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Al Ghassalah

City in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Overview

Al Ghassalah is a small town in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia, serving both locals and pilgrims traveling to nearby holy sites. Known for its traditional atmosphere, local markets, and friendly community, it offers an authentic taste of Saudi culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Region
Makkah
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Riyadh
Coordinates
21.45°, 39.87°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$905
Local Cost
$515
Local Income
$0
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
29.0°C
Summer Avg
34.3°C
Winter Avg
22.3°C
Record High
48.7°C
Record Low
7.6°C
Humidity
34%
Precipitation
37 mm
Internet Speed
181 Mbps
Upload
70 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 57 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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