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A GUEST OF SAUDIA
MADINAH
CITY GUIDE
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INTRODUCTION USEFUL INFORMATION
WEATHER
Average temperature during the year
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Jan Apr Jul Oct
11 20 24 18
26 39 43 30
Feb May Aug Nov
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Mar Jun Sep Dec
18 24 23 12
Maximum Minimum
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PLACES TO VISIT
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1. Mosque of Al-Ghamama
3. Ghar Al Sajda
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6. Masjid al-Qiblatayn 11. King Fahd Complex for the Printing of
the Holy Quran
The Mosque of the Two Qiblas in Madinah
uniquely houses two prayer niches (mihrabs), Is the largest printing plant located in
one niche faces Jerusalem (Al-Aqsa Mosque) Madinah, Saudi Arabia that publishes the
and the other one faces Mecca (Kaaba). Qur’an in Arabic and other languages. The
Historically important for Muslims this mosque company produces about 10 million copies
is accentuated by the design of twin minarets a year since 1985, and made over 10 million
and twin domes which stand out with their books of the Qur’an that has been distributed
beautiful Islamic design all around the world.
This palace was built by Sa’id Ibn al-‘As when Designed for shopping, entertainment and
he was governor of Madinah under Caliph relaxation, the Al Rashid Mall has a multitude
Mu’awiya. It is located in Wadi al-Aqeeq that of global well-known brands and a variety of
runs along the western boundary of Madinah. unique restaurants that cater to every palate
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TRAVELING TIPS HEALTH TIPS
FOR VISITORS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FOR MADINAH GUESTS
Free wheelchairs are available for visitors of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi Take precautions when consuming food and drinks outside;
during their stay in Madinah. ensure vegetables and fruits are thoroughly washed.
Avoid exposure to the sun for long periods, and try staying
Folding chairs are available for visitors with weak physical abilities.
away from crowded places as much as possible.
Hotels and buses do not support visitors with special needs, Have plenty of fluids on hot days, especially on the
therefore it is ideal to let your hotel know of your needs in advance Day of ‘Arafah.
or have a private assistant throughout the trip.
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SERVICES AROUND
MADINAH
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HOSPITAL HOTEL RENTAL RESTAURANTS
1. King Fahd Hospital 19. Le Méridien Madinah 31. Al Wefaq Rent A Car 41. Al Baik Restaurant, Madinah
2. Ohud Hospital 20. InterContinental Dar Al 32. Hanco Rent A Car Fast food
Hijra Madinah 42. Babel Restaurant
3. Al-Thyqat General 33. Jama Rent A Car
Medical Complex 21. Al Madinah Harmony Hotel Fast food
34. Budget Migration
4. Prince Sultan Military 22. Rove Hotel 43. Al Atbaq Restaurant
35. Modern fleets Rent A Car
Medical City Pakistani
23. Sofaraa Al Huda Hotel
36. Alyam Alarabi Rent A Car
5. Saudi German Hospital 44. Shalimar Restaurants
24. The Oberoi, Madina
37. Hanco Rent A Car Indian
6. King Abdullah Bin
25. Al Rawda Royal Inn
Abdulaziz Dialysis Center 38. Avis Rent A Car 45. Acve Turkish Restaurant
26. Anwar Al Madinah
7. Dr. Hamid Sulaiman Al- 39. Al Thaqeb Rent A Car Turkish
Mövenpick Hotel
Ahmadi Hospital
40. Budget Rent A Car - 46. Seafood Restaurant
27. Salihiya Hotel
8. Al Ansaar general Al Azizia Seafood
Hospital 28. Hotel Pullman Zamzam
Madina 47. Beiruti
9. Tayeb City Hospital Lebanese
29. Millennium Taiba Madinah
10. Rahma Hospital
48. Shing Yang
outpatient 30. Grand Marmara Hotel
Chinese
11. Safa Al-Madinah Hospital
49. Half Moon
12. Aldar Hospital DATES MARKET Coffee shop
13. Medical Rehabilitation 50. jazz lounge madinah
Hospital 56. Central Dates Market International cuisine
14. Madina National Hospital 57. Sultan Al Tomor
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