Al Shoqiyah Area Guide in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

With a total population of 55825 people distributed over 5.55 km²  as of 2020, Al Shoqiyah is one of the largest areas located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The area is divided into eight famous neighborhoods in Makkah.

Highlights 

• It is one of the most important neighborhoods in Makkah.
• It is divided into various important and main neighborhoods in Makkah.
• Has quite a number of basic, recreational, medical, and tourist facilities.
• Has various apartments with different sizes and great prices.

Al Shoqiyah Location

Al Shoqiyah is 6.31 away from Al Haram. It is bounded to the west by Jeddah city which is 62.10 km away, to the east by At Taif which is 66.67 km away, to the south by Al Lith which is 87.87 km away, and to the north by Huda Al-Sham which is 44.57 km away.

Surrounding Areas to Al Shoqiyah

Al Shoqiyah is surrounded by a group of well-known areas and neighborhoods in Makka such as: Al Muhammadiyah neighborhood which is 1.74 km away, Al Khalidiyyah area which is 2.09 km away, and Batha Quraish area which is 3.01km away. The Fourth Ring Road is to the west of Al Shoqiyah.

Landmarks Near Al Shoqiyah

Name of Landmarks	Distance/by car
Al Baik Restaurant	1.05Km
House Care stores	1.61km
Fitness Time	929.66 meters
Zeeka Café	1.80km
Top ten	2.51km
M Millennium	2.43km
Neighborhood garden	1.3km
Le Méridien towers	33.3km

Transportation in Al Shoqiyah

There are many bus and train stations in Al Shoqiyah which makes it easier for people to travel inside and outside the city. Here is a look at some of the most important stations: 

Name of station	Type of station	Distance
Kuday bus terminal	Bus station	3.04km
Taqwa street station	Bus station	3.09km
Ajyad street station	Bus station	3.02km
Bus station to Jeddah	Bus station	4.63km
Makkah Mass Rail Transit	Train station	3.63km
Al sahany SAPTCO	Bus station	3.38km
Haramain High Speed Railway ticket search	Train station	3.83km

Al Shoqiyah Area on The Map 

Get to Know to Al Shoqiyah Area

Neighborhoods of Al Shoqiyah Area

Al Shoqiyah Area is divided into seven main neighborhoods located in Makkah, of these neighborhoods we mention:

• Al Shoqiyah neighborhood.
• Al Zohour neighborhood.
• Al-Kakiyah neighborhood.
• Al Khalidiyyah neighborhood.
• King Fahad neighborhood.
• Batha Quraish neighborhood.
• Wali al-Ahd neighborhood.

Advantages of Living in Al Shoqiyah Area

Al Shoqiyah Area is known for its proximity to Al Haram which contributes to the Commercial and Real Estate market growth. The area also has an abundance of basic facilities such as schools, kindergartens, hospitals, and medical centers. There are plenty of hotels due to the large numbers of pilgrims in Makkah as well as apartments for sale or rent at affordable prices.

Basic and Recreational Facilities in Al Shoqiyah Area

There are many recreational facilities that are a destination for many residents and tourists and their families such as hotels, restaurants, and parks. There are also many basic facilities in the area such as schools, universities, hospitals, and pharmacies. Here is a look at some of these facilities: 

Restaurants and Cafes 

Restaurants

• Al salam modern restaurants.
• Maki House.
• Alkoba aldemashqya.
• Najd kitchens and restaurants.
• Al maida restaurant.
• Al makhdomi bukhari restaurants.
• Riyadh restaurant.
• Texas Burger Al Shoqiyah.
• Al baik restaurant.
• Bassam fish restaurant.
• Way pizza & pasta.
• Al Seddah Mandi Restaurant.
• Al jazeera Restaurants.
• Shawarma and Sauce for Fast Food Company.

Cafes 

• Mama Jamila Cafe.
• Cho Cafe.
• Black Gold coffee.
• Awake café.
• BARN CAFE.
• House cafe.
• Sader Cafe.
• Atbaa al qahwah cafe.
• 7 drops cafe. 
• Cookie cafe.
• Coffee maker cafe.

