^^ see the difference between the picture and the one before, what bars are missing?

Finally got a camera, now all i need is a car?

Thanks :hilarious

^^ see the difference between the picture and the one before, what bars are missing?

I'm pretty bad at comparing and I don't see anything different.

I'm pretty bad at comparing and I don't see anything different.

:lol:

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Oh, well I TOTALLY missed that :D
I guess there was some sort of fault with them and they're making new bars

... happens.

-edit- Looks like the moderating staff has not locked the tags section, there's crap added again.

... happens.

-edit- Looks like the moderating staff has not locked the tags section, there's crap added again.

hmm, looks like no moderator for supertalls section is online. i will message someone.

Al Bait Towers
timelapse 2 - January 17, 2011

-hRenM-eh-w


A view from the top of Makkah Clock Tower
January 16, 2011

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Al Bait Towers
timelapse 2 - January 17, 2011

-hRenM-eh-w


A view from the top of Makkah Clock Tower
January 16, 2011

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All I can say is
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Time lapse in Makkah
December 13, 2010

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At which height is the observation deck in the spire located?

Will this be the second tallest building on earth?

no , shanghia tower will be then tokyo sky tower ,so i think may be 4th tallest .

^^

is it only for muslims or can anybody have a bed in there? and when are they going to build a clock on the moon so i can see the time from everywhere?

^^

is it only for muslims or can anybody have a bed in there? and when are they going to build a clock on the moon so i can see the time from everywhere?

Non muslims are not allowed to enter Mecca under Saudi law.

just fake some good papers ;)

no , shanghia tower will be then tokyo sky tower ,so i think may be 4th tallest .

When it is completed, it will be the 2nd, after Burj Khalifa. It will be 5th after Burj Khalifa, India Tower, PingAn, and Shanghai Tower once they are all completed.

ahi nomas

Why is it that the thread title says "Endowment" btw?

Is the building donated by the mighty Abdullah himself or what? :?

I know this isn't the place to ask, but it always puzzled me how they keep non-Muslims away? Is there some kind of certificate that exists?

I've been trolling this thread for quite some time, and the speed of the construction seems unreal! That observation deck will be the highest in the world won't it?

Why is it that the thread title says "Endowment" btw?

Is the building donated by the mighty Abdullah himself or what? :?

it is called Endowment because all the money from it will go to the two holy mosques in Makkah and Madinah.

I know this isn't the place to ask, but it always puzzled me how they keep non-Muslims away? Is there some kind of certificate that exists?

I've been trolling this thread for quite some time, and the speed of the construction seems unreal! That observation deck will be the highest in the world won't it?

a certificate that confirms that you are muslim will suffice. but they don't check everyone, just randomly.

and yes, that observation deck will be highest.

i always thought there was like an ancient wall around the city and like toll booths to get into the city and check for non muslims, sorry for slightly off topic. and also can the top of this be seen from outside of the muslim only area? and one last thing, is there going to be an observation deck inside the spire area, above the clock

There are hills around Mecca, you could probably find one in the free-for-all area and see this building with binoculars, if you were so inclined.

Will this be the second tallest building on earth?

Maybe not the tallest building but it could be the biggest facility in the world !!!!!

i always thought there was like an ancient wall around the city and like toll booths to get into the city and check for non muslims, sorry for slightly off topic. and also can the top of this be seen from outside of the muslim only area? and one last thing, is there going to be an observation deck inside the spire area, above the clock

yes, it can be easily seen from outside the prohibited area, but you need a binocular to see any detail. and climbing a hill will show more of it.

and yes, there will be an observation deck above the clock and just below the crescent.

Maybe not the tallest building but it could be the biggest facility in the world !!!!!

second after Dubai airport terminal after the new phase of it finished.

a certificate that confirms that you are muslim will suffice. but they don't check everyone, just randomly.

and yes, that observation deck will be highest.

No, it won't hold even this record (at least not for long). The Shanghai Tower will have the highest obs deck.

Kistch design

It would be great if you guys could just ignore the tags. We'll take care of that whenever we see them, no need to make a scene here. Also, keep it building related. Stop talking about the islam religion, that would stop attracting trolls etc. as well.

