Al Shawqiyyah Travel Guide
Makkah
Visit Al Shawqiyyah
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.
Al-Rajhi Mosque
After visiting Al-Rajhi Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Makkah. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Safa and Marwah
You can find out about the history of Makkah when you stop by Safa and Marwah. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Gate to Makkah
Find out about the history of Makkah with a stop at Gate to Makkah. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Entry Ticket to the Holy Quran Museum in Makkah
A Spiritual Journey Through the Holy Sites of Makkah
From Jeddah & Makkah: Taif Full Day Tour with Lunch
Kiswah Factory Tour From Makkah (Mecca)
Makkah To Masjid Al Ju'ranah Private Tour
Makkah Mecca (Ziyarats Privat ) Tour Half Day Historical Sites.
Top hotels in Al Shawqiyyah
Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah
Hands down an amazing experience. I hada small issue over breakfast, but staff were quickly to resolve and you were able to enjoy the hotel services and have an amazing stay. great location away from clock tower, easy to walk to Al Haram and back and not having to push through huge numbers of people. ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
Very nice hotel
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Swissôtel Makkah
Excellent service and amazing staff
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
Very friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Address Jabal Omar Makkah
Lifts take 30 minutes to come. They should have it sorted , having just a sky masalla is not enough to run the hotel .
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Al Shawqiyyah
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.
Jabal Omar
If you're spending some time in Jabal Omar, Souk Al-Khalil and As-Haabee Exhibition are top sights worth seeing.
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.
