Makkah food guide · near the Haram · prices are estimates
Where to Eat in Makkah: 10 Best Places Near the Haram
A meal near the Haram can cost SAR 15 at a fast-food counter or well over SAR 100 at a hotel buffet.
The bigger cost is time, because most places fill soon after prayer and a poor choice can use up your whole break.
I am Rohail Arshad, founder of Hujjaj Umrah Taxi. This guide draws on the Discover Makkah tourism pages, hotel dining pages, brand websites and the best food guides I could find. Where only a listing site had the detail, I say so. Prices are indicative estimates, not menu prices, and hours change, so check before you walk over.
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Where the Food Is
Food clusters in a few areas, and each suits a different kind of meal, so the table shows where to look first.
| Area | What you find | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Al Khalil Road | Lebanese, Yemeni, Saudi and chicken restaurants | A sit-down meal within walking distance |
| Abraj Al Bait (Clock Tower) | Food courts on the P3 and P4 levels, plus hotel restaurants | Fast meals between prayers |
| Jabal Omar | The Souk Al Khalil food court, cafés and hotel buffets | Families and large groups |
| Aziziyah and Batha | Yemeni mandi restaurants and shawarma stalls | Cheaper local food, farther from the Haram |
What a Meal Costs in Makkah
These ranges are in SAR per person. They come from food guides and not from restaurant menus, and they shift with the season and the crowd.
| Meal | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Shawarma | 6 to 20 |
| Mutabbaq | 5 to 15 |
| Hijazi breakfast of ful, tamees bread and eggs | 10 to 20 |
| Fast food such as Al Baik | 15 to 30 |
| Mid-range Saudi restaurant | 50 to 100 |
| Hotel buffet | 100 to 180 |
| Fine dining at a hotel restaurant | 200 to 500 |
Hotels rarely publish buffet prices online, so confirm the price when you book. Fine dining fills quickly in Ramadan and peak Hajj periods, so reserve ahead.
Al Romansiah
Mandi is the dish to order here, and the chain's site also lists chicken mazbi, madfoon (buried) chicken and kebab. Halal Companion lists the branch on Ibrahim Al Khalil Road in the Jabal Omar area, about 168 m from the Haram. Google lists it as open from 10:30 am to 1 am, with later closing on Thursday and Friday.
One guide estimates SAR 40 to 80 for a plate, while another places it at the higher end of the local range.
Al Baik
Broasted chicken is the draw here. Google lists a Clock Tower branch in the level 4 court and another in Makkah Tower. Hours run from about 9 am to between 2:30 am and 3 am. One guide estimates a meal at SAR 15 to 30.
I recommend going outside peak prayer times, because queues build right after prayer. Hours can change, so check the brand's branches page before you go.
The Restaurant at Address Jabal Omar Makkah
Hejazi and Saudi specialties headline the buffet here, with live cooking stations and international dishes beside them. The hotel's page says the restaurant overlooks Masjid Al-Haram, with selected seating toward the Kaaba, and sits just steps from the Haram.
Breakfast is 6 am to 10:30 am, lunch is 1 pm to 3:30 pm and dinner is 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Vegetarian options are available, and the page lists 00966 (012) 553 1444 for reservations. It does not list prices.
Find The Restaurant at Address Jabal Omar Makkah on Google Maps
Sahtein
Hummus, tabbouleh, grills and kibbeh headline the Lebanese menu, about 0.4 km from the Haram on Ibrahim Al Khalil Road. Seating is indoors and outdoors, and the listed hours are 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm, Monday to Saturday. It is closed on Sundays.
Al-Majlis
Views of the Holy Mosque from an outdoor terrace set this place apart from most on this list. Discover Makkah lists Mediterranean and international cooking, with Italian, Lebanese, Turkish and Greek dishes.
Al-Majlis sits inside Raffles Makkah Palace on King Abdulaziz Road (Road 38), off Ajyad Street, about 0.35 km from the Haram. It opens from 4 pm to midnight, so use it for dinner and not for lunch. Discover Makkah lists +966 12 571 7888 for the restaurant.
The Oasis
Three meal services run daily, according to the Hyatt dining page. Breakfast is 6:30 am to 11 am, lunch is 1 pm to 3:30 pm and dinner is 7 pm to 11 pm. Discover Makkah lists the restaurant as open until 10 pm, so confirm the dinner time before you book.
The restaurant is inside the Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency, about 0.35 km from the Haram. It serves Arabic, Asian and Western dishes on a buffet and an à la carte menu. Discover Makkah lists partial views of the Haram. A buffet suits a group where people eat at different speeds.
Al Shorfa
Direct views of the Holy Mosque and the Kaaba come with the buffet and à la carte menu here. It is on the 11th floor of Abraj Al Bait on Ajyad Street, about 0.35 km from the Haram.
The listed hours are 6 am to 12:30 am from Sunday to Wednesday and on Saturday. On Thursday it stays open until 1 am, and on Friday it runs from 12 pm to 1 am. One guide estimates a meal at SAR 70 to 120.
Mado
Turkish ice cream is what Mado is known for, but its café and restaurant menu also covers breakfast, grills, bakery items and desserts. The brand's site lists two Makkah branches, one in Zam Zam Tower and one on Al Khalil Street.
