Halal CompanionFrequently Asked Questions
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 13 food court restaurants near Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, all inside the Abraj Al-Bait (Clock Tower) complex within 400 metres of the mosque. Options include Sbarro for pizza, Okashi and Baytoti for Asian dishes, Smashburger and Chickmix for burgers, Uzbek Foods for Central Asian cuisine, and Tim Hortons and Dunkin Donuts for coffee and snacks.
The food court restaurants inside the Clock Tower complex start from 212 metres from Masjid al-Haram. Most options are between 212 and 260 metres, around a 4 to 6 minute walk from the Haram gates.
Most are. Of the 13 food court restaurants in the Clock Tower complex, 9 are open 24 hours, including Tim Hortons, Okashi, Dunkin Donuts, Uzbek Foods, Lounge 99, Tauheed Restaurant, and Farooji Express. Sbarro and Baytoti open from midday but stay open until 3am.
The Clock Tower food courts cover a broad range: pizza at Sbarro, Asian fusion at Okashi and Baytoti, burgers at Smashburger and Chickmix, Central Asian cuisine at Uzbek Foods, Middle Eastern dishes at Tauheed Restaurant and Farooji Express, and coffee and snacks at Tim Hortons and Dunkin Donuts.
