Re: Where is Kaaba?
This makes it a planning quagmire. There's got to be a better middle ground. These decisions should be taken on a case-by-case basis and ramifications should be considered carefully.
There was another proposal before these monsters were built: build hotels far away and have a dedicated tunnel to ferry guests in busses. It happened to a degree, but it was only a matter of time before someone decided a hotel right next door could make more money.