: Phased delivery aligned with infrastructure readiness
Cluster: Discover Cluster (part of Trojena mountain destination)
Features: Signature Raffles butler service, panoramic views, gardens, entertainment amenities
Strategic role: Anchor tourism facility in Trojena’s year-round destination
Status: Active construction, infrastructure works, and planning coordination underway
Project Team
Client/Owner: NEOM Company
Brand partner: Raffles Hotels & Resorts (Accor SE)
Design consultants: International architectural and hospitality design firms
Project management: NEOM internal Project Management Office (PMO)
Construction contractors: Civil, MEP, and hotel fit-out firms contracted via NEOM PMO
Hospitality operations: Raffles Hotels & Resorts operational planning
Engineering advisors: Structural, landscape, and sustainability consultants