Saudi unveils mega ‘King Salman Gate’ project in Makkah

Crown Prince says new 12-million-square-metre complex near the Grand Mosque to host 900,000 worshippers and create 300,000 jobs under Vision 2030.

By Abdullahi Yusuf

Saudi Arabia has launched an ambitious new urban development, the King Salman Gate project, set to transform the landscape surrounding the Grand Mosque in Makkah into a global model of sustainable city planning.

Announced by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, the project is envisioned as a mixed-use destination combining residential, cultural, and service facilities across 12 million square meters of built-up space.

Strategically located adjacent to the Grand Mosque, the complex will feature prayer areas capable of accommodating 900,000 worshippers, while seamlessly connecting to Makkah’s expanding public transport network to ease access for pilgrims.

Officials say the project aligns with the Pilgrim Experience Program under Saudi Vision 2030, aimed at enhancing visitors’ spiritual and cultural experiences during Hajj and Umrah. It will also rehabilitate 19,000 square meters of heritage zones, blending Makkah’s historic architectural identity with modern infrastructure.

Beyond its religious and cultural focus, the initiative is expected to contribute to economic diversification, generating more than 300,000 jobs by 2036, according to Saudi authorities.

The development will be led by Rou’a Al-Haram Al-Makki Company, a Public Investment Fund (PIF)subsidiary tasked with advancing sustainable urban growth and setting new standards in real estate innovation around the Grand Mosque.

Officials described the project as a “transformative leap” toward making Makkah not only a spiritual destination but also a model for sustainable and inclusive urban development.

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