^^ Thanks for your hard work!

I heart Abraj Al-Bait =D

January 18

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January 18

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looks so unreal wow

Beautiful view! :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5130/5310328359_2e1a2f0cec_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47124075@N02/5310328359/)
ABRAJ AL BAIT-makkah (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47124075@N02/5310328359/) par Youssef_Ahmed (http://www.flickr.com/people/47124075@N02/), sur Flickr

looks great,

Do you want to see a bar ?

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Have a close look of a bar!...see bottom left

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al haram (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58192558@N07/5348940730/) par inthedil (http://www.flickr.com/people/58192558@N07/), sur Flickr

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haha have seen it before, you posted it somewhere else already i think x)

Thanks to the_shark1401 :)

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A couple new articles on this project. Please don't shoot the messenger - I'm simply sharing the articles.

Yale Daily News - Neglecting the past we’ve built (http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/2011/jan/21/kemper-neglecting-the-past-weve-built/)
Here is an excerpt:
But first, what constitutes ugly? I would point to another building in the works: the Royal Mecca Clock Tower. Destined to rank among the world’s tallest buildings and standing in plain sight of worshippers in the Grand Mosque, its aesthetic failings are so egregious as to be almost criminal.

It is morally ugly: slated to be filled with high-end retail, high-priced hotel rooms, and higher priced condos, it mocks the piety of the worshippers below.

It is ugly in that which it replaces. A wall of soulless glass and steel will blot out mountain vistas.

But most of all, it is contextually ugly.

Illume Magazine - Luxury Architecture in Mecca: Has Hajj Lost Its Egalitarian Spirit? (http://www.illumemag.com/zine/articleDetail.php?Luxury-Architecture-in-Mecca-Has-Hajj-Lost-Its-Egalitarian-Spirit-13422)
by Arwa Aburawa, a Muslim
Here is an excerpt:
Now nearing completion, the ‘Royal Mecca Clock Tower’ which is one of the tallest buildings in the world and resembles London’s Big Ben, appears to have delivered the final blow to Mecca’s architectural dignity and the egalitarian spirit of hajj.

Thanks to the_shark1401 :)

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great find ibib :)

Ugly building(s), looks like Vegas:lol:

In the last photo you see some old buildings with a lot of airco's. Will those buildings also be demolished to make room for the new developments?

In the last photo you see some old buildings with a lot of airco's. Will those buildings also be demolished to make room for the new developments?

If they're following the "circular Makkah" plan, then yes, all the buildings in Makkah WILL be demolished, except Masjid-al-Haraam and Abraj-al-Bait. Thats what the renders suggest.

Thanks to the_shark1401 :)

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LOVE this one

awesome updates ibib :)

edit: ibib of course, just didnt see it was a quote, excuse me :)

You mean ibib.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

So here it is, the pics I took on 13 Jan,2010. Unfortunately I had to resize the pics to comply with flickr month limit.

PART-1: OUTSIDE PICS

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PART 2: Inside Abraj-al-Bait-The Mall

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Want Some? :D

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Reception of Fairmont Hotel

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And they say there are no Local Restaurants in the mall

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And they say there are no Local Restaurants in the mall

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Raffles logo

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Floors above the Abraj Mall containing Abraj Medical center and "Raffles" center.

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This is where I ended up after I was caught at floor#17/18 of Fairmont Hotel. It will be the entrance to King Abdul Aziz Tunnel which BTW is still there. When you enter in the place shown above, you see the tunnel in front of you.

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SUT

PART 3:Inside "Sarah Tower"

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Sarah Tower-Up.

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Hajar Tower as seen from one of the windows of Sarah Tower.

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View of Ajiyad District from one of the windows of Sarah Tower.

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Safwah Hotel Tower as seen from one of the windows of Sarah Tower.

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The final tunnel of the first ring road as seen from one of the windows of Sarah Tower.

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Hajar Tower as seen from one of the windows of Sarah Tower.

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The yellow concrete bars that we see from far.

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Some sort of laundry slide in the floor of Sarah Tower.

