These clocks hold the record for both the largest and highest in the world. True to its name, four colossal clock faces are mounted near the top of the tower. The clock tower stands in the center of the high-rise complex, where six smaller high-rises surround it at heights varying and accommodate both residential and hotel uses. It is the world’s largest mosque ever built and it is the Islam’s most sacred site. It is conveniently located adjacent to the Grand Mosque, which can accommodate up to two million worshipers over the course of the event. The central hotel building has the world’s largest clock face and is the third tallest building and fourth tallest freestanding structure in the world. These towers are a part of the King Abdulaziz Endowment Project that strives to modernize the city in catering to its pilgrims.
Also there is an extensive shopping collection including 450 stores within Abraj Albeit complex.Abraj Al Bait, which is also known as the Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel, is a mega tall building complex owned by the government, located in the heart of the holiest Islamic city, Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Another unmissable sight is “Jabal Al Nour” where prophet Mohamed (Peace be upon Him) received his first revelation from the archangel Gabriel in the cave of Hira. Whether here during Hajj or Umrah the Grand Mosque is the destination for Islamic pilgrims from over the world, similarly the Kaaba (House of god) is the key focus for all who travel to Makkah. Birthplace of Prophet Mohamed (Peace be upon him ), Makkah is an ancient Bedouin gathering place that today has become a diverse and vibrant city, with inhabitants from many Islamic cultures.
Makkah is one of the most magical places in all the world. Makkah the holiest city in Islam, approximately 73 Kilometers inland from Jeddah-Saudi Arabia port of entry to the red sea. This masterpiece offers the finest hospitality in Makkah, having 1315 elegantly appointed rooms and suites with extravagant amenities, two contemporary dining options and five-star-deluxe services filled with spirituality while enjoying direct views over the holy Kaaba.
Pullman ZamZam Makkah stands as a distinctive landmark in Makkah, located in the spectacular new Abraj Al Bait complex, directly adjoining Masjid Al Haram and the holy Kaaba in the very heart of Makkah facing King Abdulaziz gate.
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