It features 18 modern canopies fitted with 36 mist fans.
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has completed the second phase of a shading and cooling project around Mount Arafat ahead of Hajj 2026.
The project significantly expands shaded and cooled areas for pilgrims, increasing coverage to five times last year’s level and spanning more than 272,000 square metres across both phases.
The second phase features 18 canopies equipped with 36 misting fans, as well as seven cooling units and 107 misting fan columns, according to the commission.
The development builds on the first phase completed in 2025, which included three canopies, six misting fans, and more than 165 misting fan columns.
Authorities said the project is part of an integrated system designed to improve conditions across the holy sites and help pilgrims perform their rituals in greater comfort.
The initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Vision 2030 and the Pilgrim Experience Programme, aiming to advance sustainable development across the holy sites.
