How Thakher Development Company aims to support Saudi Arabia’s tourism goals

How Thakher Development Company aims to support Saudi Arabia’s tourism goals

Thakher Makkah is one of the largest real estate projects in Saudi Arabia, developed by the Thakher Development Company. The company aims to contribute to the sustainable development of the holy city of Makkah and to become the preferred destination for visitors. The first phase of the Thakher Makkah project is almost complete, while the second phase is expected to be delivered in 2024, with more phases to follow. Thakher Makkah hosts pilgrims close to the Holy Mosque, with an approximate distance of one kilometre, providing various options and opportunities for visitors and investors. Spanning over an area of 320,000 square metres, the project’s various facilities make it one of the most comprehensive real estate initiatives in the city. In close proximity to the Holy Mosque and a few kilometres away from the holy sites of Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat, the project’s connections to the most important highways enable investors and visitors to reach the Holy Mosque within an hour from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. I joined Thakher Development Company in 2014, which was formed out of a unique vision to create a project in Makkah that would become a benchmark in the sector. Having worked in different