If you were to fly over the site of Aquellum, off the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba, you actually won’t be able to see Aquellum!
The amazing community in NEOM is concealed in a mountain near the Gulf of Aqaba, only accessible through the waters of the nearby sunken marina.
Once you emerge in Aquellum, you’ll think you’ve discovered a hidden paradise of luxury and innovation!
A Concealed Community
This new innovative community in NEOM is entirely concealed in the 450-meter high mountain range.
You can get an idea of where Aquellum lies by looking for the marina, which provides Aquellum’s main point of access. From the marina, actually the world’s first floating marina, visitors can board a specially designed vessel to take them to Aquellum.
The vessel dips underwater and travels through a carefully constructed canal. Once the journey is over, the vessel resurfaces and reveals the beautiful interior of Aquellum, unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before.
Groundbreaking Design
Brought to life through the collaborative efforts of two major architecture studios, LAVA and Name Architecture, Aquellum challenges conventional wisdom in many ways. In fact, LAVA’s founder, Alexander Rieck, describes it as an “ultra-luxury upside-down skyscraper.”
At a height of 100 meters, Aquellum stretches down, not up. Its fantastical facade faces inwards, instead of outwards, so visitors and residents can admire it.
These are just a few of the ways Aquellum redefines the limits of traditional building. The community hinges on a central cube-courtyard, which the designers call an “underwater open square.”
Around this courtyard, you’ll find walking paths, balconies, and other elements to bring people together. Unique elements, such as indoor waterfalls, terraces, and geometric designs bring a natural, whimsical feeling to this constructed paradise.
The courtyard culminates in a “cloud garden” near the roof, which brings green space and more walking paths into the community.
Luxurious, Innovative Living
Aquellum fits perfectly within NEOM’s vision of redefining luxury and creating sustainable destinations that don’t compromise on experience.
You’ll find ultra-luxury hotels and residences in Aquellum, as well as top-notch boutiques, art galleries, immersive arts experiences, and a boulevard that connects everything.
On top of that, the community will have integrated digital technology, which elevates its day-to-day experience and makes Aquellum even easier to navigate. As you may guess, Aquellum’s commitment to challenging conventional thinking doesn’t stop at its design.
Among its luxurious living amenities, you’ll find several that are committed to innovative thought and sharing ideas. In fact, Aquellum is devoted to having “innovation hubs” spread throughout the community.
The key hub of innovative thinking will be “The Generator,” an amazing space which invites visitors and residents to interact with new ideas and challenge their own ways of thinking.
Since it is surrounded by other hubs of thought, such as cinemas and museums, The Generator is expected to be a real nexus of forward-thinking ideas.
Challenge Your Creativity: Aquellum
This groundbreaking development in NEOM will challenge the ways you think about architecture, luxury living, and innovation! Aquellum’s unique design is bound to invigorate your thinking and spark new ideas.
If you imagine yourself making the incredible journey to Aquellum, make sure you’re keeping up to date on NEOM’s latest developments in the Gulf of Aqaba and beyond!