City Overview & History
See all (9)Makkah Residents
The people are a mix of Arabs and South Asians. People from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh,…
Annual Temperature
……….a- January Max: 30.2 °C Min: 16 °C ……….b- February Max: 31.9 °C Min: 17…
Saudi Arabia’s currency
Saudi Riyal (SAR.) and Halalas (Hls.), with 100 Halalas equalling a Riyal
Places to Visit
See all (15)What to do with Children in Makkah
It’s strenuous enough to be in Makkah on your own, to have to manage kids…
Maqaam-e-Ishmael
This is the spot where the Abraham (AS) took Ishmael (AS) to be slaughtered. At…
‘Kiswa’ (The Drape Of The Kaabah) Factory
Located in Makkah, this is where the famous black silk cover of the Ka’aba is…
Hudaibiyah
Situated on the old road connecting old Jeddah to Makkah. The location is now known…
Masjid-e-Janarah
This masjid is a 25 minute drive away from the Haram. Masjid-e- Janarah also serves…
Health & Safety
Health and Safety
What you need · Pack medications in clearly labeled containers. Triple dose of regular medicine,…
Hotels
See all (12)Fandeq Nawaziyah
Simple . Caters to South East Asians more, but sways more to the Mutawwif who…
AlJaad CROM Almahbas Hotel Mecca
Located next to Mina, a 10 minute car ride brings you the Masjid-al-Haram. Coasters running…
Kamil Palace Hotel Mecca
A bed, an air conditioner and about 10 minutes walk from the Masjid-al-Haraam. All in…
NAJD HOTEL
No frills hotel, located 150 meters north of the Marwa Hills and the Masjid-Al-Haram. Carries…
Elaf El Sudd Hotel Mecca
Less price usually means that your hotel is going to be a little distance from…
Mercure Hibatullah
This is a three star hotel with quaint rooms and public wired internet in the…
Shopping
See all (14)Zu Almajaz
Buy clothing which, unlike that in the Makkah Towers and Al Diyafah Mall, offer more…
Ghazzah Open Markets
Scores of small stores selling everything from electronics to gold at reasonable prices. Near to…
ALDO ACCESSORIES
Accessories for women: belts, rings, brooches, bracelets and many other items, can be found here.…
Levis Straus
The famous American casual clothing range is where “Quality never goes out of style.” Levis…
Restaurants
See all (10)Burger King
The famous American burger chain extends the same great taste that you are used to…
Al Tazaj Chicken and BBQ
Al Tazaj is a local initiative into the fried and BBQ chicken market. Its trademark…
Asia Far East Restaurant
If you hail from the Far Eastern regions of China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Maldives, getting the…
Iskander & Kabab
Makkah receives a large number of Turks. Add this to the fact that the Turks…
Festivals
See all (7)Eid-ul-Adha
To commemorate the sacrifice of Abraham when he agreed to slaughter his son Ishmael when…
Unification of the Kingdom
Not entirely a festival. Treated more so as an unofficial Holiday.
Eid-ul-Fitr
Celebrated after the month of Ramadan ends when the new moon of the next month…
Transportation - Getting Around
See all (6)From the airport
Makkah does not have an airport. Land at the King Abdul Aziz Airport, Jeddah and…
Private Cabs
During the Hajj season, many car owners provide services as cab drivers. These are shared…
Organized Tours
Najd Group
Najd Group provides hotels and complete packages for Hajj and Umrah travellers and offers city…
Saad Al Samallaghi Co. Ltd
Run a variety of tours which include trips to 1. City, Desert and Land Tours/Excursions…