NEOM: The NEOM Beach Games fan zone on the golden sands of Gayal Beach offers a hub of entertainment and family activities. The area will be open daily from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. until the games’ closing ceremony on Nov. 24, and project manager, James Pritchard, said: “The fan zone is a central part of the games hub. There are so many activities available, like the donut slide, giant swing, zip line, pump track, and the mountain bike trail. Fan Zone at NEOM Beach Games will be open daily from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. until on Nov. 24. (AN photos) “These give people the chance to experience the excitement of adventure sport mixed with beach sports. The fan zone gives NEOM’s community a chance to experience new activities, and it’s fantastic to see so many people get involved,” he added. Along with entertainment and games for children, some of sports arenas will be offering giveaways and prizes. FAST FACT This year’s NEOM Beach Games has witnessed the launch of a volunteers’ program, with 50 members of the community helping to ensure events run smoothly for athletes and spectators. This year’s competition has witnessed the launch of the NEOM Beach Games volunteers’ program, with 50 members of the community helping to ensure events run smoothly for athletes and spectators. Buses have also be laid on to transport visitors from Tabuk. Jan Paterson, NEOM managing director of sport Naser Al-Belawi, from Tabuk, said he and his family watched the Saudi beach football team play a cup game, and they also visited the fan zone. “We had a wonderful day. We enjoyed all the activities on the beach,” he added. Jan Paterson, managing director of sport at NEOM, said: “We are excited to be hosting world-class events in NEOM as we aim to develop a sporting hub which will contribute to our evolving sports ecosystem. We are excited to be hosting world-class events in NEOM as we aim to develop a sporting hub which will contribute to our evolving sports ecosystem.  Jan Paterson , NEOM managing director of sport “Hosting the NEOM Beach Games delivers NEOM’s vision to collaborate with international federations and teams. It is part of Saudi Vision 2030 to make NEOM a tourism spot.” Visitors to the fan zone can enjoy free sports activities such as pump track, a circuit of rollers, banked turns, and other features. Designed to be used by one person at a time, it is suitable for BMX, scooter, skateboards, and balance bike enthusiasts of any skill level. Other activities include a mini ramp, a giant swing that takes up to three people at a time, a donut slide, and slack line which involves walking across suspended webbing.