Makkah is defined by a unique cluster of skyscrapers surrounding the Grand Mosque, built to serve the growing numbers of pilgrims. Chief among them is the Abraj Al Bait complex, crowned by the Makkah Royal Clock Tower — one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.
This guide ranks Makkah's towers by height, from the towering clock tower to the modern Jabal Omar towers.
Makkah's towers by height
| # | Tower | Height | Completed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makkah Royal Clock Tower | 601 m | 2012 | Completed |
| 2 | Abraj Al Bait ZamZam Tower | 279 m | 2012 | Completed |
| 3 | Abraj Al Bait Hajar Tower | 276 m | 2012 | Completed |
| 4 | Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah North Tower | 179 m | 2023 | Completed |
| 5 | Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah South Tower | 179 m | 2023 | Completed |
The Makkah Royal Clock Tower: the Kingdom's tallest completed building
The Makkah Royal Clock Tower leads the city at 601 metres — the tallest completed building in Saudi Arabia, finished in 2012. Its crown carries the largest clock face in the world, visible far across the area around the Grand Mosque.
It anchors the Abraj Al Bait complex, which also includes the ZamZam and Hajar towers, and overlooks the Grand Mosque directly.
The Jabal Omar towers
Alongside the Abraj Al Bait complex, the Jabal Omar development adds modern hotel towers near the Grand Mosque — including the Jumeirah Jabal Omar North and South towers, completed in 2023 — expanding guest capacity around the sanctuary.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tallest tower in Makkah?
The tallest tower in Makkah is the Makkah Royal Clock Tower at 601 metres, which is also the tallest completed building in Saudi Arabia.
What is Abraj Al Bait?
Abraj Al Bait is a large tower complex overlooking the Grand Mosque in Makkah, centred on the Makkah Royal Clock Tower and including hotel towers such as the ZamZam and Hajar towers.