Sitting at 483 meters with awe-inspiring panoramas of the sacred landmarks of Makkah, this magnificent Mussallah has also earned the Guinness World Record for “Highest Prayer Room Within a Skybridge”
Athwifa Saleem
Saudi Arabia‘s holy city of Makkah has no shortage of prayer rooms – the destination for millions of pilgrims each year who come for the Hajj, but also for the city’s near 1.5 million residents. With the opening of a new five-star hotel, the city is now also home to the world’s highest prayer room, soaring 483 meters above sea level, and standing at 179 meters tall.
Located at the Address Jabal Omar Makkah, a luxurious new hotel in the heart of Makkah, Sky Mussallah, is the highest prayer room in the world, located in the interconnecting bridge that links the property’s two towers. The mussallah offers guests a sensational vantage point to immerse themselves in complete spirituality while admiring the magnificent landmarks of Makkah. It has been meticulously designed to create a heartfelt connection to its sacred surroundings, providing a bird’s-eye view of Masjid al-Haram with a full sight of the Holy Kaaba, where the whole city pulsates with life every year during the “Hajj & Umrah” season.
The interiors of Sky Mussallah are equally beautiful, featuring a seamless fusion of ancient Arabian charm and contemporary luxury. The stunning Arabic calligraphy on the walls adds a layer of profound grace to the ambience, and each stroke of the calligraphy tells a different story about the “Names of God in Islam”, such as Al-Muqaddim (The Advancer), and Al-Mani (The Shielder and Protector), infusing the space with a sense of reverence and connection to the rich Islamic heritage.
As dawn breaks over Makkah, visitors can witness the stunning beauty of the holy city awakening, transporting them to a world of tranquillity and peace. When the sun begins its descent, the Mussallah transforms into a sanctuary of serenity, with the fading sunlight painting a palette of warm tones, which create an unforgettable spiritual experience and a sacred haven for contemplation and prayer.
As the world’s highest prayer room, the mussallah is spacious enough to accommodate around 520 people, as it spans 550 square meters, making it perfect for prayer no matter the time of the day with uninterrupted, inspiring views of Al Masjid Al Haram. The Sky Mussallah is a testament to the architectural brilliance and boundless creativity of the Jabal Omar Development Company, which employed cutting-edge technologies and special equipment to design this incredible space.
The latest landmark property by Emaar’s Address Hotels group offers a retreat of warmth and enchantment, weaving together a tapestry of truly unforgettable experiences for both pilgrims and travellers. Address Jabal Omar Makkah is a shiny new addition to the city’s hospitality scene, comprising two towers that flank the courtyard of the Grand Mosque – each edifice boasts its helipad and houses 634 rooms and 108 suites. Aside from the stunning Sky Mussallah, other highlights include a three-bedroom penthouse suite and a lavish 470 square metre four-bedroom penthouse, as well as four restaurants – serving authentic Hejazi cuisine -, two lobby lounges, two club lounges, and a fully equipped business centre.
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