City Overview & History
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Jeddah Residents
The hub of most expatriates in the country, Jeddah is the most cosmopolitan city of…
Jeddah History
Jeddah’s literal meaning “grandmother” refers to the grandmother of mankind Eve and tradition says that…
Jeddah Today
Jeddah, the second largest city of the Kingdom after Riyadh, has long been established as…
Health & Safety
Health and Safety
To be safe and out of trouble in Jeddah following are the guidelines: • Abayas…
Places to Visit
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King Abdullaziz Mosque and setting area
The King Abdul Aziz Mosque is perhaps one of the oldest mosques in Jeddah, with…
Home Arts Museum
The museum was opened in 1997 and has a large number of colourful art pieces,…
Abdulraouf Khalil Museum
A mosque, a citadel and respective houses of Saudi Arabian, Islamic, International and Public Heritage…
Safeyeh bin Zagr Museum
The 8 wing museum houses documents and paintings that preserve the traditions, heritage and customs…
Museum of King Abdulaziz University
This double story museum contains a large collection of the possessions of the King Abdulaziz…
Marine Science College Museum
The Marine Museum has a collection of live and fossilized fish on display. The Museum…
Hotels
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Al Azhar Hotel
Located near the center of old Jeddah, Al Azhar offers good quality food, nice rooms,…
Al Barraq Hotel
Although smaller, but reasonably well maintained hotel, Barraq offers a great value for money to…
Al Nakheel Hotel
The favorite of the budget bunch, Al-Nakheel offers well furnished and well maintained rooms. It…
Al Billad Hotel
Fabulous tropical garden, in house bakery, lovely covered veranda and 20 upstairs bungalows along with…
Movenpick Jeddah
One of the recently constructed hotels, this 140 room building offers ballroom, boardroom, and meeting…
Shopping
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Gabel Street
If you are looking for local and cheap items Gabel Street is your destination to…
Serafi MegaMall
Located in the prime area, at the intersection of Tahliah Street and Siteen Street Serafi…
Mall of Arabia
This three storied mall with a three thousand car parking facility hosts more than 300…
Coral Mall
A newly constructed modern shopping home, the two level shopping center by Midad Group containing…
Red Sea Mall
Anchored by the Danube chain store, this tri storied mall is a welcome additional to…
Halal Restaurants
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Barrio Fiesta
Cuisine: Filipino Location: Al-Mahmal Centre top floor King Abdul Aziz St, Mahallet Al-Yemen
Al-Nakheel
Cuisine: Traditional Food Location: Corniche Road Timings: 09.00 am to 02.30 am Phone: 02 6066644
Restaurants
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Cuisine: Filipino Location: Al-Mahmal Centre top floor King Abdul Aziz St, Mahallet Al-Yemen
Al-Nakheel
Cuisine: Traditional Food Location: Corniche Road Timings: 09.00 am to 02.30 am Phone: 02 6066644
Festivals
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Eid Ul Fitr Festival
Jeddah’s main and most popular festival is Eid Ul Fitr Festival. This takes place in…
Jeddah Summer Festival
An annual event since the year 2000, Jeddah summer festival has been taking place in…
Jeddah Summer Festival
An annual event since the year 2000, Jeddah summer festival has been taking place in…
Transportation - Getting Around
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Driving Tips
If you have an international driving license it is recommended (with translation) but not required…
From the Airport
Jeddah serves as the entry point for airlines all across the world. King Abdulaziz International…
