In partnership with the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, the Balady+ app launched an integrated digital experience for the Hajj season 1446 AH to facilitate the journey of pilgrims through accurate, interactive maps that reflect on-the-ground realities and enhance the quality of municipal services within the holy sites.
Developed through national efforts, the Balady+ app offers an interactive 3D map experience with accurate, up-to-date local content that reflects the dynamic nature of cities. It is supported by smart mobility services that deliver real-time information on roads, locations, and services, including indoor navigation within shopping centers, as well as alerts about speed bumps, obstacles, and road closures.
During the Hajj season, the app’s team updated over 11,000 landmarks on the map, including the entrances and exits of the Grand Mosque, surrounding streets, and arrival and departure routes. The updates also covered hospitals and health centers, Red Crescent sites, drinking fountains, restrooms, and more than 160 other essential locations.
The app also provides smart services such as reminder alerts, prayer times, and offline access to the Holy Quran, ensuring that pilgrims can benefit from these features even without an internet connection. It can be downloaded using the following link: https://balady.go.link/kOJXF.