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The yellow concrete bars that we see from far.

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Worker's bridge from Sarah Tower to the Abraj-al-Bait Mall. Its narrow.

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Thats what you see from the backside-windows of Sarah Tower.

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Thats what you see from the backside-windows of Sarah Tower.

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The yellow concrete bars that we see from far.

PART 5 (LAST PART): Random

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Abdul Lateef Jameel center

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Minarets of King Abdullah Gate.

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Jabal Omer Project.

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No comments. XD

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"King Abdullah Gate" extension of Masjid-al-Haraam.

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View of Masjid-al-Haraam from Abraj-al-Bait towers entrance.

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Long stairs.

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Reception of Fairmont Hotel. YES, it IS Beautiful.

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17th/18th floor of Fairmont hotel which is still under construction, also the floor on which I was caught.

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now that was unbelievably awesome makkawi :)

PART 2:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5387323241_d8f2de0066_z.jpgThis is where I ended up after I was caught at floor#17/18 of Fairmont Hotel. It will be the entrance to King Abdul Aziz Tunnel which BTW is still there. When you enter in the place shown above, you see the tunnel in front of you.
''EZ'' is a great reporter! Thanks great work!^^

Here's a ''Abraj al Bait'' new video!
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i wish you went up in the daytime.
still, good try :P

^^
Thank You. My plan was to shoot just the clock tower from the outside in daytime, but due to traffic jam I got there very late, and going inside was just a coincidence :D

Thanks to Amal Alameer :)

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good updates

:eek2: oh my allah

huge complex design is unique I like the big clock

whats the current height please,we could with a culwulla comparison diagram.

1972 feet of pure ugly. Even accounting for differing cultural standards of beauty, I can't imagine the majority of Saudis consider this attrocious hodge podge to be attractive.

This structure is best viewed from any point far enough away that the curvature of the earth hides it.

You, sir, are very narrow-minded if you cannot imagine others liking this project.

You, sir, are very narrow-minded if you cannot imagine others liking this project.

I said I can't imagine a majority of Saudis think this thing is attractive. I may be more optimistic about the people's taste than you are though.

:eek2: oh my allah

Hehe :D

how many of the mecca visitors do they expect to be able to afford a room in this hotel? looks very expensive, but i must say thats one big ass spire lol

it will always be fully booked, just like any other community there are poor and rich muslims.

it will always be fully booked, just like any other community there are poor and rich muslims.

also i think there are tons of muslims who travel there like only once in a life and then they will pay the money for a good room in the hotel, because its a special time for them and they want to make the best out of it

looks great.one thing for sure. you always know what time the photo was taken of this building.

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thanks ibib, it's been a while. where is our photographers on the field? :nuts:

^^ what was the point of quoting the picture? seriously -___-

Nice pic :okay:

^^ what was the point of quoting the picture? seriously -___-

EDITED, happy?? :cheers:

Nice pic! :)

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Makkah view...don't know how to get this one... http://www.flickr.com/photos/40438247@N08/5401288007/

can't get BBcode...I'm new on flickr ^^

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Makkah view...don't know how to get this one... http://www.flickr.com/photos/40438247@N08/5401288007/

can't get BBcode...I'm new on flickr ^^

here it goes

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Thanks! beautiful pic! :)

how many of the mecca visitors do they expect to be able to afford a room in this hotel? looks very expensive, but i must say thats one big ass spire lol

it will always be fully booked, just like any other community there are poor and rich muslims.

also i think there are tons of muslims who travel there like only once in a life and then they will pay the money for a good room in the hotel, because its a special time for them and they want to make the best out of it

I believe there are ~22,000 hotel rooms in the complex, meaning about 40,000 people when full in the hotel rooms. As about 3,000,000 people participate in the Hajj, at most 0.73% of the people going for Hajj could stay in the hotel. From a logistics perspective, construction of such a large commercial project abut to the Kaaba may end up being a mistake considering what could have been with respect to crown management and movement.

With respect to affordability, a vast majority could not possibly afford to stay in these towers.

