Makkah Archives - What's On Saudi Arabia https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/tag/makkah/ Things to do in Riyadh, Jeddah and Saudi Arabia. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:58:57 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-wo-fevicon-32x32.jpg Makkah Archives - What's On Saudi Arabia https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/tag/makkah/ 32 32 These are the new Makkah entry rules to know about https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2026/04/these-are-the-new-makkah-entry-rules-to-know-about/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:58:57 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=38642 Plus visa updates ahead of Hajj season Hajj season will begin at the end of May, and preparations are already well underway with the Saudi authorities announcing new Makkah entry rules for this period. The rules apply to visas, Umrah permits, and general entry into the Holy City. Expected to take place approximately between May […]

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]]> You cannot enter the holy sites without a Nusuk ID Card https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2026/04/nusuk-id-card/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:32:12 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=38589 The rule only applies once the Hajj season begins If you’re planning on performing Hajj this year, you should know that this Hajj season, the rules are set to be different. Once the season begins, you can no longer enter the holy sites without a Nusuk ID Card. Mandated by the Ministry of Hajj and […]

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]]> 8 cities in Saudi Arabia named in IMD Smart City Index 2026 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2026/04/cities-in-saudi-arabia-imd-smart-city-index-2026/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:59:05 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=38467 The latest global rankings highlight how cities across Saudi Arabia are becoming smarter, more connected and easier to live in Cities across Saudi Arabia are evolving in ways that are subtly reshaping how people live, move and connect. From improved services to enhanced infrastructure, eight cities across the Kingdom have ranked in the IMD Smart […]

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]]> Umrah season 2026: Take note of these key dates https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2026/03/key-dates-for-the-current-umrah-season-2026/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:15:11 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=38055 And the last date for Umrah pilgrims to enter the country has been revealed After a successful peak Umrah season this Ramadan, Saudi Arabia has just revealed key dates for the current Umrah season 2026. These were announced during the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s 17th periodic meeting with Saudi Umrah companies, held this past […]

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]]> HRH Crown Prince announces King Salman Gate in Makkah https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2025/10/king-salman-gate-in-makkah/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:13:23 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=34941 The new project aims to enhance access to AlMasjid AlHaram HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of RUA Al Haram Al Makki Company, has just announced the launch of King Salman Gate in Makkah to help pilgrims access Masjid al-Haram. Taking over […]

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]]> Saudi Arabia announces that all visa holders can now perform Umrah https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2025/10/umrah-on-all-visas-saudi-arabia/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:42:22 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=34679 The news was just announced If you’re a Muslim travelling to Saudi Arabia, you’ll be happy to know that the country has confirmed that holders of any and all kinds of visas will now be able to travel to Makkah to perform the holy pilgrimage. This is what we know about Saudi Arabia announcing that […]

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]]> Makkah is getting an all-new lifestyle and entertainment destination https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2025/07/ak-huda-park-makkah/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:53:11 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=32937 It’s the city’s most anticipated lifestyle and retail destination Makkah is about to welcome its most incredible lifestyle destination, and we cannot wait to see what it brings to the city. Welcome to Al Huda Park Makkah. Strategically located on the fourth Ring Road, just minutes from Makkah’s most densely populated neighbourhoods and iconic landmarks, […]

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]]> Hajj 2024: your complete guide https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2024/05/hajj-2024/ Wed, 29 May 2024 11:01:33 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=23462 Everything you need to know… The next few weeks are some of the most important ones in the Kingdom and Islam. We’re currently gearing up for Hajj 2024 followed by Eid Al-Adha too, so it’s safe to say the country will be busy. If you’re not exactly sure what Hajj season entails, here’s everything to […]

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]]> Saudi Arabia welcomes two MGallery Collection properties https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2024/04/saudi-arabia-mgallery-collection-properties/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:49:52 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=22706 It will include a 276-key hotel and a 214-key residence in Makkah, and a 60-villa resort in Riyadh… Saudi Arabia is a hit with new hotel openings, and Accor has been jumping in on the action, with the launch of what looks to be their most swanky urban resorts yet. Enter the MGallery Hotel Collection, […]

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]]> ROSHN’s new integrated community to include a mall and more https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2024/04/roshns-new-integrated-community/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:04:56 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=22092 The community will open its doors in Makkah… ROSHN, a giga-project under the Public Investment Fund, just launched a fifth integrated mixed-use community and its first venture in Makkah. The first phase of the new community, AlManar will provide 4,149 residential units that will house over 17,000 people on a footprint of 2.5 million square […]

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