Indonesia’s government has begun acquiring land in Mecca to construct an Indonesian Hajj Village, President Prabowo Subianto was informed on Wednesday by Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani.
The project, first proposed by President Prabowo and approved during talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, takes advantage of Saudi Arabia’s upcoming January 2026 law allowing full foreign ownership of property in the holy city.
Minister Roeslani reported to the president at the Presidential Palace: “Saudi authorities provided eight plots—from 25 to over 80 hectares—near the Grand Mosque (Masjid al Haram).”
The terrain includes both flat and hilly sites. Any necessary relocation and compensation for current residents will be handled entirely by the Saudi government, ensuring Indonesia receives land in “clean and clear” condition.
Under the agreement, Indonesia must submit detailed infrastructure designs and development plans by October, paving the way for facilities tailored to Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. Beyond accommodation, the new complex will feature a commercial district to serve visitors year‑round.
Roeslani stated a Danantara-led consortium will manage construction, likely financed jointly by the central government and SOEs.
“This flagship project demonstrates our commitment to improving pilgrimage services for millions of Indonesians,” he added.
The Indonesian Hajj Village aims to streamline lodging, catering, and cultural amenities for pilgrims, marking a first—fully owned Indonesian property in Mecca—and strengthening ties between the two nations under Saudi Vision 2030.
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