Utamo Destination for Arts and Entertainment

Utamo Destination for Arts and Entertainment is one of the sustainable tourist destinations in NEOM, located on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This destination is dedicated to offering a series of diverse experiences in arts and entertainment and serving as a site for innovative events and global artists. NEOM Board of Directors announced the destination on December 13, 2023.

Utamo Destination for Arts and Entertainment is situated amidst the mountains overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba, one of the NEOM regions, providing a suitable environment for organizing events, musical concerts, exhibitions, and artistic activities. This contributes to a qualitative transformation in traditional entertainment concepts. The destination offers experiences to visitors where the natural beauty of Utamo Destination blends with modern technology, featuring designs that combine art and architecture. Utamo brings art to life through innovative experiences, with innovation at the core of its programs and advanced digital enhancements, customization, and coordination for each event held there.

Utamo Destination's site design was chosen to facilitate the installation of necessary equipment for artistic performances, ensuring visitor interaction with advanced audio and visual systems. Utamo embodies NEOM’s commitment to supporting sustainable development, adhering to modern methods in its design and construction to achieve its goal of preserving 95 percent of NEOM's land for nature. This effort is part of its strategy to invest in unique natural destinations, enhance tourism development, and introduce innovative concepts in the entertainment, hospitality, and tourism sectors.

Utamo Destination includes a grand reception hall accessible via a path extending along a spacious garden filled with various trees, herbs, and flowers. The garden and its path are illuminated at night, transforming into a colorful art piece. The entrance to the grand hall is designed with an exceptional height of sixty-four m, providing a captivating introduction to the wide range of experiences that await inside.

Utamo Destination also boasts comprehensive facilities, making it one of the world’s modern and distinguished event venues. It can organize and host performances by artists from around the globe. Utamo features the "Theater of the Future," designed to offer exceptional experiences blending reality and the virtual world. It also includes a multipurpose performance space that can accommodate up to 2,600 people, VIP lounges, and luxurious restaurants.