Saudi Arabia has embarked on its ambitious project to build a horizontal city called The Line. While the concept of linear urban design has existed since the 19th century, few have attempted it.

Announced by Saudi Arabian construction company Neom, the plan is to create a sustainable city, all within a 170km (105 mile) line, with a width of just 200 metres.

Saudi Arabia is developing The Line, a highly ambitious megaproject, but recent rumors indicate it may be smaller than ...

A rendering of The Line, a key part of Saudi Arabia's Neom megaproject. NEOM A sci-fi writer who did research for The Line says Neom will be more of a resort than a real city.

Concept art of The Line, in Saudi Arabia. The city, which aims to hold 9 million residents, will enter a new stage of progress in 2025. NEOM. The Line's Chief Development Officer, Denis Hickey ...

Saudi Arabia has embarked on its ambitious project to build a horizontal city called The Line. While the concept of linear urban design has existed since the 19th century, few have attempted it.

A sci-fi writer who did research for The Line says Neom will be more of a resort than a real city. Chris Hables Gray carried out work for Neom in 2021, researching aesthetics from science fiction.