{"id":44986,"date":"2025-04-14T22:53:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T19:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/?p=44986"},"modified":"2026-10-02T03:34:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T00:34:11","slug":"makkah-ranks-5th-globally-among-the-worlds-most-visited-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/makkah-ranks-5th-globally-among-the-worlds-most-visited-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Makkah Ranks 5th Globally Among the World\u2019s Most Visited Cities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Makkah has proudly secured its place among the world\u2019s top five most visited cities, welcoming over 19.3 million international visitors in 2024, a remarkable milestone that reaffirms its global spiritual status and continued development as a premier destination.<\/p>\n<p>This achievement reflects Makkah\u2019s growing appeal as a hub for religious tourism, thanks to its unmatched spiritual significance, world-class infrastructure, and exceptional 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https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Makkah-Ranks-5th-Globally-Among-the-Worlds-Most-Visited-Cities-2-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Makkah Ranks 5th Globally Among the World\u2019s Most Visited Cities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As part of Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030, Makkah is undergoing major transformations, from the expansion of the Grand Mosque to the modernization of transportation systems and the upgrading of hospitality facilities, aiming to become a global model for religious and humanitarian tourism.<\/p>\n<p>Already home to two of Islam\u2019s holiest sites, Makkah attracts millions annually for Umrah and Hajj.<\/p>\n<p>With ongoing improvements and strategic planning, the city is preparing to accommodate over 30 million pilgrims each year by 2030, solidifying its place as one of the most dynamic and spiritually significant cities in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/reseda-alba-a-key-player-in-saudi-arabias-fight-against-desertification\/\">Reseda Alba: A Key Player in Saudi Arabia\u2019s Fight Against Desertification<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Makkah has proudly secured its place among the world\u2019s top five most visited cities, welcoming over 19.3 million international visitors in 2024, a remarkable milestone that reaffirms its global spiritual status and continued development as a premier destination. 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