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Al Awali - Mecca, Saudi Arabia
dic. 19 — dic. 202
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Al Awali. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on diciembre 12, 2024.
Cheapest day:Saturday
Most expensive day:Friday
$55 - $251
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

About Al Awali

Sprawling on the southeastern outskirts of Mecca, Al Awali is a large district packed with residential housing, restaurants and retail stores. It’s dotted with leafy parks and ornate mosques and on the doorstep of the Islamic holy mountain of Jabal Arafat.

Things to do in Al Awali

Stroll through the bustling streets of Ash Shishah, which is clustered with eateries, stores and recreational facilities. You can grab a bite to eat at Joha Yiros, feast on Chinese cuisine at Baytoti Alawali or enjoy the sweet treats at the House of Donuts. On the southern edge of Ash Shishah is the Wembley Stadium soccer field where local teams play and there’s a children’s playground.

Need a retail fix? Head to the Awali Mecca shopping mall where you’ll find fashion, homewares and electronic stores. Alternatively, you can stroll through the female campus of Umm Al Qura University located nearby. It was originally established in 1949 with a focus on Islamic law and Arabic language studies but now offers degrees in everything from education and architecture to business management and marketing.

Al Awali makes an ideal base for visiting Mount Arafat, a 70-metre-high hill that is the believed place where Prophet Muhammad delivered his Farewell Sermon to those who joined him on the Hajj. It’s a particularly popular destination during the annual Hajj pilgrimage when it is visited on the Day of ‘Arafah by devotees asking for their sins to be forgiven.

Getting around Al Awali

Al Awali is a 20-minute drive from the centre of Mecca and just over an hour from Jeddah. King Abdulaziz International Airport is 1.5 hours away. Having your own vehicle is the most convenient way of getting to and around Al Awali. Taxis are also readily available.

Facts about staying in Al Awali, Mecca

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  • What are the best hotels in Al Awali?

    Al Awali is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is شاليهات الكوخ السويسري وأكوابارك, which has a current rating of 8.1.

  • What is a good hotel near Sacred Mosque?

    Reviews of Makkah Clock Royal Tower A Fairmont Hotel recommend it as a good place to stay near Sacred Mosque, scoring 8.2/10 from 2,584 ratings.

  • What is a good hotel in Al Awali near Kaaba?

    Makkah Clock Royal Tower A Fairmont Hotel is the hotel close to Kaaba that is most recommended by HotelsCombined users, with 2,584 reviews rating it at 8.2/10.

  • Is there a good hotel near Abraj Al-Bait Towers?

    A good hotel near Abraj Al-Bait Towers is Makkah Clock Royal Tower A Fairmont Hotel, which has been rated 8.2/10 by 2,584 HotelsCombined user reviews.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Al Awali?

    The most popular landmark in Al Awali is Sacred Mosque located in Mecca, followed by Kaaba and Abraj Al-Bait Towers, located in Mecca and Mecca, respectively. Depending on where and how long you plan on staying in Al Awali, you may be able to visit at least one of these cities.

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