Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction

The Masar Project in Mecca is one of the most ambitious urban transformation initiatives in the Middle East — a modern infrastructure corridor designed to accommodate millions of pilgrims and residents with state-of-the-art mobility, hospitality, and service facilities.
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VOTACT was engaged by Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction to visually document, monitor, and narrate the evolution of this iconic project. The goal was to provide long-term time-lapse documentation, precision aerial mapping, and cinematic video storytelling that could serve both as an operational record and a showcase of national progress.

Extremely large, multi-zone development spanning high-density urban and restricted zones.

Constant movement of heavy machinery and labor, requiring precise planning for safe drone operations.

Continuous construction under high temperature and light variations demanding robust time-lapse systems.

Need for visually engaging communication content to present the project’s progress to investors, government bodies, and the public.

VOTACT developed a comprehensive visual intelligence and storytelling system combining advanced time-lapse capture, periodic drone surveys, and professional video production. The approach ensured uninterrupted documentation, technical accuracy, and high-impact visuals aligned with the cultural and architectural significance of Mecca.

Long-Duration Time-lapse Systems: Weatherproof, solar-backed camera stations installed at multiple vantage points to capture 24/7 progress—covering major construction zones, highways, and landmark structures.


Drone Aerial Mapping: Scheduled RTK-enabled drone flights conducted during non-peak hours for 3D visualization, volumetric analysis, and large-scale progress tracking.


Video Production: Curated footage from both aerial and ground sources crafted into cinematic project documentaries and investor highlight reels.

Survey & Site Coordination: VOTACT’s team collaborated with on-site engineers and security authorities to plan safe drone corridors and fixed camera positions aligned with local operational and religious protocols.


System Installation: Rugged time-lapse units and high-stability mounts established across critical zones; drones pre-calibrated for recurring flight routes.


Ongoing Capture & Maintenance: Regularly scheduled data retrieval, visual calibration, and health checks ensured uninterrupted capture quality despite harsh desert conditions.


Editing & Post-Production: Data consolidated into time-lapse sequences and films highlighting construction milestones, architectural detailing, and the broader city impact.

Uninterrupted Visual Record: A continuous timeline of progress covering all major construction phases, from groundwork to façade completion.

Enhanced Stakeholder Communication: Professionally produced films allowed Umm Al Qura to present progress effectively to investors, government representatives, and the public.

Improved Oversight & Reporting: Drone imagery and time-lapse data served as a reliable visual verification tool for project management and compliance reporting.

Cultural and Visual Significance: Cinematic visuals reinforced the project’s importance as a symbol of Mecca’s modernization while respecting its heritage.

Future-Ready Archive: Complete digital repository of construction progress and site transformation, structured for long-term documentation and asset management.

Experience in Megaprojects: Proven expertise in handling high-scale, multi-phase construction monitoring under complex logistical conditions.

Precision and Reliability: Equipment engineered for extreme environments with real-time system diagnostics and redundancy.

Integrated Visual Storytelling: Technical documentation translated into impactful visual narratives for communication and legacy archiving.

Collaborative Execution: Coordination with multiple contractors, safety teams, and cultural authorities ensured compliance and efficiency.

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RTK-based drone imagery, 3D mapping visuals, and volumetric analysis datasets.

Monthly and milestone-based progress films for board presentations and investor relations.

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VOTACT’s integrated visual intelligence empowered Umm Al Qura to track, document, and showcase the Masar Project with unmatched clarity and precision. The combination of real-time visual evidence and professional storytelling strengthened stakeholder trust and positioned the project as a benchmark in modern urban development.

Through VOTACT’s advanced time-lapse, aerial, and video production capabilities, the Masar Project stands not only as an engineering triumph — but also as a visually documented symbol of Mecca’s evolving urban legacy.