A hazy look at the Makkah Clock Tower, tallest & largest clock tower in the world (601 meters), under the Arabian sun.

The clock tower stands in the center of a high-rise complex called Abraj Al-Bait. Six smaller high-rises surround it at heights varying and accommodate both residential and hotel uses. True to its name, four colossal clock faces are mounted near the top of the tower. These clocks hold the record for both the largest and highest in the world. At night, the clock faces are illuminated by one million LED lights that transform the tower into a green and white beacon. Writing is inscribed above each clock, with the words “God is the Greatest” on the north and south sides, while the Koran adorns the east and west sides. The spire of the tower features a spherical observation center at its base. The spire is capped with a shining mosaic gold crescent that weighs 35 metric tons. A number of cultural amenities are present in the upper levels of the tower, including a center for lunar observation and a cosmology museum.

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2 restaurants, breakfast served, international cuisine

"Best place ever"

SAR 580 total

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26 Jul - 27 Jul

Lobby

"Walking distance to Haram and very clean and excellent service "

SAR 267 total

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1 Aug - 2 Aug

Lobby

"I like it for price and location "

Interior detail

"Good "

SAR 150 total

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26 Jul - 27 Jul

Exterior

"The hotel is close to the Haram, and staff are friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay again in future."

SAR 440 total

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23 Jul - 24 Jul

Reception

"Was just passing by but the place was clean and quiet."

SAR 135 total

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21 Jul - 22 Jul

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Very good hotel to stay"

Lobby sitting area

"Nice lobby and good hospitality but very cramp damp rooms and toilet had no proper supplies"

SAR 250 total

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21 Jul - 22 Jul

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Novotel Makkah Thakher City

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"Amazing breakfast and dinner with lots of variety which meant we didn’t have to eat fast food each night. Excellent service from all staff who went above and beyond during out stay. Only thing i would comment on is the cleanliness as you leave the hotel from the back side to Al Haram this could be improved, huge contrast from front of hotel which is immaculate and clean"

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