I believe there are ~22,000 hotel rooms in the complex, meaning about 40,000 people when full in the hotel rooms. As about 3,000,000 people participate in the Hajj, at most 0.73% of the people going for Hajj could stay in the hotel. From a logistics perspective, construction of such a large commercial project abut to the Kaaba may end up being a mistake considering what could have been with respect to crown management and movement.

With respect to affordability, a vast majority could not possibly afford to stay in these towers.

but then, only 0.73% will be able to stay even if wanted, right? from your statistics!!

Meh.

Don't like it. At all.

It's like the Big Ben Clocktower on steroids, with a sauce of kitchy Vegas, on a bed of plastic religious parafernalia.


The historic Great Mosque and the Ka'aba are totally overshadowed. If I would be religious and a muslim, I would nod my head while trying to focus on the Ka'aba... which is impossible! Cause the green clock is staring down at ya.

but then, only 0.73% will be able to stay even if wanted, right? from your statistics!!

Correct. Hence my comment about potential concern for the vast majority who need to get to and from the Kaaba in context of a large percentage of the perimeter being occupied by this wall of buildings.

Any updates? :)

I don't see what the big deal is; The Vatican has had one just like it under construction for a while now:

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current height is 570m, same as tokyos skytrees

Time to add three balls?

Can't wait to see the hotel occupancy rates when this is done.

current height is 570m, same as tokyos skytrees

Do you know when will the sky tree tower be completed?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBI5i3orZq8

video of mine :)

current height is 570m, same as tokyos skytrees

i guess skytree is rising faster?
but in another category?

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Amazing updates Asyqul^Huur! :applause: :)

Thanks for updates 'asyiqul^huur :)
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What is that cube thing with the blanket on? I know it's something holy to the muslims, but what does it actually represent?

^^ be on topic

^^ be on topic

Isn't that thing the whole point of building this in the first place. How topical do you want to get?

the cube symbolise unity, its the direction we pray towards, we don't worship that building, it was destroyed at least 5 times. its just built with stone. the cover is just for protection.

Thank you....though I still don't understand. Never mind though, I was just curious.

the last 30 meters to go x)

so its 570m at the moment,thats another place down for the cn tower .

^^ GIANT:nuts:

From an aesthetic standpoint I am not a big fan, but I absolutely love the imposing nature of the clock tower.

the cube symbolise unity, its the direction we pray towards, we don't worship that building, it was destroyed at least 5 times. its just built with stone. the cover is just for protection.

Your defensiveness is hilarious.

the last 30 meters to go x)

Never thought about it that way :D. We should make a countdown or something

Thank you....though I still don't understand. Never mind though, I was just curious.

what part you don't understand?

What is that cube thing with the blanket on? I know it's something holy to the muslims, but what does it actually represent?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaaba

Kabaa=house for an ancient meteorite? Thats freaking awesome!

At which height is the observation deck located?

BACK TO TOPIC.
I would really appreciate some updates on the back clock, because I'me pretty sure they've started working on it after the brown bars besides it and the silver shiny domes atop those bars.

sarajevocity, thanks for the link. purepaki, i've had a look at sarajevo's link and I don't really understand any of it. That's ok though, it was just idle curiousity on my part, I don't really understand any form of religious worship.
Sorry for sidetracking the thread. As for the back clockface, I thought the crane on that side was in the way for now.

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Its a lt brighter then I thought it would be.

Thanks Majestic! :)

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The lucky guy! :okay:

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My trip to the clock tower (http://www.flickr.com/photos/abdullahnoor/5418434788/) par abdullah noor (http://www.flickr.com/people/abdullahnoor/), sur Flickr

Beautiful view! :)

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Excellent pics ! The clock is really beautiful and colorful!

Looks very interesting :)

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The lucky guy! :okay:

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Someday, somehow, I'm gonna be up there too

^^ Well, let's not forget where the observation deck is located. :)

^^ exactly, thats where he is actually standing

Someday, somehow, I'm gonna be up there tooI knew you will like it! :lol:

Inshallah you will go up there...with a ''good'' camera!

