Overview
Jeddah, the second largest city of the Kingdom after Riyadh, has long been established as the trading hub of Saudi Arabia and has earned itself the title of being the commercial capital of the country. It is also the main gate through which the Muslim pilgrims arrive for the religious Hajj or Umra performance. Comprising of over 1500km, the population of more than one and a half million reflects foreign influence as this city is also the home of the majority of expats. The city offers shopping centers, souks, restaurants, corniche on the Red Sea coast, scuba diving along with the beautiful King Fahad Fountain which is a magnificent sight to watch especially at night when it sends colored water as high as two hundred and sixty meters.
