How Saudi Arabia's Megacity 'Neom' Will Look Like | IN PICS

The design plan for the 500-metre tall parallel structures, known collectively as The Line, in the heart of the Red Sea megacity NEOM. A futuristic megacity in Saudi Arabia will feature two massive mirror-encased skyscrapers that will extend over 170 kilometres of desert and mountain terrain, ultimately housing nine million people, the kingdom's de facto ruler has announced. (Image Source: AFP)

According to AFP, in a presentation, Prince Mohammed sketched out an even more ambitious vision, describing a car-free utopia that would become the planet's most liveable city 'by far'. (Image Source: AFP)

Residents will have 'all daily needs' reachable within a five-minute walk, while also having access to other perks like outdoor skiing facilities and a high-speed rail with an end-to-end transit of 20 minutes, according to a statement. (Image Source: AFP)

Officials had earlier said NEOM's population would top one million, but Prince Mohammed said the number would actually hit 1.2 million by 2030 before climbing to nine million by 2045, reports AFP. (Image Source: AFP)

The site will be powered by 100% renewable energy and feature 'a year-round temperate micro-climate with natural ventilation'. (Image Source: AFP)

NEOM is well-positioned to harness solar and wind energy, and plans are also afoot for the city to host the world's largest green hydrogen plant. (Image Source: AFP)

At just 200 metres wide, The Line is intended to be Saudi Arabia's answer to unchecked and wasteful urban sprawl, layering homes, schools and parks on top of each other in what planners term 'Zero Gravity Urbanism'. (Image Source: AFP)

An airport is already operational at NEOM, and authorities announced in May it would begin receiving regular flights from Dubai. However, it is unclear whether major construction of the megacity itself has commenced. (Source: AFP)