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Thanks Hashem! Great pic! :)
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from the side it looks kinda strange, not used to see it so slim :D

Look at the shadow O_O

Thanks Hashem! Great pic! :)
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Looks a bit like the Big Ben from that perspective, but bigger :colgate:

someone just HAD to do it :D (http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?searchID=49775055)

from the side it looks kinda strange, not used to see it so slim :D

same here

someone just HAD to do it :D (http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?searchID=49775055)

:hilarious

:hilarious

to that tower, big ben's a micropenis :D

edit: a little addition (http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?searchID=49775214)

to that tower, big ben's a micropenis :D

edit: a little addition (http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?searchID=49775214)

Now that "little addition" is a down-right spoof. Too ugly, would've been a little better without a clock-face.

Now that "little addition" is a down-right spoof. Too ugly, would've been a little better without a clock-face.

probably you're right. it aint the nicest building, but i will not judge the building before seeing it finished and still kinda think it fits to dubai's crazyness

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any pics from behind, please guys?

^^ exactly, thats where he is actually standing

Wasn't there going to be an observation deck right under the spire?

Wasn't there going to be an observation deck right under the spire?

i think it will be one below the clock and one below the crescent. dunno if there will be a third one.

someone just HAD to do it :D (http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?searchID=49775055)Thanks! interesting! ^^ mommy and the baby :D

any pics from behind, please guys?I found 2 for you :)

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I rather like the structure in Black and White photos, however its the cladding colour that really puts me off the building.

I found 2 for you :)

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makkah (http://www.flickr.com/photos/55728038@N02/5394469189/) par - yaser - (http://www.flickr.com/people/55728038@N02/), sur Flickr

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thanks ,but can you or anyone else tell us why didn't they start with the behind side of the clock yet? :ohno:

^^because of that crane?

thanks ,but can you or anyone else tell us why didn't they start with the behind side of the clock yet? :ohno:

may be because they still need that crane there?

probably you're right. it aint the nicest building, but i will not judge the building before seeing it finished and still kinda think it fits to dubai's crazyness

Dude the building is in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia not in Dubai, UAE. Newayz personally i think its a monstrosity and has ruined completely Mecca's serenity. Seems like the Saudis are commercializing the city to the hilt. What a shame!

Dude the building is in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia not in Dubai, UAE. Newayz personally i think its a monstrosity and has ruined completely Mecca's serenity. Seems like the Saudis are commercializing the city to the hilt. What a shame!

He was referring to the Yaqoob Tower in Dubai (http://imresolt.blogspot.com/2011/01/al-yaqoub-tower-construction-photos.html)

Nice pic! :)

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arab architechture..best in the world..

Dude the building is in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia not in Dubai, UAE.

We were discussing Yaqoub Tower in Dubai, not the Makkah Clock Tower

Newayz personally i think its a monstrosity and has ruined completely Mecca's serenity. Seems like the Saudis are commercializing the city to the hilt. What a shame!

Totally agree with you.
Or maybe i would have been less sceptical if it would have combined with the city... But here it's definitely not the case.

9 Feb 2011

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Question. Have the Tunisian 'winds of change' reached Saudi yet? Maybe when the revolution comes, we can modify this building a bit-to make it less taunting.

I absolutely love this tower. They really paid close attention to detail.

^^ Like all Islamic buildings

Nice to see you use the gmt time :) Thats a huge building.

fantastic architecture. Great photos

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Makkah's clock =) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sara-abdullah/5433492079/) by Sara Abdullah (http://www.flickr.com/people/sara-abdullah/), on Flickr

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ساعة مكه بعدستي (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42853083@N05/5434775116/) by رכــيـل القمر (http://www.flickr.com/people/42853083@N05/), on Flickr

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^^From pics and video, only one more corner dome!

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Makkah's clock =) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sara-abdullah/5433492079/) by Sara Abdullah (http://www.flickr.com/people/sara-abdullah/), on Flickr


those who look at small details of this building will know a lot of effort has been put into it

Question. Have the Tunisian 'winds of change' reached Saudi yet? Maybe when the revolution comes, we can modify this building a bit-to make it less taunting.

