7Abraj Al Bait, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

  • Height: 601 meters (1,971 feet)
  • Floors: 120
  • Completed: 2012

Located in the holy city of Mecca, the Abraj Al Bait is a government-owned complex designed to cater to the millions of pilgrims who visit the city every year. It includes hotels, shopping centers, and prayer areas.

The central clock tower is the most recognizable feature of the complex, topped by a large crescent and boasting the world’s largest clock face. It is situated close to the Masjid al-Haram, offering direct access to the most sacred mosque in Islam.

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