As Saudi Arabia’s planned megaproject Neom stalls out, a 16-building palace has already taken shape.

But inside Arabian Palace, an exotic antidote to the cold awaited. Guests were greeted by the comforting aroma of butter and cinnamon from freshly baked baklava, and a whiff of cardamom ...

Satellite images obtained by Business Insider show a lavish Saudi palace with private beaches, extensive gardens, a golf course, and 10 helipads.