Chapter 10: Investment of the Historic “Mount Uhud” to Establish Mountain Resorts, Overlooking the Prophet’s Mosque in Al-Madinah

Al-Medinah in Saudi Arabia, a prime religious destination for Muslims visiting the Prophet’s Mosque, faces overcrowding in nearby hotels. This chapter explores why Mount Uhud has not been utilized to build hotels and resorts to support religious and cultural tourism. The objective is to examine the potential of investing in Mount Uhud for touristic resorts while preserving its religious identity, aligning with the “Saudi Vision 2030” goal of increasing accommodation capacity for Pilgrimage and Umrah performers. The chapter hypothesizes that developing mountain resorts on Mount Uhud will reduce hotel congestion around the Prophet’s Mosque, attract religious tourism, and provide opportunities to enjoy Al-Madinah’s natural scenery and historical sites. Researchers used historical, descriptive, and deductive methods, including a questionnaire given to Al-Madinah residents and visitors. Based on the outcomes, a proposed design for a tourist resort on Mount Uhud was developed. Key findings indicate the feasibility of investing in Mount Uhud as a religious and historic site to establish temporary resorts, accommodate Pilgrimage and Umrah performers, and entertain Al-Madinah residents simultaneously.