Al Masjid Al Haram — the Grand Mosque surrounding the Holy Kaaba — is, self-evidently, the defining experience of every visit to Makkah, the Tawaf circumambulation of the Kaaba and the Sa'i walking between the hills of Safa and Marwa being the foundational acts of both Umrah and Hajj. The mosque's capacity has been expanded to accommodate over two million worshippers simultaneously, its soaring minarets and the enormous shade structure above the Mataf creating one of the most extraordinary architectural environments on earth. Jabal an-Nour — the Mountain of Light — to the northeast of the city, with the cave of Hira where the Prophet received the first Quranic revelation, is one of the most significant sites in Islamic history, its steep climb rewarded by a cave of profound historical resonance. Jabal Thawr to the south, where the Prophet sheltered during the Hijra, is equally significant for the spiritually engaged pilgrim. The Museum of the Grand Mosque's history near the Abraj Al Bait complex illuminates the mosque's extraordinary architectural evolution across fourteen centuries. Raffles Makkah Palace with its 24/7 butler services, and free Health Club & Spa access provides the most luxurious proximity to the Holy Haram. Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah with its panoramic Kaaba and Haram views and two direct access routes to the Haram is 100 metres from the mosque. Makkah Clock Royal Tower - A Fairmont Hotel offers Kaaba view rooms steps from the Holy Kaaba within the iconic Clock Tower complex.