Jeddah

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True to its name, the Science oasis is an oasis for those interested in science, Math and human body the exhibitions held here are of great interest to children and is an excellent opportunity for the whole family to enjoy..

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Naseef House

The old Jeddah architecture and the important artifacts which are stored at the Naseef House make it one of the most important museums in Jeddah.

Al-Taybat City Museum

The al-Taybat City Museum for International Civilization is a grand palace containing 300 rooms filled with items collected by a globetrotting local merchant.

Marine Science College Museum

The Museum is convieniently located next to the Red Sea, so that college students and the like can use their boats fully equipped for travel, studies and research.

Museum of King Abdulaziz University

This double story museum contains a large collection of the possessions of the King Abdulaziz Address: King Abdulaziz University

Safeyeh bin Zagr Museum

The 8 wing museum houses documents and paintings that preserve the traditions, heritage and customs prevalent in Saudi Arabia.

Abdulraouf Khalil Museum

A mosque, a citadel and respective houses of Saudi Arabian, Islamic, International and Public Heritage make up the Abdulraof Khalil Museum.

Home Arts Museum

The museum was opened in 1997 and has a large number of colourful art pieces, paintings and artifacts on display, some of which date back 70 years.

The Jeddah Science Oasis

The Al-Shallal Theme Park

Roller coasters, ice skating ring and the Amazon ride comprising of life size figures of animals and waterfall and lagoon recreated is a must see affair for the family.

Sail Island

To escape the heat of the city this Sail Island in the Red sea area is the best retreat for the family where they can eat in the extensive food courts, swimming pool, use children’s area or see the performances

Al-Balad (Old Town)

The top sight of the city, Old Al-Balad city is the reflection of historic Jeddah. Although the wall has been torn down years ago, it represents the way of living of old arabs in its buildings and the tile and

Corniche

The Red sea Corniche offers a spectacular view of the sea, lined with the shopping street you can get good bargain of gold at the Gold souk, in the Tahliya.

Scuba diving

Interestingly, the locals have no interest in scuba diving but the expats and tourist are drawn towards the diving range which are around 1 hour out to sea by a speedboat.

Parks

• Sail Island. A retreat from the blazing sun is the sail island in Jeddah. It is a water park covered with several sail like tents and offers you to enjoy the pool and recreational facilities.

Jeddah Al Khozam Museum

The Khuzam Palace belonged to King Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Al-Saud and was converted into a museum in 1995. It contains six separate exhibits ranging from the pre-Islamic period to modern day Jeddah.