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Is the Makkah Defence Agreement growing?

Is the Makkah Defence Agreement growing?

Dhaka and Cairo are touted as the latest players considering the pact.

29 August 2026

Makkah just announced a major real estate project

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Makkah just announced a major real estate project

A breakdown of where foreigners can buy in Makkah

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A breakdown of where foreigners can buy in Makkah

How much are you willing to pay for a hotel in Makkah?

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How much are you willing to pay for a hotel in Makkah?

The new Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

Diplomacy

The new Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

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Where you can buy, the map, and starting prices.

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The missing middle - the opportunity in Makkah's hospitality sector
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The missing middle - the opportunity in Makkah's hospitality sector

The gap in Makkah's hospitality industry that nobody is talking about.

The 3 projects to keep an eye on in Madinah
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The 3 projects to keep an eye on in Madinah

The foreign ownership zones are out, and the choice in Madinah is narrower than you would expect.

City Life

Living

New Restaurants Coming to Makkah in 2026

Food & Drink

New Restaurants Coming to Makkah in 2026

Makkah's 10 best food spots

Food & Drink

Makkah's 10 best food spots

Top 5 Eats in Makkah

Food & Drink

Top 5 Eats in Makkah

Race to Makkah - Golf x Umrah?
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Race to Makkah - Golf x Umrah?

The Muslim Golf Association has launched a global tournament that ends with Umrah.

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Makkah vs Madinah: what's cheaper?

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Makkah vs Madinah: what's cheaper?

Hotel prices tracked month by month, year round.

Do you actually own the property in Makkah?

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Do you actually own the property in Makkah?

Freehold or leasehold?

Makkah's major real estate projects in the market today

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Makkah's major real estate projects in the market today

Plenty is breaking ground in Makkah.

How you can buy property in Makkah

Real Estate

How you can buy property in Makkah

The foreign ownership policy is now live and finally actionable.

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5 New Hotels Coming to Makkah
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5 New Hotels Coming to Makkah

We check out the latest hotels in the pipeline across Makkah, from standalone towers to mega-projects

5 Historical Places You Need to Visit in Makkah
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5 Historical Places You Need to Visit in Makkah

If you love history, Makkah has more to offer than most visitors ever see

Top 10 Hotels Near the Haram
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Top 10 Hotels Near the Haram

The closest, highest-rated stays within walking distance — ranked by proximity.

What's the cheapest month for Umrah?

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What's the cheapest month for Umrah?

Makkah Hotels by Loyalty Program

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Makkah Hotels by Loyalty Program

Travelling With Children

Families

5 Things Families Visiting Makkah Need to Know
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5 Things Families Visiting Makkah Need to Know

Practical tips that make Umrah with kids significantly easier — from play centres to pram storage

Top 6 Family-Friendly Hotels in Makkah
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Top 6 Family-Friendly Hotels in Makkah

The hotels with kids' clubs, play centres, and family perks that actually make Umrah with children easier

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