The Jabal Omar project is a development project in the Jabal Omar neighborhood of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, including a mix of residences, hotels, and commercial buildings designed to serve people coming to the area on pilgrimage. It was started in 2006, when the Saudi government set up the Jabal Omar Development Company with an initial budget of $1.6 billion, and plans to construct over 90 buildings.[1]
Designs and architectural support have come from companies including Foster and Partners[2] and Buro Happold.[3] As of 2024, the initial vision has not been realized, but construction has included a 15-tower complex abutting the southwest edge of the Masjid al-Haram plaza,[3] and two residential towers.[4]
References edit
- ^ Fakkar, Galal (2006). "Jabal Omar Project To Expand Prayer Space Around Haram". Arab News.
- ^ "Jabal Omar Development | Projects". fp-corporatewebsite-prod.azurewebsites.net. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ a b "The Jabal Omar Development Project". Buro Happold. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "JODC - RESIDENTIAL UNITS". JODC. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
External links edit
- Wikimapia: Jabal Omar Development - Makkah
- Address Makkah: JODC - RESIDENTIAL UNITS
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