I got an email two days ago from a group of youth organizing a protest IN FAVOR of the government inviting me to joing them, I declined but the number of attendants was quite big! Most people in KSA wouldn't want their government changed, and if something were miraculously to happen, then believe me it wouldn't be for the best, it wouldn't be the change "you" have in mind.
Ah, if only we could live in a world where ignorant people don't stick their noses where they don't belong.

Thanks 'asyiqul^huur always great pics! :)

Thanks ibib...nice findind! :)

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agree


The Mosque next to the building is and will always be the central focal point for Muslims - i can understand why people of other faiths will see the building as the centre peace, however I think the building will bring some benefits like

*Tall buildings will naturally attract wind flow around the building - so it could encourage fresh winds and lower the temperature for pilgrims
*Also provide valuable shade for pilgrims
*A Beacon for anyone travelling to Mecca knowing which direction the Qibla is - by using the building as a reference point
*Aesthetical landmark - bringing the surrounding areas up to modern standards
*Make life easier for pilgrims by not having too far to travel - although i suspect it will be well off pilgrims

I am sure that when other buildings around the Harram area are demolished and bought up[ to modern standards - the city will be state of the art for pilgrims and residents

Mecca looks amazing now – it will look more amazing in the next 10-15 years!
I hope they increase the height to over 610 meters as the building will be in the 2000ft club where only a few buildings currently built and under construction are in that club

correct height ?

11 Feb 2011

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last picture kind like not at mecca

Abraj Al Bait Mall
(not Zamzam Tower Mall)

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Abraj Al Bait Mall

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PS: Thanks Makkawi!

I don't see what the big deal is; The Vatican has had one just like it under construction for a while now:

any links?

any links?

it was supposed to be a joke :sly:

lol

[CENTER]Abraj Al Bait
Zamzam Tower Mall


CORRECTION: Its official name is "ABRAJ-AL-BAIT MALL" NOT ZAMZAM TOWER MALL

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Makkah & Highest Clock (http://www.flickr.com/photos/da7oomy/5436540056/) by Da7oomy © (http://www.flickr.com/people/da7oomy/), on Flickr

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ZamZam Clock tower, Makkah (http://www.flickr.com/photos/akstudios/5427793688/) by AKstudios (http://www.flickr.com/people/akstudios/), on Flickr

nice shots Thank you

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Makkah :* (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59464481@N05/5442853141/) by G.aziz1 (http://www.flickr.com/people/59464481@N05/), on Flickr

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ربي آن لي آمنيــهـ معلقهـ بين سمآئــك وآرضــك فـخذهآ إليـــك وقل لهـا كــوني (http://www.flickr.com/photos/uv1993/5440532654/) by U.V. . (http://www.flickr.com/people/uv1993/), on Flickr

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ساعة-مكه (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kishmalkyuosefaljumei/5446605754/) by ќιsн мαιќ.. (http://www.flickr.com/people/kishmalkyuosefaljumei/), on Flickr

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Those shots are amazing. I just wish the project was a little less tacky. A great city like Mecca deserves a more beautiful building, befitting its status.

GREAT NEWS:
The Lights on the left clock are NOW WORKING. ALSO the lights on the right clock have returned to OPERATION. The mentioned clocks stopped for some hours TWICE in the previous week.

Looks like they are about to start the Cresent, I've been looking foreward to seeing how this will be done.:cheers:

It's massive, but the vacancy rates will probably be harsh whenever there are no pilgrimages.

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Very nice....:okay:

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Makkah-Alharam2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38545205@N05/5450745434/) par Mohammed Anabtawi (http://www.flickr.com/people/38545205@N05/), sur Flickr

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Makkah (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38545205@N05/5450729418/) par Mohammed Anabtawi (http://www.flickr.com/people/38545205@N05/), sur Flickr

There is another construction beside?what is it?

There is another construction beside?what is it?

it´s an extension of Masjid al-Haram, the mosque that holds the kaaba

There is another construction beside?what is it?Beside Abraj al bait at right? (post 7188) ...it's the Hilton Hotel

http://static.asiarooms.com/hotelphotos/hilton/MAKTW/gallery/makkah-hilton-towersmakkah_090920100111498250.jpg

ooh. alot of folks are against it?but i think..the king is free to build whatever he wants..as long as it doesnt spoil the beauty/integrity of mecca.

