Mecca

Al Qasr

Features a wide variety cuisines: Arab, Indian, Moroccan, and Western.

Al-Haramain Museum

متحف الحرم شریف

This museum has a lot of historical artifacts from different eras.

Al-Rehab Restaurant

An Islamic-themed restaurant that offers a great view of Masjid Al-Haram.

1pm - 11 pm

Al-Safa and Al-Marwah

These were the two small hills now well transformed into long galleries which are well-constructed with marble floor and equipped with air-conditions. Muslim traditions held that Hagar, wife of Abraham, ran back and forth between these two hills in search of water of her son Ismail. It is believed that she first climbed the hill of Al-Safa and later Al-Marwah. Today Muslim perform ritual walking here called Sa'ee involves walking between the two hills seven times. Each trip requires approximately 300 m of walking and roughly 2.1 km in total.

Al-Tayebat Restaurant

A restaurant at the Intercontinental Dar Al Tawhid. Offers a great view of Masjid Al-Haram.

6am - 10am

Al-Zaher Palace Museum

The museum has an impressive collection of Islamic artifacts that all tell interesting tales of Mecca and its rich culture.

Cave Thawr

Ghaar-e-Thawr

This is the cave in which Prophet Muhammed hid in as he made departure to Yathrib (now Medina) from Mecca while being pursued by Quraish of Mecca who were planning to harm him. According to traditions, once Muhammad and his companion made entrance into the cave, the entrance was blocked by a spider which had cast a web to cover it and gave the impression to members of Quraish that no one has made entrance inside the cave since a long time thus saved life of Muhammad. Today, many pilgrims climb up the 1,405 m high mountain to see the cave.

Cave of Hira

Ghaar-e-Hira

The cave of Hira is an important site, since atop the mountain locally known as Jabal Al Noor is where Muslims believe Muhammed first had the Quran revealed to him from Allah through the angel Jebril. Pilgrims often climb the cave which stood at a height of 270 m to see the place where Muhammad is believed to have received the first revelation of the Quran.

Hill of Arafat

Jabal Rahma

70m (230 ft) high Hill of Arafat is a granite hill in the outskirts of Mecca is the site where Prophet Muhammad stood and delivered the Farewell Sermon to the Muslims during the last day of his life. During Hajj, pilgrims spend the whole day on and around this hill doing prayers.

Jannat al-Mu'alla

This is the cemetery in which companions and relatives of Prophet Muhammed are buried, including his first wife, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great great-grandfather.

Kaaba

At the center of the grand mosque is the Kaaba, which according to Muslim traditions was built by the Prophet Abraham and his son, the Prophet Ishmael. Covered in black cloth, it is circled seven times by Muslim pilgrims and it is toward the Kaaba that Muslims face in the direction while performing Islamic prayers (Salat). The Black Stone set intact into the Kaaba's eastern cornerstone wall by Muhammad himself is an Islamic relic which, according to Muslim tradition, dates back to the time of Adam and Eve. Many Muslim pilgrims while doing Tawaf try to kiss and touch the sacred stone; however, this usually requires a lot of effort because of crowding.

Masjid al-Haram

Sacred Mosque

The holiest site in Mecca and Islam is Grand Mosque. The massive mosque is the world's largest mosque and can accommodate up to 2 million people at once. The mosque has been continuously expanded and still going through major expansion and renovation. This mosque is the focal point of the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.

Mecca Gate

An arched gateway on the highway to Mecca. It marks the boundary of the area where only Muslims are permitted to enter.

Mina

Mina is a neighborhood of Mecca. It has the nick name of Tent City, as there are hundred of thousands of air-conditioned tents in the area, which act as temporary accommodations for pilgrims during Hajj time. The pedestrian-only Jamaraat Bridge, where the symbolic ritual of Stoning of the Devil is done, is located here.

The Kiswa Factory of the Holy Ka'aba

The only place in Saudi Arabia where Kiswa is traditionally made to mark the beginning of Hajj.

The Two Holy Mosques Architecture Exhibition

The museum aims to educate the Muslim community on the architectural designs of the two holy mosques.

Zamzam Cafe

A cafe at the Intercontinental Dar Al Tawhid. You can enjoy cold drinks, tea, coffee accompanied by lovely snacks on the side.

9AM–1AM

Al Sakkaf Palace

Built in 1927, this palace was the first seat of government for Ibn Saud, the founder of Saudi Arabia.

Al-Zaher Palace Museum

Historical museum that exhibits the history of Mecca and various archaeological collections.

Maqaam-e-Ibrahim

Next to Kaaba is a crystal dome called Maqaam-e-Ibrahim, which contains a rock that is believed to have an imprint of Abraham's foot. Traditions held that Abraham while constructing the high walls of Kaaba stood on the rock which miraculously rose up and let Abraham continue building.

Clock Tower Museum

Science museum located in the Abraj Al-Bait towers.

Faisalabad Restaurant

Pakistani restaurant.

Five Guys

A branch of the Five Guys fast food chain.

Gurkan Şef Steakhouse

One of the four branches of a Turkish steakhouse chain.

Holy Quran Museum

Hussainiya Park

King Abdullah Garden

Al Mashair

Relish Joy of Taste

Lebanese restaurant.

The Oasis

Serves a wide range of cuisines.

SAR 250 (average price for two people)