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.
Well of Zamzam
You can find out about the history of Makkah when you stop by Well of Zamzam. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Entry Ticket to the Holy Quran Museum in Makkah
Makkah Mecca (Ziyarats Privat ) Tour Half Day Historical Sites.
A Spiritual Journey Through the Holy Sites of Makkah
Makkah Ziarats and Hira Museum Private tour
Top hotels in Al Shawqiyyah
Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah
Expensive
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Address Jabal Omar Makkah
Everything was 10/10
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
Excellent facility, close to Al Haram with all envisioned amenities
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Zamzam Pullman Makkah
A really great location, right outside the Haram. Easy access to go to the mosque. Beautiful hotel and clean.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Swissôtel Makkah
Poor management
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
Great experience
Reviewed on 23 Apr 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.
Az Zahra
While there might not be top attractions in Az Zahra, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba.
Jabal Omar
If you're spending some time in Jabal Omar, Souk Al-Khalil and As-Haabee Exhibition are top sights worth seeing.
