The newest cities with stunning skyscrapers and the lush, green
beauty of smart buildings have become a dire need of the rapidly growing world.
These plan cities, many of which are located in Asia and Africa,
are frequently envisioned
to be big trading hubs as well as testing grounds for innovative,
smart city concepts from a smart city being built in New York
to a completely clean tech cluster Masdar City and UAE,
and a solar city being built in Myanmar to an utterly self-sufficient city
in China.
Here are some of the world's
newest cities, which you'll definitely desire to visit.
Number 12 NEOM Saudi Arabia,
a futuristic city to be built in the top province of northwestern Saudi Arabia.
NEOM will be the world's first city that will reimagine the way
we approach urban development,
overcoming the challenges of modern cities, prioritizing people.
Although Saudi Arabia is funding the construction of this mega city
at a cost of $500 billion, it will be 33 times
the size of New York City and will extend into Egypt and Jordan.
In addition, NEOM will operate entirely on renewable energy,
a big step for a country whose economy is famously reliant on oil.
Many have hailed the city as proof that the world
is ready to shift away from fossil fuels and toward a greener future.
Once completed, this futuristic city will attract visitors from across the globe.
For sure, Number 11, Putrajaya, Malaysia.
This newest city is an entirely unique project planned to be a perfect solution
for Kuala Lumpur as overcrowding issues The Malaysian government offices
were formerly housed
in several places across Kuala Lumpur before the development of Putrajaya.
However, when traffic congestion grew, the distance
between offices became a hindrance to administrative activities.
As a result, the government decided to build a new city
where the scattered offices could be reassembled
into a more effective administrative center.
Putrajaya, Malaysia's new administrative capital, was established in 1995
and later named a federal territory, according to the New York Times.
The city was created as a model
for a new type of computerized governance, employing cutting edge technology.
Putrajaya is home to the Prime Minister's office and many of the country's
administrative offices, as well as sites such as the pink hued Putra mosque
shown above.
The city's population remains under 100,000.
Thus, the jury is still out on its success Nonetheless,
it makes for an interesting day excursion from Kuala Lumpur, which is only
an hour away.
Number ten Dukedom Oman
Dukedom is also known as the Sino Oman Industrial City.
It is being created
mostly with Chinese funding and relies on the transportation industry.
The 11 square kilometer development project located within the Dukedom Special
Economic Zone, aims to transform an underutilized port into a mega venture
that will include an oil refinery, a methanol plant, solar energy equipment,
manufacturing operation and homes for 25,000 people, as well as the school's
medical facilities, office complexes and entertainment centers.
Visitors going via the country's coastal roadway, may enjoy a peaceful beach
and a rock garden with stunning sandstone and limestone structures.
While the Chinese enterprises investing in Durham are private
This does not imply that Beijing does not support them.
On the contrary,
the project has already been designated as a top overseas
industrial park by China's National Development and Reform Commission.
Number nine, Naypyidaw, Myanmar.
Although Myanmar has a long history
dating back hundreds of years, its capital city is absolute li brand new.
Naypyidaw was developed in 2003 as a planned
metropolis to take over as the country's capital from Yangon.
The city is relatively sophisticated and affluent yet it remains somewhat
abandoned, with Yangon still functioning as the country's commercial center.
The city has been described as soulless by Lonely Planet,
although it does have a few noteworthy sights like the Golden Pagoda
displayed above, and a tiny museum devoted solely to rare jewels.
This newest city has reliable electricity, a safari park and shopping malls.
At the same time,
most of the nation lives in extreme poverty and cannot afford such pleasures.
But yeah, for luxury lovers
who can afford it, this destination is undoubtedly a heaven.
Number eight, King Abdullah economic city, Saudi Arabia.
When it comes to the world's newest cities, you can't ignore the developments
of Saudi Arabia.
King Abdullah Economic City KFC is unique because it is entirely
privately funded, making it a for profit development initiative.
Work began in 2006 and is still ongoing
as new hotels, restaurants and offices are constructed.
Saudi Arabia hopes to capitalize on the significant tourist interest
that has propelled the expansion of Middle Eastern cities
such as Dubai through King Abdullah Economic City.
The city has failed to meet its lofty aspirations in its early days,
as the Financial Times described it as eerily silent and empty.
But it does have a sprinkling of attractions, including spas, golf
courses, amusement parks and beaches, as well as a few high end hotels.
Number seven Sejong, South Korea, named after the most prominent
king of the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejong the Great
this city as a response to Seoul's overcrowding.
Currently, the capital's metropolitan region is projected to house half
of the country's population.