The Hajj pilgrims do need ever more lodging accomodations. I see nothing wrong with what they're building there. I'm just wondering when they project that this building will be finished. Seems like construction on the crown of it is creeping along very slowly.

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Makkah clock (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58017994@N05/5451879823/) by M Y A N O (http://www.flickr.com/people/58017994@N05/), on Flickr

current height please ?

^^ Usually CULWULLA provides the current height from time to time with a diagram of the project:cheers:

disgusting design.

The Hajj pilgrims do need ever more lodging accomodations. I see nothing wrong with what they're building there. I'm just wondering when they project that this building will be finished. Seems like construction on the crown of it is creeping along very slowly.

The Crown is being done at a height that hasn't been reached on a construction project very many times before. And this crown is more complex than anything that's ever been built at this height.
So the time that it is taking is very understandable. :cheers:

mr.CULWULLA ,please if you see this post tell us about the correct height ,diagram isn't important just tell us: what's the height now ?

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Makkah Clock (http://www.flickr.com/photos/amrmadani/5453757906/) par amrmadani (http://www.flickr.com/people/amrmadani/), sur Flickr

It's always 2 o'clock there it seems. :lol:

It's always 2 o'clock there it seems. :lol:

R U blind :ohno: :ohno:

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Makkah Clock (http://www.flickr.com/photos/amrmadani/5453757906/) par amrmadani (http://www.flickr.com/people/amrmadani/), sur Flickr

the details from this close is stunning
thanks for sharing

ولكن ليه كتبوأ الملَك (بالفتح) رغم أن المعنى يختلف؟
الملَك (بالفتح) بمعنى ملائكة

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^^It seems the four domes above the clock are all in place now.

^^ four more domes have been added in the new design.

Added where?

^^ +1

The Crown is being done at a height that hasn't been reached on a construction project very many times before. And this crown is more complex than anything that's ever been built at this height.
So the time that it is taking is very understandable. :cheers:

Yes, that is understandable. I primarily just wondered if anyone knows when they project completion of the crown.

Considering the extreme complexity of the entire design and the intricate detailing of the facade, I wouldn't call this structure boring, ugly, or disgusting.

Maybe a bit overbearing the way it towers over the mosque. It does make the mosque look kind of puny now. I just hope they don't completely surround the mosque with other really tall towers.

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Something I don't know about flickr...Can't post this one!!!

Help!...post this one please (large size) ^^ http://www.flickr.com/photos/alshreif/5458452789/

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Something I don't know about flickr...Can't post this one!!!

Help!...post this one please (large size) ^^ http://www.flickr.com/photos/alshreif/5458452789/

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You've disabled downloading so no one other than you will be able to copy the images URL.

You've disabled downloading so no one other than you will be able to copy the images URL.not me ...I'm not the owner

here you go :)

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The whole city looks so small comparing to this building. Amazing.

^^ four more domes have been added in the new design.

Added where?


http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/4462/4414834139391b4508b4o.jpg

here you go :)

Thanks!...but how you go? still can't :bash:

^^
i go to the source of the page and snatch the link from there. ;)

R U blind :ohno: :ohno:

I meant that all the numbers are Roman Numeral 2's. Luckily I can tell actual analog time. ;)

how many clocks are there totally?

I meant that all the numbers are Roman Numeral 2's. Luckily I can tell actual analog time. ;)

good one :), but looking at it like that if they made it one bar, it will always be one o'clock? ;)

how many clocks are there totally?

four, one on each side

abumuhannadh wrote:
four, one on each side
Are you sure about that? It doesn't look like there's going to be a clock on the back side so I was thinking there would just be three but maybe I'm wrong.

Yep, you're wrong. The fourth clock will be built soon.

I asked this question before, but noone answered it:
At which height is the viewing deck in the spire located?

abumuhannadh wrote:

Are you sure about that? It doesn't look like there's going to be a clock on the back side so I was thinking there would just be three but maybe I'm wrong.

actually the machine for the fourth clock has already been placed. they will start it soon.

