Crown Prince launches ‘King Salman Gate’ in Makkah

The project marks a major milestone in the development of Makkah and its central area

Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of Rua Al Haram Al Makki Co. Mohammed bin Salman announced the launch of King Salman Gate, a transformative multi-use development in the holy city of Makkah.

Spanning up to 12 million square meters (sqm) of gross floor area adjacent to the holy Grand Mosque, the project marks a major milestone in the development of Makkah and its central area, establishing it as a global benchmark in modern city planning, SPA reported.

King Salman Gate’s urban development and infrastructure transformation will contribute to enhancing access to the Grand Mosque, elevating service quality, and enriching every visitor’s journey, in alignment with the goals of the Pilgrim Experience Program.

Strategically located next to the Grand Mosque, the integrated mixed-use destination will prioritize further elevating the levels of currently provided services, while offering residential, hospitality, commercial and cultural experiences with capacity for around 900,000 indoor and outdoor praying spaces.

With its seamless connection to public transportation networks, King Salman Gate will ensure easy access and comfort, and will pay homage to Makkah’s identity, blending its rich architectural heritage with world-class modern living to create a unique experience.

The project will also see the revamp of approximately 19,000 sqm of heritage sites, preserving Makkah’s cultural and historical legacy to enrich every visitor’s journey. The project will contribute to Saudi Vision 2030’s goals of economic transformation through generating more than 300,000 jobs by 2036.

King Salman Gate is being developed by Rua Al Haram Al Makki, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company that aims to support the fund’s strategy by advancing urban development around the Grand Mosque to position Makkah as a global benchmark for real estate development.

The company is committed to sustainable resource management through innovative solutions and global best practices in real estate development that create a positive impact on residents, pilgrims and visitors while preserving Makkah’s cultural landscape.