New Tower Similar To The Clock Tower To Be Built Near Masjid al-Haram
Key Takeaways
- Official announcement with details expected shortly
- New tower to match Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower scale
- Part of King Salman Gateway Project development
MECCA — Saudi Arabia will construct a new towering skyscraper matching the scale of Makkah’s iconic Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower as part of the King Salman Gateway Project, according to newly revealed architectural designs.
The massive structure will rise adjacent to Masjid al-Haram, creating another landmark in the holy city’s rapidly evolving skyline.
The project designs show the tower positioned within the comprehensive 12 million square meter development, with height specifications intended to rival the existing 601-meter Clock Tower that currently dominates Mecca’s architecture.
The new skyscraper will form a central component of the Gateway Project’s mixed-use facilities, though specific functions remain undisclosed pending official announcement.
Sources familiar with the project confirm the development will integrate religious, residential, and commercial spaces while maintaining architectural harmony with the holy site’s surroundings.
The tower likely will incorporate prayer areas, hotel accommodations, and observation decks with direct views of the Grand Mosque and Kaaba.
The announcement continues Saudi Arabia’s strategy of vertical expansion around Islam’s holiest site, enhancing capacity for the millions of pilgrims visiting annually.
The Gateway Project represents the latest initiative under King Salman’s urban development programs that have transformed Mecca’s infrastructure throughout the past decade.
Authorities promise complete project details will emerge in coming days, including construction timelines, architectural specifications, and operational features.
