10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW... Makkah Clock Tower

At 601 metres tall, Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel is the tallest concrete building and the tallest hotel in the world.

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36,000 tons: the weight of the Makkah Clock on top of the tower, the largest and highest clock in the world, which can be seen from 17 km away.

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98 million pieces of advanced fibreglass cover the face of the Makkah Clock.

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The chefs work with local farms and vendors to feature local and seasonal dishes. It imports premium Halal meat from Nebraska and fish from France daily.

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50,000 guests visit the property during the holy month of Ramadan.

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76 high-speed elevators enable guests to easily move to and from Masjid Al-Haram.

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10,000 kilometres of fibre-optic cables provide high-speed internet connections

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9 five-star restaurants offer a range of cuisines, including Asian, Mediterranean, and Saudi.

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700 seats that open in 20 seconds make up the systematic theatre in the Al Jiwar Ballroom.

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Honeymooners benefit from a number of newlywed packages, with many choosing to start their marital journey by visiting Masjid Al Haram.