Secret Royal Palace Uncovered in Saudi Arabia’s $2 Trillion NEOM Project
Satellite images reveal a mysterious luxury palace on the Red Sea, fueling speculation about its ties to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the true purpose of NEOM.
Watan-Satellite images have revealed a luxurious palace at the heart of the massive NEOM project, a $2 trillion endeavor that serves as the cornerstone of Mohammed bin Salman’s vision to transform Saudi Arabia into a futuristic global hub.
The palace, which has not been officially announced, is located along the Red Sea coast and features vast gardens, a luxury golf course, 10 helicopter pads, private beaches, and lavish buildings whose functions remain undisclosed.
Western reports speculate that the palace belongs to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, especially given its resemblance to the opulent château he purchased in France in 2015 for $300 million. But why has it not been announced? And why all the secrecy?
A Hidden Palace in NEOM: Luxury, Secrecy, and Power
The new palace is situated at the core of NEOM, a planned high-tech smart city boasting world-class tourism, business, and technology facilities. However, this palace stands apart from other structures within the project, surrounded by an unusual level of secrecy, fueling speculation that it may serve as a new royal residence or an exclusive retreat for Saudi Arabia’s ruling elite.
Satellite images reveal private roads leading to the palace and vast areas designated solely for its use, reflecting the massive investment poured into this hidden compound. While NEOM is marketed as an open and futuristic city for the world, such developments raise concerns about whether the project is merely a front for building private kingdoms inaccessible to ordinary citizens.
As Saudi Arabia promotes NEOM as the future of the region, some question the project’s true motives. Given the continued repression of dissent and criticism of the kingdom’s human rights record, the construction of such extravagant palaces raises concerns about government spending priorities.
Is this an effort to divert state resources into projects that benefit only the ruling class? Will the public ever have access to this palace, or is it destined to be part of Mohammed bin Salman’s hidden empire?
With growing public frustration over rising taxes and living costs, this palace may be seen as yet another symbol of the widening gap between Saudi rulers and their citizens. Ultimately, the biggest question remains: Does this palace represent Saudi Arabia’s future, or is it just another lavish display of wealth?
