Hotel towers
Guards in the lobby, by the lifts and at floor entrances, following guest movement and directing visitors. Female guards are available for women's floors, along with Arabic and English speaking guards.
Halcones Security Company · Makkah
Security Guard Company in Makkah
Facilities in Makkah run to the Hajj and Umrah calendar, with the heaviest pressure in Ramadan and the Hajj season. Halcones supplies male and female guards to your hotel or pilgrim housing building on an annual or seasonal contract, under a Category One licence from the Supreme Authority for Industrial Security (SAIS).
Quotation request
Request a quote for your facility in Makkah
Answer a few questions about your facility. The Halcones team will contact you within 15 minutes with a quote tailored to your needs.
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Makkah's economy
Hospitality and pilgrim housing come first
Hospitality is the largest activity in Makkah. The Ministry of Tourism announced in 2025 that licensed rooms in the city had passed 300,000. Hotel towers concentrate around the Grand Mosque and in the Jabal Omar area, while other properties spread through outer districts and move their guests to the Haram by bus.
Pilgrim housing differs from a hotel. The Ministry of Tourism has announced that some buildings are licensed as temporary accommodation that may operate only during the Hajj season, while hotels work under year-round licences. A pilgrim housing building therefore usually needs a seasonal contract that starts before the pilgrims arrive and ends after they leave, while a hotel needs an annual contract with a seasonal increase.
Beyond hospitality, Makkah has an industrial city overseen by MODON, as well as administrative buildings, schools, hospitals and large accommodation blocks for hotel and service-company staff. Movement at all of these facilities changes in season, because of the traffic and entry arrangements for the city.
Facility types
What Makkah facilities typically need
Hajj and Umrah housing
A round-the-clock guard at the entrance, visitor logging and control of bus arrivals and departures to the building manager's schedule, on a seasonal contract.
Hotel and company staff housing
Logging of staff buses, monitoring of residents' compliance with housing rules and guarding of attached stores.
Hospitals and medical centres
Directing patients and visitors, controlling access to inpatient wards and providing female guards for women's sections, with increases in the Hajj season at the hospital's request.
Factories and warehouses
Truck gate guarding and movement logs, with shifts adjusted to supply schedules during the season.
Industries
The industries that matter most in Makkah
Each industry has its own page and quote form:
- Hotels & Hospitality: Hotel towers around the Grand Mosque and hotels in outer districts.
- Hajj & Umrah Pilgrim Housing: Hajj and Umrah housing buildings on seasonal contracts.
- Worker & Staff Accommodation: Accommodation for hotel staff, service companies and seasonal workers.
- Hospitals & Medical Centres: Hospitals and medical centres under seasonal pressure.
Before you send
What to include in a Makkah request
- The district and the building's distance from the Grand Mosque, which shapes guest and bus movement.
- The number of buildings, floors and capacity of each.
- Pilgrim arrival and departure dates, and bus schedules if known.
How Makkah is covered from our Riyadh office
The company is based in Al Olaya, Riyadh, and our licence covers the whole of Makkah Region. Makkah is contracted separately from Jeddah and Taif, and your sites in the region can be combined under one contract.
Timing matters in the Hajj season. Send your request well ahead, with the number of buildings, their capacity and pilgrim arrival and departure dates. We contact you within 15 minutes, and the quotation sets out guards, shifts and start date.
Guarding here covers your building and its immediate surroundings. Public roads, squares and the holy sites are organised by the official authorities, and our guards work to their instructions.
Review licence 2611000012 and company details →Frequently asked questions
Security guarding in Makkah: questions
01What contract suits pilgrim housing in Makkah?+
A seasonal contract is usually the right fit, starting before pilgrims arrive and ending after they leave. State the dates and number of buildings in your request, and the quotation will give the guard numbers.
02Are female guards available for Makkah hotels?+
Yes, female guards are available on all shifts, including nights, for women's floors and entrances.
03When should I request guarding for the Hajj season?+
The earlier the request, the easier it is to arrange guards and shifts. You can send it now with the expected dates, and we will confirm the details with you.
04Can one contract cover my Makkah hotel and our Jeddah branch?+
Yes, one contract can combine your sites in Makkah Region. List each site in your request.
05Can you cover my hotel in Ramadan under a separate contract?+
Yes, a seasonal contract for Ramadan is possible, or the Ramadan guard numbers can be added to your annual contract. Give the days and shifts in your request.
A quote for your facility in Makkah
Give your facility type, number of guards and shifts, and we will contact you within 15 minutes.