The magnificent 10,000-room complex of Abraj Kudai, the world’s largest hotel, is about to be completed in Mecca. The project, whose construction started in 2015 and was actually planned to be completed in 2017, had its opening postponed to 2020 due to the economic crisis at that time. Later, due to the global pandemic crisis, the opening date was extended a little longer and it is not completed as of 2023.
Abraj Kudai‘s magnificent design, It consists of 12 towers, each approximately 45 floors high. Especially People who made the pilgrimage to Mecca It aims to host many guests, especially In total in the project 10,000 rooms and more than 70 restaurants will be found. The construction of this magnificent hotel, carried out by the Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia, will cost 3.5 billion dollars.
Abraj Kudai’s artistic depictions are part of the complex. like a miniature city is and 4 helicopter landing pads It shows that you have it. It is also stated that the entire hotel will be reserved only for hosting royal guests. This large-scale project looks set to hold the title of being the largest hotel in the world for a long time. However, it is also controversial whether such huge hotel projects will be commercially profitable.
Abraj Kudai: Features Beyond Magnificence
Exceptional features of Abraj Kudai Hotel include:
Rooms and Suites: Guests are offered a choice of more than 1,000 rooms and suites. These rooms come in different sizes and are equipped with luxury features, so they can appeal to all types of guests.
Restaurants: There are 70 different concept restaurants in the complex. Offering dishes from different cuisines, these restaurants welcome guests with a variety of tastes and flavors.
The mall: Abraj Kudai houses a large shopping mall. Guests have the opportunity to shop in stores of various brands.
Congress and Meeting Areas: The hotel complex has large congress and meeting rooms. Suitable for business visits, these areas are used for conferences and other events.
Spa and Wellness Center: There is a spa and wellness center that offers guests relaxation and rejuvenation. Facilities such as massage, fitness center and sauna are provided.
Religious Services: ABraj Kudai also hosts religious services to provide easy access for pilgrims to Mecca. Features such as mosques and prayer areas offer guests the opportunity to pray.
Reasons for Delay in Abraj Kudai Project
The Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which owns the Abraj Kudai project, has close relations with The Saudi Binladin Group (SBL), one of the country’s leading construction companies. However, the decisions taken by the government directly affect the SBL. Especially due to low oil prices, the government has taken measures such as “cancelling projects, suspending them and postponing payments.” This situation led to damage to SBL.
To make matters worse, SBL One of its cranes fell into the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, resulting in the death of 107 people.. Following this incident, the company faced a restriction such as “a complete ban on receiving new government contracts”, which made the situation of the company even more difficult.
To cope with the potential financial collapse, SBL had to lay off thousands of employees and halted work on many important projects such as Abraj Kudai. This has led to further delays in the completion and opening of the project.
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