Some government facilities have been relocated to Sejong
to boost economic activity and entice residents to relocate
The work on this futuristic project was started in 2007,
and Sejong is progressively regaining its feet after a rough start.
Visitors may wander through the calm
streets of Sejong Lake Park, which includes an island, a walking trail
and a stage for an unforgettable tour of a metropolis on the move.
It's only around an hour and a half drive from Seoul number six, Horgos China.
No matter what
field you are in, you will witness China increasing and rising exponentially.
Horgos The opposite half of the Horgos economic zone shared with
Kazakhstan is further along in development than its neighbor.
This is why visitors from Kazakhstan continue to cross the border to enjoy
shopping sprees at the world's first duty free retail complex spanning two nations.
The area has gotten a lot of attention because of its binational free trade zone,
which is expected to have a substantial economic impact.
This trade attitude seems appropriate for Horgos,
which is located on what was once the old Silk Road debuted in 2014.
The project is a perfect city for travelers and local residents.
Number five Rawabi West Bank.
Few people would have imagined Palestine would be the site of a planned
metropolis, but Rawabi has defied all expectations.
Started in 2010.
This $1.4 million initiative is intended to be a beacon
of hope for Palestinians who have begun to establish roots here.
There are approximately 3000 people living in the city which has been
under development for more than a decade and is still under construction.
The master plan for the city was designed with 40,000 people in mind.
The city features enormous retail malls, theaters where fans may enjoy
classic Broadway performances and sophisticated business buildings.
In a harsh desert backdrop.
Number four Grace Field, Ireland, Nigeria,
Grace Field, Ireland, which is now being developed on the reclaimed land close off
the coast of Lagos, is scheduled to be ready by 20, 23.
It entails the reclamation and creation of a new city that will serve
as a primary location for a world class, cosmopolitan community.
The development considers environmental planning at every level to become an eco
friendly center that can also boast about adopting smart technology, ample
green areas, the utilization of solar energy and distinctive design
are intended to help Nigeria maintain its position as a worldwide hub
for technology and innovation while attracting more visitors.
Number three, Colombo, Port City, Sri Lanka.
It's time to unleash
an entirely different project with a futuristic approach by Sri Lanka.
Colombo, Port City.
Another contentious China backed, large scale urban development project
on reclaimed land is slated to reshape Sri Lanka's capital cities coastline
in the center of the Indian Ocean in the busiest shipping corridor globally.
Sri Lanka's location, situated between East Asia, the Middle East
and Africa, is important to China, with a slew of new Chinese ports
sprouting up from Asia to Europe along the maritime Silk Road, a.k.a.
China's lifeline to its Middle Eastern oil sources.
China was seeking a location to establish a new financial hub
smack in the middle of it all.
Consequently, in 2014 the China Harbor Engineering Corporation invested
$1.4 billion in the construction of a new financial center
in Colombo, directly south of a Chinese run container terminal.
The objective was to reclaim land from the sea rather than occupy existing land,
extending the natural shoreline outwards for 269 hectares when finished in 2041.
Colombo Port City is intended to become a quasi extraterritorial zone
with its own investment laws and special regulations.
Essentially it is intended to become a seashore caravan serai
a meeting point for traders worldwide to transact business.
It will have a Formula One racetrack, several luxury hotels,
high end shopping malls, office skyscrapers and everything else.
A financial district would require
to compete with Singapore to the east and Dubai to the west.
Number two
near Kent, Kazakhstan, being a perfect one side of a Bi-National Economic Zone
constructed by Kazakhstan and China near Kent is purely
a futuristic city that can fascinate a visitor with its eye popping beauty.
Its location as the planet's furthest point from the ocean
makes it an improbable choice to establish a metropolis of the future.
But its growth has been impressive,
even though the development only began in 2013.
It is predicted that 250 acres of new residential structures
will be completed over the next few years.
Already a few thousand people have moved there.
By 20, 35
it should be functioning as a whole metropolis with around 100,000 people.
The goal is for inner Kent to diversify Kazakhstan's economy,
while also increasing the country's diplomatic connections with China.
Number one.
New. New Cairo, Egypt.
Cairo has ruled as Egypt's capital for almost a thousand years,
but it will relinquish the title as early as next year if all goes as planned.
The idea to build a new smart capital in the desert began in 2015.
However, many were dubious of its viability after all.
The yet to be named capital will include gigantic monuments such as a park twice
the size of Central Park and an amusement park four times the size of Disneyland.
Several investors have backed out
because of the proposals, massive ambition, and the city's debut
has already been postponed.
Keep in mind
that this future capital is different and not to be confused with New Cairo.
Another plan city
built at the beginning of this century that has yet to live up to expectations.
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