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Halal Companion does not independently verify the halal certification status of individual restaurants. Makkah and Madinah operate under Saudi Arabia's Islamic food regulations, and halal food is the widely established standard across both cities. Sourcing practices, particularly for imported meat or poultry, can vary by restaurant. We recommend speaking directly with a member of staff before ordering to confirm. InshaAllah, we aim to provide more detailed sourcing and certification information for each listing in a future update.
Halal Companion lists 7 dessert shops in Makkah sorted by walking distance from Masjid al-Haram. Cinnabon is the closest at 22 metres from the mosque, inside the Abraj al-Bait Clock Tower complex. B Laban and Dunkin Donuts are within 250 metres. Mado and Krispy Kreme are within 400 metres. Ice Cream Al Haramayn and Bens Cookies are the furthest at around 500 to 600 metres, still an easy 10 minute walk from the mosque.
Most dessert shops near Masjid al-Haram are open very late, with several running 24 hours. Cinnabon, B Laban, and Dunkin Donuts are all open around the clock, making them convenient for pilgrims looking for something sweet after Isha, late Tawaf, or Tarawih during Ramadan.
Dessert prices near Masjid al-Haram range from around 10 to 30 SAR for individual items at Cinnabon, Dunkin Donuts, and Krispy Kreme. Mado and B Laban tend to be slightly higher. Most dessert shops in the Clock Tower area are priced similarly to their international counterparts.
Near Masjid al-Haram you can find cinnamon rolls and pastries at Cinnabon, doughnuts at Krispy Kreme and Dunkin Donuts, cookies at Bens Cookies, Turkish ice cream and desserts at Mado, and dairy-based sweets at B Laban. Ice Cream Al Haramayn is also within walking distance for traditional scooped ice cream.
