In the bustling heart of the Islamic world, a colossal structure redefines the skyline of the Holy City. The Abraj Al Bait, also known as the Makkah Royal Clock Tower, is not merely a hotel complex; it is a vertical city designed to accommodate the guests of God with unprecedented scale and luxury. Located directly across from the King Abdulaziz Gate of the Grand Mosque, just 500 meters from the Kaaba, this government-owned endowment (Waqf) stands as a testament to modern engineering fused with spiritual devotion.
Owned by the King Abdulaziz Endowment, the project was conceived to fund the operation and development of the Grand Mosque. The construction, executed by the Saudi Binladin Group in collaboration with Dar Al-Handasah, came with a staggering price tag of $15 billion, making it one of the most expensive buildings in history.