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Jeddah
The Red Sea
By the end of the 1970s, the population of Jeddah was estimated to be close to one million. By 1986, the estimated population was 1.4 million. With an estimated growth rate in excess of 10%, the population by 1993 had passed the two million.
The extraordinary growth of Jeddah, demanded by the Kingdom's development programs, has been achieved in a remarkably short period. (The expansion of the sea port's capacity is a case study of what can be achieved if the will, the management and the resources are available.) At the same time, aesthetic considerations have not been ignored. Jeddah now boasts some of the most beautiful examples of modern architecture in the world. Tree-lined avenues and the generous distribution of bronze sculptures attest to the success of the city's beautification program.
Major Attractions :
Al-Balad (
King's Fountain: This 853-foot fountain is reputed to be the tallest fountain in the world, and is best appreciated when illuminated at night.
Makkah Gate: Makkah Gate is a historic place as well as a populous, business centre that is busy round the clock. Surrounded by mosques, it’s the old headquarters of
Biet Nassif: See a 700-year-old flag mast and 15th-century cannon at this restored building, one of several crumbling structures preserved by the government.
Open-air art: There was a focused civic effort at bringing art to Jeddah's public areas. As a result, Jeddah contains a large number of modern open air sculptures and works of art, typically situated in roundabouts, which makes it to this day the largest open-air art gallery in the world. Sculptures include works by a variety of artists, ranging from the obscure to international stars such as Jean/Hans Arp, César Baldaccini, Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, Joan Miró and Victor Vasarely and often depict elements of traditional Saudi culture - coffee pots, incense burners, palm trees, etc. The fact that Islamic tradition prohibits the depiction of living creatures, notably the human form, has made for some very creative modern art, ranging from the tasteful to the bizarre and downright hideous. These include a mounted defunct propeller plane, a giant geometry set, a giant bicycle, and a huge block of concrete with several cars protruding out of it at odd angles.
Other: The Jeddah Corniche offers spectacular views of the
There may be about a dozen museums or collections in Jeddah. Some of these, showing a wide variety of educational aim and professionalism, are the Jeddah Regional Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography run by the Deputy Ministry of Antiquities and Museums, the
Things To Do:
Scuba diving: Scuba diving is a major draw for experts in the Kingdom. Because of Jeddah's location on the Red Sea, the flora and fauna are quite similar to what you'd see on Egypt's Red Sea Coast or off the Sinai Peninsula. Visibility can be spectacular (30-40m is common) and the corals are virtually untouched. There are plenty of interesting sites to explore most of the better dive sites are around one hour out to sea by speed boat.
AL-Balad: Reminiscent of the Arabian night's fairytales, this energetic marketplace with multi-storied mud brick and stone buildings sells everything from textiles and sparkling silver and gold ornaments to spices and honey.
Museums and collections: There may be about a dozen museums or collections in Jeddah. Some of these, showing a wide variety of educational aim and professionalism, are the Jeddah Regional Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography run by the Deputy Ministry of Antiquities and Museums, the
There are a number of shopping malls in Jeddah to shop like
Hera'a Mall. The largest mall in Jeddah, located on
Mall of Arabia. Recently opened and claims to be the biggest shopping mall in
Red Sea Mall. It is one of the biggest shopping malls in Jeddah on
Star's Avenue. One of the newest malls on
Jeddah Mall,
Al Khayyat Center, Tahlia St. Find international designer brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci,
Le Mall. Famous for the first Starbucks branch in Jeddah
And many other shops which satisfy all customers tastes
Events :
Jeddah annual festival is the known as Jeddah Ghir "Jeddah is different" it is the top famous festival in
The festival includes events which aim to stimulate tourism and creating a climate conducive to tourism. Tourists and visitors to the city of Jeddah can choose between events of more than 250 event had been prepared by the organizing committee of the festival many events including festivals, popular markets, heritage and the establishment of several cultural competitions, artistic and popular games and exhibitions of photographs and art Fine.
Famous Meals :
The standard cheap meal is the shawarma - giant layers of beef or chicken turning on a vertical spit. Thin slices are cut off and served with vegetables, garlic and sauce in pita bread. You can also find a few falafel shops or eat at boofias (corner shops).
But when we are talking about the food in Jeddah we must mention the famous restaurant of Al-Baik, this restaurant provides fried chicken and it is very famous for Jeddah people and for the visitors in Jeddah. A lot of tourists when visiting Jeddah must take for their loves ones fried chicken from Al-Baik even though some of them might be flying for more than 8 hours, what a love story in here!
What To Buy:
You can find in Jeddah many kinds of incense, jewelry, bronze and brassware, richly decorated daggers and swords. Bargaining is often expected, even for modern goods such as cameras and electrical equipment (which can be very good value).
Best Time to Visit:
The best time (months) of the year to visit Jeddah is November to May
Travel Tips :
Jeddah is less conservative than
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