About BeyondMakkah

Why We Exist

Makkah is one of the world's most important cities. It is the spiritual centre of Islam, home to millions of residents, and welcomes millions more visitors every year.

Yet despite its significance, there are remarkably few independent platforms dedicated to covering the city in depth.

BeyondMakkah was created to change that.

We believe Makkah deserves thoughtful journalism, trusted guides, original insights, and meaningful storytelling that help people better understand the city beyond the rituals alone.

What We Cover

We publish:

• News and developments
• Analysis of the city's transformation
• In-depth guides and insights
• Hotel search tools

Our goal is simple: to help people better understand Makkah, whether they are visiting for the first time, returning for Umrah, living in the city, or investing from abroad.

Our Editorial Approach

We believe Makkah deserves the same level of coverage as any of the world's great cities.

Our content is independent, research-driven, and grounded in local knowledge.

We aim to provide balanced, useful, and honest information that puts the interests of our readers first.