MADINAH – JANUARY is the perfect time to visit Madinah when you can enjoy the warmth of the sun during Duhar prayer as the temperature during the day is around 20 degrees, and be wafted by cool breezes during Maghreb and Isha prayer when the temperature lowers to winter levels.

At this time of year the nights can be cold with the thermometer dropping to between 12 and 16 degrees, considered the perfect temperature for a good night’s sleep, which you can best enjoy at Shaza Al Madina comfortably snuggled under a soft blanket with the exalted peace of mind that you are sleeping within the precincts of Al Masjid Al Nabawi.

“Shaza Al Madina enjoys a privileged location only a few steps away from Al Masjid Al Nabawi, making it the ideal hotel for guests to enjoy a deeply enriched spiritual experience enhanced by the luxurious comfort and exquisite décor inspired by the legendary Silk Route.” said Amjad Irshaidat – Country General Manager of Shaza KSA.

Pointing out that the hotel, which includes 469 different rooms and suites, caters to the desire of customers and their family members, as the hotel has single and double rooms in addition to the "one-bedroom" junior suite and "two- or three-bedroom" executive suite.

He added that the peak of luxury in the hotel is embodied by the "royal" suite, which is considered the first of its kind in Madina, with its charming views of the Holy Prophet's Mosque, in addition to several restaurants and distinguished facilities for conferences, all amenities befitting a five-star hotel.

“For pilgrims or visitors Shaza Al Madina offers its guests from around the world a serene environment in which to enjoy the unique Shaza experience that combines sophistication and location in effortless style, creating an intimate and discreetly luxurious ambience that makes Shaza the first choice of the most discerning travellers.”

Shaza Al Madina is also a popular fine dining destination where guests and visitors can choose from a menu of delicious dishes in the beautiful Arabesque restaurant, or take afternoon tea in the Shalimar Lounge where you can enjoy freshly made cakes and cookies while looking out to a view of the street leading towards Al Haram. As an alternative, walking around the hotel, nearby gate number 22 there are many donuts and coffee shops, and other popular brands. — SG