MECCA | Abraj Al-Bait Endowment | 601m | 1972ft | 95 fl | T/O - Page 354

DFDalton · January 28th, 2011, 05:47 PM

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.

krkseg1ops · January 29th, 2011, 04:31 AM

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

DFDalton · January 29th, 2011, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krkseg1ops

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.

Influence · January 29th, 2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by black_investigation

oh my allah

Hehe

Supertall Robbo · January 30th, 2011, 02:57 AM

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

GulfArabia · January 30th, 2011, 09:59 AM

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

KillerZavatar · January 30th, 2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GulfArabia

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

CULWULLA · January 30th, 2011, 10:16 PM

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

ibib · January 31st, 2011, 12:11 AM

By aljarboa

abumuhannadh · January 31st, 2011, 05:27 AM

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

Eastern37 · January 31st, 2011, 10:15 AM

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

World8115 · January 31st, 2011, 11:35 AM

Nice pic

abumuhannadh · January 31st, 2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Eastern37

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

EDITED, happy??

Roukaya19 · January 31st, 2011, 04:35 PM

Nice pic!

image hosted on flickr

Makkah Al-Mukkaramah City View (Abraj Al-Bait) par Studiovq Dotcom, sur Flickr

Roukaya19 · January 31st, 2011, 05:00 PM

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

Roukaya19 · January 31st, 2011, 05:10 PM

image hosted on flickr

Makkah Clock par the_shark1401, sur Flickr

abumuhannadh · January 31st, 2011, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roukaya19

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

image hosted on flickr

by: ŠãÙÐ ™

Roukaya19 · January 31st, 2011, 07:17 PM

Thanks! beautiful pic!

aswalli · February 1st, 2011, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supertall Robbo

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by GulfArabia

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerZavatar

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.

abumuhannadh · February 1st, 2011, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aswalli

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!!

January 30th, 2011, 02:57 AM	#7065
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January 30th, 2011, 10:16 PM	#7068
CULWULLA Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,864 Likes (Received): 32	looks great.one thing for sure. you always know what time the photo was taken of this building. __________________ Sydney Harbour Bridge -1932, Sydney Opera House- 1973, Sydney Tower- 1981, Crown Hotel- 2015..

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January 31st, 2011, 05:27 AM	#7070
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January 28th, 2011, 05:47 PM	#7061
DFDalton ****** from SSP Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 405 Likes (Received): 28	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.

January 29th, 2011, 04:31 AM	#7062
krkseg1ops Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kraków - dawna stolica Polaków Posts: 1,328 Likes (Received): 89	You, sir, are very narrow-minded if you cannot imagine others liking this project.

January 31st, 2011, 10:15 AM	#7071
Eastern37 Optimist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cairns/Brisbane Posts: 2,628 Likes (Received): 43	what was the point of quoting the picture? seriously -___- __________________ “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results.”

January 31st, 2011, 11:35 AM	#7072
World8115 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,153 Likes (Received): 223	Nice pic

January 31st, 2011, 04:35 PM	#7074
Roukaya19 Makkah Reporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Montréal Posts: 8,000 Likes (Received): 1425	Nice pic! image hosted on flickr Makkah Al-Mukkaramah City View (Abraj Al-Bait) par Studiovq Dotcom, sur Flickr

January 31st, 2011, 05:00 PM	#7075
Roukaya19 Makkah Reporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Montréal Posts: 8,000 Likes (Received): 1425	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

January 31st, 2011, 05:10 PM	#7076
Roukaya19 Makkah Reporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Montréal Posts: 8,000 Likes (Received): 1425	image hosted on flickr Makkah Clock par the_shark1401, sur Flickr

January 31st, 2011, 07:17 PM	#7078
Roukaya19 Makkah Reporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Montréal Posts: 8,000 Likes (Received): 1425	Thanks! beautiful pic!

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