Neom’s “Flying Stadium”: Overview of the 350-Meter-High World Cup Venue
At the core of The Line in Saudi Arabia, a suspended stadium powered by renewable energy is planned. Known as Neom Stadium, it will be one of fifteen venues hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
Visuals and Misconceptions
Recently, videos and renderings have circulated on social media depicting a stadium perched atop a futuristic skyscraper, suspended above a sprawling desert megacity with illuminated highways. These images claim to show the Neom Stadium, part of the Saudi city located north of the Red Sea and east of Egypt, slated to host World Cup events.
However, these visuals do not align with the official project plans and are not supported by the official documents.
Official Project Description
According to the Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2034 Bid Book, the stadium project remains highly innovative and ambitious. It is part of Saudi Vision 2030, the kingdom's long-term plan focused on sustainable infrastructure development.
- The Neom Stadium is the centerpiece of The Line, a unique linear city rising 500 meters high.
- The city is designed to be powered entirely by renewable energy.
- It is organized across five levels and designed to house nine million residents.
- The urban plan covers just 34 square kilometers, emphasizing vertical neighborhoods.
"The Neom Stadium represents the flagship project of The Line, a 500-meter-high linear city powered entirely by renewable energy and organized on five levels, designed to host nine million residents in vertical neighborhoods spread across just 34 square kilometers."
The stadium and city model showcase Saudi Arabia's commitment to a sustainable, futuristic urban environment.
Author's summary: Neom Stadium, a visionary World Cup venue within Saudi Arabia’s sustainable linear city, highlights the country’s innovative push for renewable-powered urban development by 2034.
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