The visual icons in the cities of Makkah al-Mukarramah and Jeddah refer to the landmarks or physical features that distinguish their architectural identity. More broadly, the design of these icons can be used to signify Saudi culture in general. The most prominent ones are as follows:
Makkah al-Mukarramah
- The Clock Tower, located within the King Abdulaziz Endowment adjacent to the Grand Mosque in Makkah al-Mukarramah City, covers an area of 1.5 million m². The project consists of seven interconnected towers, with the Clock Tower directly overlooking the Grand Mosque.
- The Makkah Clock is one of the manifestations of urban advancement in the region and an icon of the Kingdom's Islamic visual identity.
- Jabal al-Rahmah is part of the pilgrims' journey during the Hajj pilgrimage, standing on Jabal al-Rahmah.
Jeddah
- The Flagpole, located in the middle of King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Square, is the tallest flagpole in the world according to the Guinness World Records, with a height exceeding 171 m.
- King Fahd Fountain is the tallest fountain of its kind in the world according to the Guinness World Records.
- Khuzam Tower is a water tower in Jeddah, located in the al-Nuzlah al-Yamaniyah Neighborhood in the Khuzam Palace area.
- The Radio and Television Tower, belonging to the Ministry of Media, was built in 2006 and stands at 250 m with an observation deck for viewing the city of Jeddah.
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