{
  "id": 7982539,
  "title": "Hajj and Umrah: Makkah hotels for every budget, from premium to affordable stays",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/hajj-and-umrah-makkah-hotels-for-every-budget-from-premium-to-7982539",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-17T07:48:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/09/15/makkah-hotels-for-every-budget-during-hajj-umrah/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Makkah hotels cater to every budget, from premium to affordable stays, as the next Hajj season approaches in May 2027. Saudi authorities have initiated preparations, including operational plans and requirements for participating countries. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has begun meetings with pilgrim affairs offices in over 75 countries.\n\nBooking a hotel for Hajj and Umrah differs from ordinary holidays. Hajj packages include accommodation and transport, while Umrah travellers have more flexibility to book directly. The current Umrah season runs until April 7, about five weeks before Hajj is expected to begin.\n\nFor those prioritizing proximity to the Grand Mosque, options include Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah, Raffles Makkah Palace, and InterContinental Dar Al Tawhid Makkah. Five-star hotels like Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency offer short walks to the mosque, easy access to essentials, and a prime location at King Fahd Gate.\n\nFamily-friendly choices include Raffles Makkah Palace, which offers spacious all-suite layouts and a private entrance to the Grand Mosque. InterContinental Dar Al Tawhid is ideal for direct access to the mosque, while Makkah Clock Royal Tower provides stunning Kaaba views.\n\nBudget-conscious travellers can opt for Kiswah Tower 5 Hotel, which offers affordable rates and shuttle transport. Al Ebaa Hotel is another cost-effective option with flexible access to multiple mosque gates.",
  "summary": "Choosing a hotel in Makkah for Hajj or Umrah is different from booking an ordinary holiday stay. It is not only about comfort, but also about location, logistics, speed and ease of access to the Grand Mosque . With the next Hajj season expected to fall in May 2027, Saudi authorities have begun preparations , including operational plans, regulations and the requirements countries must meet before…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Hajj and Umrah: Makkah hotels for every budget, from premium to affordable stays",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/hajj-and-umrah-makkah-hotels-for-every-budget-from-premium-to",
        "published": "2026-09-17T07:48:18.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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