Travel guide

Jeddah

Red Sea gateway with a coral old town

🗓️ Best time: November–March💰 Mid-Range · ~$140/day📍 Saudi Arabia

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About Jeddah

Saudi Arabia's cosmopolitan Red Sea port — the UNESCO coral-stone old town of Al-Balad, a giant seafront fountain, a corniche of art, and world-class reef diving offshore.

⭐ Things to do in Jeddah

Al-Balad old townJeddah Corniche & King Fahd FountainFloating MosqueRed Sea divingOpen-air corniche sculpturesAl-Balad coral houses at duskFakieh AquariumSilsila art walk

🍽️ What to eat in Jeddah

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

SaleegFresh Red Sea seafoodMutabbaqKunafa

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

A car or ride-hailing; walkable corniche and Al-Balad.

💡 Local tip

Wander Al-Balad in the evening when the coral-stone houses and lattice balconies light up.

🛡️ Safety

Dress modestly and respect local customs; tourist e-visas are now widely available.

🌙 Nightlife

Cafés and shisha lounges along the corniche.