Shopping Malls and Markets

Shopping Malls

• Hijaz Mall.
• Al Diyafa Mall.
• Al Jaroushi Mall.
• Karazah mall and stores.
• Makkah Mall.

Markets 

• Al-Nahdi Markets.
• Abdullah AlOthaim Markets.
• Kekeyah souq for wholesale.
• Al burj markets and groceries. 
• Global refrigerator market.
• Tayba center for shopping.
• Makkah al Mukarramah markets.
• Al rawabi souq.

Gardens and Parks

• Neighborhood garden.
• Al Shoqiyah garden.
• Al Muhammadiyah garden.
• Al hilal garden.
• Al Muallim Park.
• Othman abu al khair park.
• Al Adel Park.
• Muntada al khair garden.

Schools and Kindergartens 

Schools 

• Alelm Alnafe national schools-girls.
• Al Nojaba national schools-girls.
• Ibdaa national secondary Schools-boys.
• Al Forsan International Schools- girls.
• Aqil Ibn Abi Talib School.
• Al shmos bin malik elementary school.
• Iqraa International schools.
• Ahil al khair school.
• Ola makkah national schools.

Kindergartens 

• Al sadaf kindergarten.
• Al Kashif national kindergarten.
• Namaa  kindergarten.
• Maqra’a al quran kindergarten.
• Nba’ Althaqafah National School.
• Taj alwaldin kindergarten.
• makkah advanced-kindergarten.

Universities and Colleges 

• College of Design.
• Umm Al-Qura University.
• Niagara College.
• Jeddah International College.
• Mecca University for Medical Specialties.
• College Of Medicine (Girls).
• College of Computers and Information Systems.

Hospital and Clinics

• Al Sarh Medical Polyclinic.
• Altibbi KSA.
• AJYAD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL.
• Shifa hospital.
• Alnoor Specialist Hospital.
• Mina Bridge Hospital.
• Al-Khalidiya Medical Complex
• Al-Khalidiya Polyclinic.

Hotels 

• Maya Palace Hotel.
• Al Bayraq Hotel.
• Burj Marweat Alkhalil.
• Sheraton Makkah hotel.
• Makkah Hotel & Towers.
• Le Méridien Towers Makkah.
• Pullman ZamZam Makkah .
• Snood Al-azama Hotel.

Pharmacies 

• Al nahdi pharmacy.
• Al Mujtama pharmacy al shaoqiya makkah.
• Al-mokhtara pharmacy.
• United.pharmacy.
• Dan Medical Pharmacy.
• ROWAIDA Pharmacy.
• Ghaya pharmacy.
• Ammar Pharmacy.
• Dawaa pharmacy hijaz.
• Alamana Pharmacy. 
• Al Amoudi Pharmacy.

Banks 

• Al Rajhi Bank.
• National Commercial Bank.
• Bank Albilad.
• Banque Saudi fransi.
• Bank AlJazira ATM.
• Alinma Bank.

Gas Stations 

• Nasim gas station.
• Al thiqa gas station.
• Wadi Al Khalil Gas Station.
• Al Shoqiyah gas station.
• Al tayseer gas station.
• Aldrees gas station. 
• Al iskan gas station.
• Al Attas Petroleum Services Station.
• Al Kaaki gas station.
• Sahil gas station.
• Al Nasir gas station.
• Arafat gas station. 

Properties in Al Shoqiyah Area

OpenSooq has a number of apartments for sale advertisements in Al Shoqiyah Area. They are categorized from most to least as follow:

Number of rooms

• 5 bedrooms.
• 4 bedrooms.
• 6 bedrooms.
• 2 bedrooms.
• 3 bedrooms.

Number of bathrooms

• 3 bathrooms.
• 4 bathrooms.
• 1 bathroom.

Floors 

• Third floor
• Second floor.
• First floor
• Fifth floor. 

Furnished/unfurnished

• Unfurnished. 

Payment method

• Cash only.
• Cash/Installments. 

Find the latest advertisements for apartments for sale in Al Shoqiyah Area, or apartments for rent in Al Shoqiyah Area on OpenSooq.