Know before you go
- Region
- Makkah Province
- Best time to visit
- November to April
Jeddah has been the Kingdom's window to the world for centuries — the port of arrival for pilgrims and traders crossing the Red Sea. Its historic heart, Al-Balad, is a UNESCO World Heritage site of coral-stone merchant houses with ornate rawasheen balconies.
The modern city stretches along a 30-kilometre Corniche dotted with sculptures, beaches and cafés, crowned by the King Fahd Fountain — the tallest of its kind in the world. Offshore, the Red Sea offers some of the most pristine diving and snorkelling in the region.
Jeddah is the natural base for visiting Makkah and Madinah, and its food scene — from fish market grills to Yemeni-influenced mandi houses — is the most cosmopolitan in the country.
Top things to do in Jeddah
- Al-Balad historic district
- Jeddah Corniche and King Fahd Fountain
- Red Sea diving and boat trips
- Al-Rahmah floating mosque
- Fish market and seafood grills