Al Shawqiyyah Travel Guide
Makkah
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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.
King Fahad Gate
Learn about the local history of Makkah with a stop at King Fahad Gate. 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.
Makkah Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Makkah Mall during your stay in Makkah. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Al Shawqiyyah

Swissôtel Makkah
The room is comfortable, and the hotel is connected to the mall. It’s very convenient. Surprisingly, the breakfast is amazingly good.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Address Jabal Omar Makkah
The Sky Musalla and the shuttle service was excellent. The housekeeping could have been better.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
Overall really good hotel
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Novotel Makkah Thakher City
It was wonderful
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
Great staff
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel
Clean room. Great service, especially from AbdAllah. Will definitely reccommend
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Al Shawqiyyah

At Taqwa
While At Taqwa isn't home to many top sights, Souk Al-Khalil and King Fahad Gate are some notable places to visit nearby.

Al Misfalah
Though Al Misfalah may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kaaba and Great Mosque of Makkah.

Jarham
While visiting Jarham, you might make a stop by sights like Souk Al-Khalil and As-Haabee Exhibition.

Al Shubaikah
If you're spending some time in Al Shubaikah, Souk Al-Khalil and As-Haabee Exhibition are top sights worth seeing.

Al Hajlah
While Al Hajlah may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kaaba and Great Mosque of Makkah.

At Taysir
At Taysir might not have many top sights, but Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Al Shawqiyyah Travel Guide
- Great Mosque of Makkah
- The Clock Towers
- King Fahad Gate
- Well of Zamzam
- Makkah Mall
- Souk Al-Khalil
- Gate to Makkah
- Al-Rajhi Mosque
- Faqih Mosque
- Safa and Marwah
- Masjid Al-Taneem
- Cave of Hira
- Jabal al-Nour
- Umm Al-Qura University
- Al Malaa Cemetery
- Mount Arafat
- King Abdullah Medical City
- Al Hijaz Mall
- Al Diyafa Mall
- As-Haabee Exhibition
