Makkah, 15 October 2025: His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company, today announced the launch of “King Salman Gate,” a transformative multi-use development in the Holy City of Makkah.
This landmark project, strategically located adjacent to AlMasjid AlHaram, marks a major milestone in the development of Makkah and will establish the city as a global benchmark in modern urban planning. As a key enabler of the Pilgrim Experience Program, King Salman Gate is designed to elevate service quality, enhance access to the Grand Mosque, and enrich the spiritual and cultural journey of every visitor. King Salman Gate represents a new chapter for Makkah, meticulously designed to honor its heritage while embracing a future of unparalleled service and connectivity.
Project Overview and Core Features
King Salman Gate is a development of monumental scale, encompassing up to 12 million square meters of Gross Floor Area. It is strategically positioned adjacent to AlMasjid AlHaram, north of the third expansion, offering unparalleled proximity and access to the holy site.
The development is designed to serve the growing global Muslim community with world-class facilities. Key features include:
• Residential Units: Approximately 50,000
• Hospitality: Up to 16,000 hotel keys (ranging from 4-star to 5-star+)
• Retail Space: More than 200,000 sqm
• Prayer Capacity: Approximately 900,000 indoor and outdoor prayer spaces
• Parking Facilities: Capacity for around 30,000 cars
As an integrated mixed-use destination, King Salman Gate is designed to welcome a growing global Muslim community to live, stay, and connect. This holistic approach seamlessly combines residential, hospitality, commercial, and cultural experiences to elevate the quality of services and enrich the journey of every resident and visitor. This monumental scale directly enables the project’s strategic purpose as a cornerstone of Saudi Vision 2030.
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Strategic Alignment with Saudi Vision 2030
King Salman Gate is a direct and powerful manifestation of the Kingdom’s national transformation plan, serving as a critical enabler of Saudi Vision 2030’s objectives. The development articulates the Kingdom’s commitment to enhancing the Holy City of Makkah for the benefit of the global Muslim community.
The project is a central pillar of the Pilgrim Experience Program. By dramatically increasing accommodation and prayer capacity and modernizing infrastructure, King Salman Gate directly supports the national goal of welcoming 30 million pilgrims by 2030, ensuring a smooth, accessible, and spiritually fulfilling journey for every visitor.
Furthermore, the development is a significant catalyst for economic transformation and diversification. It is projected to generate more than 300,000 jobs by 2036, creating long-term, sustainable economic opportunities and expanding investment opportunities in Makkah.
In the realm of urban and heritage development, King Salman Gate establishes Makkah as a global benchmark in modern city planning. It achieves this while simultaneously preserving the city’s invaluable cultural and historical legacy, ensuring that progress honors tradition. This dual commitment is brought to life through a meticulous design philosophy that harmonizes the sacred with the modern.
Design Philosophy: Blending Heritage with Modernity
The architectural and design approach for King Salman Gate is founded on a unique philosophy that harmonizes world-class modern living with the sacred cultural identity of Makkah. The project is meticulously planned to create a truly unique experience that is both contemporary and deeply respectful of its holy setting.
A core tenet of this philosophy is the commitment to cultural and historical preservation. The project includes the restoration and development of approximately 19,000 sqm of heritage sites, integrating them into the visitor experience to enrich their journey. All design and construction will adhere strictly to Makkah’s development guidelines, ensuring a respectful and harmonious integration with the city’s existing architectural fabric.
The design also prioritizes accessibility and connectivity. King Salman Gate will feature seamless connections to public transportation networks and is designed for easy, car-free walking access to AlMasjid AlHaram, epitomizing comfort and convenience for residents and visitors. Executing this ambitious fusion of heritage and modernity is the master developer, RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company, a key entity of the Public Investment Fund.
Commitment to Sustainability and ESG
RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company is deeply committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, ensuring that King Salman Gate delivers long-term, sustainable value for the community and the environment. This forward-looking strategy is integrated into every stage of the project’s lifecycle.
The core of the ESG strategy is a focus on environmental stewardship, resource conservation, and community well-being. The company incorporates sustainable design principles and advanced technologies across the development, working in close coordination with all relevant authorities, including the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites (RCMC) and the Ministry of Culture, to ensure full compliance with national sustainability standards and protocols.
Specific practices include an emphasis on energy-efficient design, the implementation of smart mobility and crowd management solutions, and the integration of advanced waste management systems. This sustainable foundation ensures that King Salman Gate is not only a landmark for today but a responsible legacy worthy of its revered name.
A Visionary Legacy
The King Salman Gate project is a profound symbol of the Kingdom’s commitment to the Holy City of Makkah, named in honor of the esteemed leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The destination is named in honor of His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, in recognition of his instrumental leadership in driving Makkah’s continued development. The name pays tribute to his era of transformation, which saw the launch of the Pilgrim Experience Program as a cornerstone of Saudi Vision 2030, and honors Saudi Arabia’s unwavering commitment to enhance the visitor experience.
King Salman Gate stands as a lasting tribute to His Majesty’s leadership and his era of transformation, a modern marvel that will elevate the quality of life in Makkah while carefully preserving its sacred identity for generations to come.
About RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company
RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company, a PIF Company, is a Saudi master developer dedicated to delivering projects surrounding AlMasjid AlHaram in Makkah. The company’s mission is to elevate Makkah’s infrastructure to the highest international standards, catering to the needs of the global Muslim community while preserving the city’s rich heritage.
RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company specializes in delivering integrated mixed-use developments featuring world-class facilities. The company strives to set a global benchmark in real estate development through its strong values, commitment to sustainability, unwavering quality, and dedication to enhancing the experience of visitors to Makkah.
