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.
Souk Al-Khalil
You can enjoy retail therapy at Souk Al-Khalil during your stay in Makkah. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.
Top hotels in Al Shawqiyyah
Swissôtel Makkah
Perfect Kaaba veiw
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Address Jabal Omar Makkah
Its perfect hotel Reception.... excellent Room .....excellent spacious and clean Room services ... excellent Elevators .. more than enough The only disadvantage is ....the buffet spcialy for dinner i stayed 4 night they repeated the same menu same item for 3 consecutive night ....!!!! The desert ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
Value for money: In the same amount we paid, should have given us the haram view room
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
Spotless room and courteous staff indeed.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel
This property is a bit older, but it’s clean and well-maintained. Most of the popular restaurants are on the other side of the Clock Tower, but still within a comfortable 15–20 minute walk. The staff are amazing — very friendly and welcoming. The price is reasonable for the location, which makes ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hotel Pullman ZamZam Makkah
Good
Reviewed on 11 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 Hindawiyah
While Al Hindawiyah isn't home to many top sights, Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba 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.
Al Shawqiyyah Travel Guide
- Kaaba
- The Clock Towers
- King Fahad Gate
- Makkah Mall
- Souk Al-Khalil
- Gate to Makkah
- Faqih Mosque
- Umm Al-Qura University
- Cave of Hira
- Jabal al-Nour
- Masjid Al-Jinn
- Al Malaa Cemetery
- The Kiswa Factory of the Holy Kaaba
- Mount Arafat
- King Abdullah Medical City
- Alkhalil Courtyard
- Al Diyafa Mall
- As-Haabee Exhibition
- Jabal Thawr
- Exhibition Of The Two Holy Mosques Architecture
- Al-Salam Gate
- Maqam Ibrahim
- Sheikh Abdul Aziz Ibn Baz Mosque
- Black Stone