CRAZY PICTURE @abumuhannadh

actually the machine for the fourth clock has already been placed. they will start it soon.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5461436917_b075352742_b.jpg

good one :), but looking at it like that if they made it one bar, it will always be one o'clock? ;)

I suppose you're right lol

I asked this question before, but noone answered it:
At which height is the viewing deck in the spire located?

According to this diagram http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?buildingID=34622 , it's about 570m. However, not totally sure as we are also not sure of the 601m height.

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/8260/1010ctei3.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5461436917_b075352742_b.jpg
Thanks! This one too I wasn't able to post it!!! ^^...There is a text with this pic:

Abraj Al Bait Towers

The Abraj Al-Bait Towers also known as the "Makkah Royal Clock Hotel Tower" is a complex under construction in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The building holds and will prevail several world records in the construction world, preferably: the tallest hotel in the world, constructed with the tallest clock tower in the world and displaying the world's largest clock faces,[1] the world's largest building floor area, and will become the second tallest building in the world upon completion in 2011 (Dubai's Burj Khalifa being the holder). The building complex is meters away from the world's largest mosque and Islam's most sacred site, the Masjid al Haram.

Upon completion, the tallest tower in the complex would stand as the tallest building in Saudi Arabia, and the tallest and largest hotel in the world, with a planned height of 610 metres (2,000 feet). It is recently the second tallest building under construction. Upon completion, the structure would have the largest floor area of any structure in the world with 1,500,000 m2 (16,150,000 sq ft) of floorspace.

This is the same as Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport, in the United Arab Emirates which is also under construction. It will also surpass the Emirates Park Towers in Dubai as the world's tallest hotel.

The entire project is estimated to be completed in the autumn of 2011.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aahadk/5461436917/

I don't think that diagram is right anymore, the "spire" already looks higher in real than on that picture. I think that was one of the older, smaller designs.

Yep, you're wrong. The fourth clock will be built soon.

I assume "soon" could be a rather long time. From the current crane positioning I believe they will finish the crown first and then will install the final clock when no crane is in the way anymore. And who knows when the crone will be done.

Btw the tower on the left side (if you look at the complex from the Kaaba) has made barely any progress in terms of the cladding even though it has topped out quite some time now. Whats going on there?

why didn't they start with the back side of the clock ,yet? :ohno:

^^^^ hmm...

thanks ,but can you or anyone else tell us why didn't they start with the behind side of the clock yet? :ohno:

^^because of that crane?

may be because they still need that crane there?

current height 560m
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5463311120_f24d63e048_o.jpg

600 construction workers strike in Makkah

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By BADEA ABU AL-NAJA | ARAB NEWS

Published: Feb 21, 2011 00:48 Updated: Feb 21, 2011 00:48

MAKKAH: Police dispersed Sunday morning more than 600 striking workers belonging to a major construction company in Makkah’s central area.

The workers of the King Abdul Aziz Endowment Project and the Grand Mosque’s northern courtyard expansion project were protesting nonpayment of their salaries and other legitimate grievances.

Maj. Abdul Mohsen Al-Mayman, spokesman of Makkah police, said the workers peacefully assembled in the Grand Mosque’s courtyard to press their demands and were not causing any disturbances.

Al-Mayman added that sufficient numbers of troops were sent to the location as a precautionary measure.

Police also sent representatives of the contracting company and workers to the Labor Office to settle their disputes.

http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article275625.ece

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Need some photos....

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the clock doesn't look as impressive as I thought.

13 Feb 2011

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14 Feb 2011

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16 Feb 2011

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Thanks Beautiful shots! :)

17 Feb 2011

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I love it!! It works for me...

London is so beautiful and I simply adore the Big Ben!

19 Feb 2011

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20 Feb 2011

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very nice images! i think the crescent is next as i think they reached there max hight ?

^see post 7236.

^see post 7236.On this post it's written FEB21 2010...but we are in 2011!

.... http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=73008367&postcount=7236