 | Makkah today One of the oldest cities in the region and home to the most holy of all Muslim sites (Christian and Jewish too for some), Makkah receives over 3.5 million people alone during the Hajj season, and well over 15 million people throughout the year. This clearly keeps up with English definition for “Mecca” meaning: A place that attracts many visitors. The city is in the middle of a desert so summer temperatures can often soar into the fifties. Winter temperatures drop to 15 degree Celsius. The city has, over the centuries, evolved to cater largely to pilgrims, with hotels dotting t |
 | Makkah back then The history of Makkah dates all the way to the time of Prophet Abraham, when he left the suckling Ishmael along with his mother, Hajra under a tree on the hillock. Years later, Abraham returned and, on God’s orders, built the Ka'aba. The city steadily grew into an important trading city in the region, largely because of the holy spring of Zam Zam offering water to thirsty travellers in passing caravans. In 560 AD Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was born to one of the powerful tribes inhabiting the city. In 600 AD, Islam was revealed at the Jabal-e-Noor (Cave of Hira) to Muhammad (SAW). Consequently |
 | Al Safwah Royale Orchid Situated exactly opposite the King Abdul Aziz gate, Ka'aba and Haram views offered from this hotel a |  | Dar Al Tawhid Intercontinental Makkah This seven star hotel boasts breathtaking views of the Ka'aba from its upper floors. Its main entran |
 | Mercure Grand Umm Al Qurah Mecca Down the road from Masjid-al-Haraam, this five star hotel is situated in the thick of the commercial |  | Movenpick Hotel & Residence Hajar Tower Makkah. Gleaming views of the Ka'aba and the Masjid-al-Haram over the King Abdul Aziz Gate, the Movenpick To |
 | The Hilton Makkah This ominous v shaped hotel towers above the Masjid-al-Haram. Having a multitude of residency option |  | Mercure Hibatullah This is a three star hotel with quaint rooms and public wired internet in the lobby. Rooms come with |
 | Milano The best shoes that come from Italy. Bearing the name of the fashion capitol of Italy and arguably t |  | Gazzaz Selective range of the best accessories ranging from perfumes to hand bags and top of the l |
 | Al Abraj Al Bait Towers & Shopping Mall With the activities in Makkah being centred around the Haraam, all the markets are too. The Al Abraj |  | ProMod Trendy label for women. Yes, women dress conservatively in Saudi Arabia, but no one can peek under t |
 | Al Diyafah Souk Mall Departmental store type shopping which has a range of mid level brands on offer. It has a number of |  | ALDO This is a Chinese based ladies shoes, hand bags and accessories store. ABRAJ - AL BAIT |
 | Eid-Milad-un-Nabi Celebrating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad |  | Ramadan The holy month of Ramadan is when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. This is also a popular time for Mu |
 | Eid-ul-Fitr Celebrated after the month of Ramadan ends when the new moon of the next month is sighted. This is a |  | Eid-ul-Adha To commemorate the sacrifice of Abraham when he agreed to slaughter his son Ishmael when asked by Go |
 | Jinadriyah Celebrating the Arabic culture. Two weeks of sports like . The fact that it is inaugurated by the Cr |  | Hajj The Muslim pilgrimage to the house of God, Ka'aba. Muslims from all over the world gather in Mecca f |
 | Ridan Ridan provides platters of traditional Saudi food. You will find the local favourites of Mandi, Ferm |  | Iskander & Kabab Makkah receives a large number of Turks. Add this to the fact that the Turks ruled this part of the |
 | Al Naim Located in the Movenpick Hotel across from the Haram Court, Al Naim is an eclectically decorated ala |  | Al Rehab Restaurant Situated in the Dar Al Tawhid Intercontinental Hotel, this Middle Eastern themed restaurant gives th |
 | Burger King The famous American burger chain extends the same great taste that you are used to at home. |  | Al Baik With average meals costing between SAR 5 – 11 and lines stretching around the block, Al Baik is th |
