Construction is estimated to cost $1.6 billion US dollars and will be done by the Saudi Binladen Group. The name of the building means "The House" and is a reference to the holy Ka'aba within the mosque across the street, which is the Islamic house of Allah.Aside from the 5-star hotel itself, there are also apartments, a convention center, an intermodal transit station, and a 4-story shopping mall which features themed areas resembling traditional markets in different parts of the Arab world.The hotel boasts direct views into the courtyard of the mosque itself. How much did it cost to build the Abraj Al Bait Towers 15 billion FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP, Getty ImagesThe Abraj al-Bait Towers, also known as the Mecca Royal Hotel Clock Tower in Mecca, Saudi Arabia is the most expensive building in the world, costing 15 billion to construct. This complex directly across from the main gate of Makkah's mosque features as its centerpiece a hotel geared towards the profitable Muslim pilgrimage business.This has led to a booming hotel industry in the city. With the industrialization and growth of the Muslim population, more and more Muslims are able to afford to conduct the Hajj, the pilgrimage to the mosque at Makkah.4 story parking for 780 cars and 10 busses. The towers have a combined floor area of 1,500,000 m² and a site area of 34,794 m².The building will house a total population of 65,000.Architect: Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners) - Find popular and cheap hotels near Abraj Al-Bait Towers in Makkah with real.
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