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Saudi Vision 2030 is the largest national transformation in the Middle East. Its giga-projects, from NEOM and the Red Sea to Diriyah and Qiddiya, are opening the Kingdom to travelers and investors as never before.
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At a glance
Announced in 2016, Vision 2030 aims to build a vibrant society, a thriving economy and an ambitious nation. In practice that has meant tourist visas, concerts and festivals, women driving and working in record numbers, new museums, and a pipeline of destinations funded largely by the Public Investment Fund.
For a first visit, start with our Saudi Arabia travel guide. To see how the Kingdom's plan fits beside its neighbors', read the region's national visions.
Saudi giga-projects
Each project has its own page.
A new region on the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba, including Trojena in the mountains. Read NEOM and The Line.
NEOM's port and advanced industrial city. See Oxagon.
A luxury island and yacht club, the first NEOM destination to be unveiled; public opening To be confirmed. See the Sindalah project.
Island and desert resorts already welcoming guests, with more in phases. Read Red Sea Global.
Ancient Hegra and dramatic sandstone valleys with luxury resorts. See AlUla projects.
The UNESCO-listed at-Turaif and a new heritage district. Read the Diriyah project.
An entertainment, sport and culture city. See the Qiddiya project.
A new downtown around a cube-shaped landmark. Read New Murabba and the Mukaab.
A giant urban park and a green corridor across the capital. See King Salman Park and Sports Boulevard.
Integrated new communities in several cities. Read about ROSHN.
A mountain resort high above the Red Sea plain. See Soudah Peaks.
A waterfront district and the tower designed to be the world's tallest. Read Jeddah Central and Jeddah Tower.
New districts serving pilgrims near the two holy mosques. See Rua Al Madinah and Masar Makkah.
A new national airline, flying since June 2026, and a vast new airport. Read King Salman International Airport and Riyadh Air.
Riyadh hosts World Expo from October 2030, and the Kingdom hosts the FIFA World Cup in 2034. See Expo 2030 and the 2034 World Cup.
US citizens can apply for a tourist eVisa online. The best months are November to March, and nonstop flights run from several US cities. Stay in Riyadh, AlUla or the Red Sea resorts.
The giga-projects are creating branded residences and new communities, and the Kingdom offers a Premium Residency for qualifying investors. Read Saudi Arabia Luxury Real Estate and investing near the new landmarks.
Vision 2030 has made the Kingdom a fixture on the world's calendar: Formula 1 in Jeddah, major boxing and golf, Riyadh Season, and festivals in AlUla. A new generation of museums, galleries and design weeks is opening, and heritage sites such as Hegra and at-Turaif are now easy to visit.
See Formula 1 and motorsport and our events calendar.
Yes. US citizens can apply for a tourist eVisa online or get a visa on arrival in many cases. Check the official visa portal before you travel.
Diriyah, AlUla, the Red Sea and Amaala resorts, Six Flags and Aquarabia at Qiddiya, and parts of Riyadh's new districts are open to visitors, with more opening each year.
World Expo 2030 runs in Riyadh from October 2030 to March 2031.
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