The Abraj Al-Bait, also known as The Clock Towers Complex is a complex of seven skyscraper hotels in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. These towers gain their importance from their unique location as they are located a few meters away from Al Masjid al-Haram and loom over it. It is hard to ignore Abraj Al Bait Towers if you are in the vicinity as they seem to be touching the sky and are visible from afar.
Central Hotel Tower
The tallest tower in the complex, Makkah Royal Clock Tower, is the tallest skyscraper in Saudi Arabia and is also the 5th tallest freestanding structure in the world. The Makkah tower also has the world’s largest clock face. Sitting in the Haram, one can always look up and view the clock facing him. Many of these pilgrims choose to stay at the Clock Tower hotels, which provide stunning views of Al Masjid al-Haram with all the worshippers circumambulating the Kaaba.
Facilities in the Complex buildings
The complex consists of hotels, restaurants, museums, residential apartments, shopping centers, and a prayer area that can accommodate thousands of worshippers. There is a five-story shopping mall called the Abraj Al Bait Mall located in the complex along with a parking garage that can hold over a thousand vehicles. The luxury hotels provide five star services and are especially popular among the pilgrims coming over to perform hajj and ummrah every year. Pilgrims can get souvenirs from the gift shops that are located at various points. A private and public viewing deck is also available for visitors to have exclusive views of the holy city. Pilgrims should experience the complex at least once, even if it is just for a cup of coffee.
The Seven Hotels contained in the Abraj Al Bait, Clock Towers complex are:
Many of these luxury five star hotels in the Abraj Al Bait complex offer panoramic views over Al Masjid Al Haram and won awards from the Welcome Saudi Hotel Awards.