Google and Halal Companion list a branch in the Clock Tower complex, open from 6 am to 1 am. One guide places it on level 3. One guide estimates SAR 60 to 130 per person, but Google rates Mado among the most expensive options, so expect the upper end.
Hashi Basha
Camel meat is the specialty, and Guinness World Records listed Hashi Basha as the largest camel meat restaurant chain, with 147 outlets in May 2024. That figure covers the whole chain and not the Makkah branch.
Google lists a branch in the Clock Tower food court, open 24 hours, and Halal Companion lists one about 168 m from the Haram. The brand's site does not publish prices or hours, so confirm both at the counter. Reviewers say one plate can feed two people, so I recommend ordering one first and adding more if you are still hungry.
Al Tazaj
The first Al Tazaj opened in Makkah in 1989, on Al Aziziyah Street, and the chicken is charcoal-grilled. Google lists branches at Jabal Omar and in the Clock Tower complex, with hours running to about 2 or 3 am. That suits a late tawaf, but it is not a 24-hour option.
One guide estimates a meal at SAR 18 to 25.
Local Dishes to Order
You will see the same names on most menus, so it helps to know them.
| Dish | What it is |
|---|---|
| Kabsa | Spiced rice with lamb or chicken |
| Mandi | A Yemeni-style rice dish, traditionally served with slow-cooked meat or chicken |
| Saleeg | Creamy rice with milk and poached chicken |
| Ful and tamees | Fava beans with flatbread for breakfast |
| Mutabbaq | A stuffed, pan-fried pastry |
Coffee and Dessert Stops
Cafe Moment is listed on the first floor of the Clock Tower complex, open around the clock, and visitors praise its views of the Haram. B Laban sells desserts and milk cakes. It has a branch on Ibrahim Al Khalil Road and one in the Clock Tower, which one guide places on level 4. Brew 92 has branches in the Clock Towers, open 24 hours on Google.
Karak chai is sold at street counters and in food courts. Prices are not published online. One guide estimates SAR 15 to 35 for desserts and SAR 15 to 30 for specialty coffee, so ask the price first.
Dates to Take Home
One guide estimates SAR 40 to 120 per 500 g for Ajwa dates and SAR 20 to 50 for Sukkari dates. Prices vary by grade and shop, so compare two or three shops before you buy. Boutique shops in the Abraj Al Bait mall sell gift boxes, according to the same guide.
Check the packing date, and ask to taste before you buy a large box. Ask the seller to vacuum-seal the dates for your flight home.
Meal Timing Around Prayer
Crowd levels depend on prayer times, the season, the restaurant's location and whether it is Ramadan or Hajj. Restaurants near the Haram tend to fill soon after prayers end. One guide lists 30 to 45 minutes after Fajr and Isha as the busiest windows. It lists 2 pm to 4 pm and 11 pm to 1 am as quieter times. Treat both as general guidance and not fixed rules.
I recommend eating outside peak prayer times to avoid long queues. Ful canteens open from about 5 am, and tamees bread often sells out by mid-morning, so go early for both.
For food safety, choose freshly cooked food served hot, and pick clean, reputable places with steady turnover. Skip pre-cut fruit from open stalls in hot weather, drink bottled water, and carry hand sanitiser for meals on the go.
Get to Your Meal Easily With Hujjaj Umrah Taxi
I run Hujjaj Umrah Taxi, part of Al Harbi Transport, and the company is registered with Nusuk. Some of the cheaper restaurants in Aziziyah and Batha sit farther from the Haram, and roads fill up right after prayer.
A ride booked before you set out saves you hunting for a taxi while you are hungry. Nothing is charged online when you book, and cancellation is free up to 12 hours before pickup.
Book a ride to your meal in Makkah
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Get a quote on WhatsAppFrequently Asked Questions
- Is the food in Makkah halal?
- SGS reports that since November 2023 the Saudi Food and Drug Authority has required halal certification for more foods. These include processed meat products and ready meals. That rule covers food products, and the report does not mention restaurants. Listing sites do not check each venue, so ask staff about meat sourcing and look for halal marks on packaged food.
- Can I order food delivery to my hotel in Makkah?
- Most guides name HungerStation and Jahez. HungerStation says it covers over 102 cities and regions across the Kingdom. Its App Store page does not name Makkah, so check that your hotel address shows restaurants first. Enter your hotel name and ask to meet the courier at the lobby or designated pickup point, since couriers may not reach guest floors.
- How much should I budget for food per day?
- Plan about SAR 75 to 150 per person for a day of affordable meals plus one more substantial meal. That covers a Hijazi breakfast, a fast-food lunch and a mid-range dinner, using the estimates above. A hotel buffet dinner lifts the total to about SAR 125 to 230. Add a small amount for tea, water and dates between meals.
- Is it easy to find iftar in Makkah during Ramadan?
- Yes, but plan ahead, because many restaurants change their hours in Ramadan. The Hyatt dining page lists a daily iftar at The Oasis from 5:30 pm to 9 pm, with no price. Budget hotel vouchers from past Ramadans listed SAR 50 and SAR 95 per adult, and prices change each year. Book hotel buffets in advance, and carry dates and water in case queues delay your meal.