Al Maabda Travel Guide
Makkah

Popular places to visit

Kaaba
Find out about the history of Kaaba, one of the top monuments in Makkah. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Great Mosque of Makkah
You can learn more about the history of Makkah during your trip to a top site such as Great Mosque of Makkah. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

The Clock Towers
After visiting The Clock Towers, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Makkah. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Al-Rajhi Mosque
After visiting Al-Rajhi Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Makkah. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Safa and Marwah
You can find out about the history of Makkah when you stop by Safa and Marwah. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Well of Zamzam
You can find out about the history of Makkah when you stop by Well of Zamzam. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Al Maabda

ibis Styles Makkah
Nice stay overall. The hotel was clean and in a convenient location, Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable, though a bit small. The shuttle service was clean and always on time. Good value for the price—I’d consider staying here again.”
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Mahd Al Resala 1 Hotel
I stayed 9 nights here...the location is decent as it's around 10-15 minutes in the car. However, this hotel is plagued with problems. PS. One of the staff members (housekeeping) insisted on leaving a review for the hotel so here goes... Staff and Hotel: - Limited English spoken by receptionist and ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Tara Al Rawdah Hotel
Best hotel ever , clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah
Perfect location and really excellent in every respect. Would absolutely stay again and would highly recommend
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
Beautiful hotel, very clean, modern rooms. The VIP elevators alone make this an amazing place to stay. The Gold members / VIP members have their own elevators that take them straight to ground floor or back to their room without the hassle of going to lobby and multiple elevators. We skipped the ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
Everything was more than perfect
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Al Maabda

Al Jummayzah
Al Jummayzah might not have many top sights, but Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

As Sulaymaniyah
As Sulaymaniyah might not have many top sights, but Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Al Haram
While there might not be top attractions in Al Haram, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba.

Al Aziziyah
The mountain views and coffee shops are a few reasons travellers visit Al Aziziyah. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Al Jamarat and Kaaba, a few notable attractions nearby.

Ajyad
Shopping and restaurants are some things travellers note about Ajyad. Check out Kaaba or Great Mosque of Makkah while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Makkah City Center
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Makkah City Center. You might want to make time for a stop at Great Mosque of Makkah or Kaaba.
