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Makkah – Saudi Arabia

The people are a mix of Arabs and South Asians. People from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh,…

The history of Makkah dates all the way to the time of Prophet Abraham, when…

One of the oldest cities in the region and home to the most holy of…

……….a- January Max: 30.2 °C Min: 16 °C ……….b- February Max: 31.9 °C Min: 17…

Saudi Riyal (SAR.) and Halalas (Hls.), with 100 Halalas equalling a Riyal

It’s strenuous enough to be in Makkah on your own, to have to manage kids…

This is the spot where the Abraham (AS) took Ishmael (AS) to be slaughtered. At…

Located in Makkah, this is where the famous black silk cover of the Ka’aba is…

Situated on the old road connecting old Jeddah to Makkah. The location is now known…

This masjid is a 25 minute drive away from the Haram. Masjid-e- Janarah also serves…

This is a mosque located on the outskirts of Makkah. It serves as a Meeqat,…

What you need ·         Pack medications in clearly labeled containers. Triple dose of regular medicine,…

Najd Group provides hotels and complete packages for Hajj and Umrah travellers and offers city…

Run a variety of tours which include trips to 1.    City, Desert and Land Tours/Excursions…

Another fast food chain part of the Americana Group, Hardees provides sandwiches, burgers, fries and…

The famous American burger chain extends the same great taste that you are used to…

Al Tazaj is a local initiative into the fried and BBQ chicken market. Its trademark…

With average meals costing between SAR 5 – 11 and lines stretching around the block,…

If you hail from the Far Eastern regions of China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Maldives, getting the…

Makkah receives a large number of Turks. Add this to the fact that the Turks…

Buy clothing which, unlike that in the Makkah Towers and Al Diyafah Mall, offer more…

Located in the Al Safwa Towers, Al Muthaf offers handmade carpets, embroidered fabrics and rugs.…

Scores of small stores selling everything from electronics to gold at reasonable prices. Near to…

Accessories for women: belts, rings, brooches, bracelets and many other items, can be found here.…

This is a Chinese based ladies shoes, hand bags and accessories store. ABRAJ – AL…

The famous American casual clothing range is where “Quality never goes out of style.” Levis…

Simple . Caters to South East Asians more, but sways more to the Mutawwif who…

Located next to Mina, a 10 minute car ride brings you the Masjid-al-Haram. Coasters running…

A bed, an air conditioner and about 10 minutes walk from the Masjid-al-Haraam. All in…

No frills hotel, located 150 meters north of the Marwa Hills and the Masjid-Al-Haram. Carries…

Less price usually means that your hotel is going to be a little distance from…

This is a three star hotel with quaint rooms and public wired internet in the…

Women are not allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia. Even if you have won the…

Makkah does not have an airport. Land at the King Abdul Aziz Airport, Jeddah and…

You can hire a private vehicle – car or van – on a daily, weekly…

During the Hajj season, many car owners provide services as cab drivers. These are shared…

The Saudi Arabia Public Transport Company (SAPTCO) runs a bus service along specific routes in…

Taxi is the most common and easiest way to getting around Makkah, stick your hand…

To commemorate the sacrifice of Abraham when he agreed to slaughter his son Ishmael when…

The Muslim pilgrimage to the house of God, Ka’aba. Muslims from all over the world…

Not entirely a festival. Treated more so as an unofficial Holiday.

Celebrated after the month of Ramadan ends when the new moon of the next month…

The holy month of Ramadan is when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. This is…

Celebrating the Arabic culture. Two weeks of sports like . The fact that it is…