Jeddah

Jeddah Holidays

Jeddah, dubbed as “the Bride of the Red Sea”, this commercial heart of the kingdom is a blend of old and new. A magical city which is best explored by foot, Jeddah takes you back in time to an era when it was bustling with traders and pilgrims. A gateway to Makkah and Madinah, this town surprises you at every turn. Be it the impressive museums and landmarks, upscale malls and modern developments, an astonishing number of Guinness World Records or the winding, cobbled back streets of the old district, Jeddah is brimming with culture, history entertainment and more!

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HISTORIC JEDDAH (AL BALAD)

Historic Jeddah was founded in the 7th century and was once a thriving centre of the city. With a fascinating history, this attraction has many monuments and buildings that hide the ancient Hijazi tales behind them. Take a tour of the Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum, Nasseef House and the monuments of the Jeddah Wall. If you love visiting the popular markets, head to Souq Al-Nada and Souq Al-Khaskia.

AL RAHMA MOSQUE

With 52 outer domes in addition to the main dome and covering an area of 2,400 square metres, Al Rahma Mosque is a sight to behold! Surrounded by the sea, it also gives the illusion of floating during high tide, thus earning the name, ‘the Floating Mosque’. This mosque combines traditional architecture and Islamic art with state-of-the-art technology.

JEDDAH FOUNTAIN

Adorning the Jeddah skyline, the Jeddah Fountain is the highest fountain in the world. It was designed about 35 years ago in the form of a large incense burner symbolising the Arab culture. Known as the King Fahd Fountain, it decorates the Jeddah Corniche and pumps the Red Sea water at a speed of 233 mph.

JEDDAH TEC DIVER

Explore the depths of the Red Sea and its breathtaking coral reefs at this diving centre. Jeddah Tec Diver also imparts great diving courses under the instruction of certified trainers. Apart from experiencing a bout of diving, you can also embark on cruises organised by the centre.

 

AL QALZAM FISHERIES

 Seafood, Mediterranean -   Madina Road, Abhur Al Junoobiyah, 23731, Jeddah

COCO’BA

 Drinks and Quick Bites -   Tahlia Street, Al Andalus, 21391, Jeddah

LE TRAITEUR

 French, European -   Abu Al Abbas Ibn Abdulmutalib, Ash Shati, 23513, Jeddah

AUBERGINE

 Lebanese, Eastern European, Armenian, Arabic, Mediterranean -   Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street Al Andalus, 23326, Jeddah

KHAYAL RESTAURANT

 Barbecue, Turkish, Middle Eastern -   Prince Sultan Street Junction with Hera Street, Jeddah

ASEIL RESTAURANT

 Local Traditional Middle Eastern -   The Courtyard City - Prince Sultan Street, 21352, Jeddah

AL WADAA RESTAURANT

 Middle Eastern -   Movenpick Al Nawras Resort, Corniche Street, Ash Shati, 21424, Jeddah

MAISON DE ZAID

 European, Contemporary -   Abdul Maqsud Khojah, Ar Rawdah District 23435, Jeddah

Scuba Diving

Discover the stunning marine life deep down the Red Sea, the coastal city of Jeddah is one of the most spectacular diving and snorkelling destinations. The area is submerged, pristine, and untouched and it is where you can interact with the beauty of pure nature, and where you discover and learn about the most beautiful and rare marine creatures.

Swim with Sharks in Sharm Obhur

Located in the middle north part of Jeddah, near the luxury resort of Bhadur, Sharm Obhur is one of Jeddah's best diving destinations. Be sure that you will not be alone diving, as you will have a bunch of cute-looking turtles next to you, and you will be greeted by lionfish and eels, and the deeper you swim, the more fish and unique species you will discover! This activity is very safe, very fun, and is an exclusive trip to Jeddah.

Shipwreck Island

In the southwest of Jeddah, you will find the island of Abu Tair, where you will discover the world's most famous ship wreckage, which is all that remains of the Greek Staphonos that sank in 1978, also called the "Cable Wreck," because its cargo was mainly cables, fences, and huge steel beams.

Do not Climb Mount Laith, but Dive!

Located 200 km south of Jeddah, the charming island of Jabal Al Laith is the largest incubator for whale sharks and is one of the most beautiful diving areas in Saudi Arabia. Characterized by crystal clear water and a white-sand area of 4 sq/km, it is an ideal option for diving in spring or early summer.

Great Coral Reef

Far from the centre of Jeddah, approximately a two–hour drive to the north, is the beautiful dive site called Abu Faramesh. This 40km long reef is huge and home to tuna fish and whitetip sharks, and deep within its waters lie the famous shipwreck of “Ann Ann”, the details of which will be discovered when you reach the depth of 32 meters underwater.

Red Sea Diving

  • The Red Sea is about 35 percent saltier than other seas, and this salinity is associated with health benefits such as improved circulation.
  • It is home to more than 1,200 species of fish, nearly 20 percent of which are found only in the Red Sea.
  • The sea is home to the fastest fish in the world: the solitary sailfish, an extremely rare fish that can swim up to more than 109 kilometres per hour.
  • With year-round sun, divers don’t have to worry about the water being too cold. Surface water temperatures around Jeddah range from the high 70s Fahrenheit in winter to the high 80s in summer.

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