Monday, October 26, 2009

New Raffles Hotel opens in Mecca. Developed by the Binladen Group - yes, that Binladen group.

Raffles mecca But since we're unclean infidels and not allowed in Mecca we'll NEVER see it, possums. Here's a pretty picture instead.

(Ed. Note: I saw this, read the article and flashed back on how the WTC Towers looked on 9/11 myself. Just saying.)

From AsiaOne Business:

Raffles Hotels and Resorts is opening an ultra-luxury hotel in Mecca, Islam's holy city where millions of Muslims flock to perform the haj every year.

It will offer guests customised services, including a tea and coffee sommelier, a chocolate room, and a creamery where chefs will whip up personalised ice-cream creations.

Set to open next April, the Raffles Makkah Palace will have 198 spacious suites and is just a three-minute walk from the Masjid al-Haram, also known as the Grand Mosque. It also has a spacious outdoor dining terrace overlooking the mosque.

More here.

3 comments:

#1 infidel said...

Does the Main tower look like Big Ben to You ?

kyros said...

damn...it does

Dinah Lord said...

Does it look like Big Ben or did the UK Muzzes turn Big Ben into a minaret already?