Al Shamiya Development

A monumental redevelopment anchoring the Grand Mosque’s northern edge

Al Shamiya project transformed the area north of the Grand Mosque, integrating residential, commercial, and public spaces while supporting the expansion of the mosque’s piazzas, this high-profile project redefined the urban landscape of Mecca and enhanced access and services for pilgrims and residents alike.

MIXED USE | HOSPITALITY | RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL | MASTER PLANNING

Location: Mecca - Saudi Arabia

Site Area: 1.3 million m²

Built-up Area: 1.6 million m²

Estimated Development Cost: $8.6 billion

Project Time Frame: 2003 - 2007

Al Shamiya project transformed the area north of the Grand Mosque, integrating residential, commercial, and public spaces while supporting the expansion of the mosque’s piazzas, this high-profile project redefined the urban landscape of Mecca and enhanced access and services for pilgrims and residents alike.
Al Shamiya project transformed the area north of the Grand Mosque, integrating residential, commercial, and public spaces while supporting the expansion of the mosque’s piazzas, this high-profile project redefined the urban landscape of Mecca and enhanced access and services for pilgrims and residents alike.

The Al Shamiya project is one of the largest mixed-use developments in Saudi Arabia.

Expanding Mecca's sacred heart into a modern, integrated district

Al Shamiya development transformed the area north of the Grand Mosque, integrating residential, commercial, and public spaces while supporting the expansion of the mosque’s piazzas.

Al Shamiya project transformed the area north of the Grand Mosque, integrating residential, commercial, and public spaces while supporting the expansion of the mosque’s piazzas, this high-profile project redefined the urban landscape of Mecca and enhanced access and services for pilgrims and residents alike.
Al Shamiya project transformed the area north of the Grand Mosque, integrating residential, commercial, and public spaces while supporting the expansion of the mosque’s piazzas, this high-profile project redefined the urban landscape of Mecca and enhanced access and services for pilgrims and residents alike.

Client Al Shamiya Development

Consultants Millennium Development, Dar Al Omran (Rasem Badran)

Service-oriented development

This high-profile project redefined the urban landscape of Mecca and enhanced access and services for pilgrims and residents alike.

Al Shamiya project transformed the area north of the Grand Mosque, integrating residential, commercial, and public spaces while supporting the expansion of the mosque’s piazzas, this high-profile project redefined the urban landscape of Mecca and enhanced access and services for pilgrims and residents alike.

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