Jakarta — Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, has announced plans to purchase additional land in Mecca as part of its long-term strategy to expand accommodation facilities for Indonesian Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
The proposed site is located approximately 600 meters from the Grand Mosque, marking one of the closest Indonesian-owned developments to Islam’s holiest site.
The announcement follows Danantara’s earlier acquisition of hospitality and real estate assets within the Thakher City area, including the Novotel Makkah, situated roughly 2.5 kilometers from the mosque.
Speaking at the Indonesia Economic Outlook 2026, Danantara Chief Executive Officer Rosan Roeslani said the new acquisition will significantly enhance access and convenience for Indonesian pilgrims.
According to Roeslani, the expanded Hajj Village will be connected through a dedicated tunnel system, allowing more direct movement between the accommodation area and central Mecca. While technical details of the tunnel were not disclosed, he confirmed that both land and hotel assets for the project have already been secured.
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Danantara plans to develop 13 high-rise buildings within the Hajj Village zone, specifically designed to serve Indonesian pilgrims during Hajj and Umrah seasons. The agreement for the development was finalized on December 14, 2025, laying the foundation for large-scale construction.
Earlier updates from Danantara highlighted ongoing progress at the Thakher Complex, which serves as the initial phase of the broader Hajj infrastructure plan in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
The Thakher Complex currently spans approximately 4.4 hectares and includes three operational towers with 1,461 hotel rooms. Additional plots within the area are earmarked for future commercial, retail, and residential developments.
Danantara’s Chief Investment Officer, Pandu Sjahrir, stated that the long-term vision is to expand total accommodation capacity to around 6,000 rooms, capable of hosting approximately 22,000 pilgrims.
This capacity would represent nearly 10 percent of Indonesia’s annual Hajj quota, reinforcing the country’s efforts to improve comfort, accessibility, and logistical efficiency for its pilgrims in Mecca.
