Although previously more expensive due to material costs and bans, Reuters reports that construction costs in Saudi Arabia in recent years have fallen between 10 and 15% per sqm.Ībraj Al Bait contains one of the best shopping malls in Makkah. It took 10 years to build, according to Skyscraper Centre, with construction started in 2002, and finalized in 2012. Commissioned by Saudi Binladin Group it consists of seven towers, according to Construction Week Online. The upper clock tower was designed by German firm SL Rasch.
With 601m in height, 1,500,000 sqm in floor area, and a 100,000-person capacity, it is the world’s tallest hotel, designed by Lebanese architecture group Dar Al-Handasah. Its construction cost is about $15bn, according to Express. Since all restaurants in Makkah are Muslim-friendly and serve only Halal cuisine, visitors can choose to dine at any of the food outlets in the mall food court or in the numerous restaurants located nearby.Located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Abraj Al Bait Towers, also known as the Mecca Royal Hotel Clock Tower, is the most expensive building in the world. Muslim visitors will find numerous restaurants and fast food outlets in the mall food court. The prayer room in the complex can accommodate up to 10000 people at one time. The complex also offers ablution facilities for the convenience of visitors and staff. They can also visit the Masjid Al Haram which is situated nearby, for prayers. The Abraj Al Bait Complex houses a large prayer room as mentioned above therefore visitors can offer their prayers here if necessary. Recommended Visit DurationĪdults, senior visitors, young adults, families, children Opening hours of the stores in the mall and the food outlets in the food court tend to vary.
Visitors can take elevators to the observation balcony below the clock faces. The complex also houses an observation deck at the base of the clock. The mall houses over 4000 stores which feature a range of international brands, and its food court has many food outlets serving an array of cuisine such as Italian, Indian, fast food and more. Situated next to the Masjid Al Haram, the Abraj Al Bait Shopping Mall is visited by almost every pilgrim when in Makkah as it is a fantastic place to get some shopping done and to get a bite to eat. Currently the fourth tallest structure in the world, Abraj Al Bait is also the record holder for the tallest clock tower and the world’s largest clock face. The Abraj Al Bait Towers, also known as the Makkah Royal Hotel Clock Tower, is a popular building complex in Makkah that is visited by many and is home to a five star hotel, a 5-storey shopping mall, an Islamic Museum, the Lunar Observation Center and a large prayer room.
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