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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | © Mohamed AbdElmaksoud

Jeddah: tourist information

If you seek the visually spectacular, Jeddah will never disappoint you. And there is probably nowhere more spectacular than Jeddah's floodlit Corniche in the evening, where over 400 open-air sculptures provide a feast for the eye.

Their diversity is extraordinary, from the solid curves of Henry Moore to the poetic beauty of Mustafa Sunbal's seagulls in flight. Some may cause aesthetic ambivalence -- the cars embedded in a vast concrete block for instance. They are a good talking point, nonetheless, and in Jeddah everyone has his favourite sculpture.

Spectacular, too, is the gigantic fountain , situated opposite Al-Salam Palace, just across the water. It is said to be the world's highest fountain, exceeding even Geneva's famous jet d'eau by several metres. When floodlit by night, the fountain is visible for miles around.

After the Mahgreb (sunset) prayer, the Corniche springs into life, with Saudi families dining al fresco. Picnicking is a favourite local hobby, and is regarded as an ideal opportunity to get together for a family chat and a substantial supper. Vendors with handcarts roam the beach, selling candy floss, fizzy drinks and spicy chickpeas.

Giant funfairs blossome along the northern sections of the Corniche. Built in two sections strictly segregated by gender, these contain all the traditional rides and thrills, as well as a good selection of gastronomic fairground essentials.

For those whose dining requirements are more sedate, Jeddah offers a wonderfully diverse series of treats for the tastebuds. Whether your taste is for Middle Eastern, ethnic or international food, your expectations are more than met by the city's many excellent restaurants. The larger hotels offer well-priced, international menus of an extremely high standard. Worldwide cuisine is often 'themed' in hotel restaurants, so you can enjoy American, French, Mexican, Italian, seafood or whatever else takes your fancy on different nights of the week.

For those on a tight budget, Middle Eastern take-away restaurants abound, and many Jeddah residents maintain that it is these which serve the most delicious, reasonably-priced experience for your palate. Here you can buy the traditional shawerma -- thinly-sliced lamb or chicken, rolled with pickles, salad and french-fries into a delicious Arabic sandwich. Falafels are another great favourite -- these are deep-fried balls of ground chick peas, flavoured with garlic and herbs, and cost just a few riyals for a large bag full.

The ubiquitous fast-food chains also have several branches in Jeddah. In these, as in all other restaurants, there are always two separate sections; one for 'families' and one for 'bachelors'. Those whose party includes only men should eat in the bachelor section (sometimes known as 'singles'), which is usually situated in the front of the restaurant overlooking the street. The family section, however, is discreetly tucked away and usually has screened windows.

Jeddah's early traditions as a trading centre continue unabated in today's cosmopolitan city, and it is possible to buy almost anything in its souqs and shopping malls. Stick to the latter if you prefer to shop under cover in air-conditioned comfort, but for the more adventurous, the souqs have a great deal of charm and are still the main source of a good bargain.

Haggling is essential to all Middle Eastern shopping, although prices are sometimes fixed in the larger department stores.

By contrast, industry still plays only a minor part in Jeddah's economy, although one industry which does seem to be thriving is tourism. Increased mobility, as a result of lower domestic air fares and better connecting highways, means that many Saudi nationals are now able to enjoy the delights of Jeddah as a holiday resort. Attracted by the Red Sea, the excellent restaurants and shops and the cosmopolitan flavour of the city, Saudis are now taking several short holidays a year, and Jeddah is an increasingly popular destination. Hotels report an increased demand for accommodation, and builders are finding that the demand for new residences is on the increase, as many wealthy families from Riyadh and other cities in the Kingdom are building holiday homes in Jeddah.

Jeddah's glitter continues undimmed, and no-one who has visited the city will be able to forget its unique atmosphere.

Location

  • Country: Saudi Arabia
  • Capital: Riyadh
  • Government: Saudi Arabia
  • State/Region: Makkah
  • Time Zone: +3 GMT
  • Language: Arabic
  • Latitude: 21.5169444
  • Longitude: 39.2191667
  • Est. Population: 2673965
  • Currency: Saudi Riyal
  • Fire: Emergency Phone: 998
  • Police: Emergency Phone: 999
  • Hospital: Dr. Daghistani Hospital - Address: Jeddah, SA; Phone: (9662) 687 5255
  • Ambulance & Rescue: Medical Emergency Phone: 997
  • Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | © waleed_alghamdi S:mookmookaa

    Jeddah Cruise Port Schedule

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | © simply_me

    Jeddah in the News

    Port rating and occupancy

    Port of Jeddah ranks 876th in the world in terms of the number of tourists visiting it.

    Number of cruise ship calls in the coming year: 0.

    The total number of tourists (passengers) of cruise ships in the port of Jeddah in the next 12 months is 0.

    According to the popularity rating among more than 1,000 cruise ports in the world, Jeddah ranks 1116.

    Weather in Jeddah

    Mar 28
    Min/Max temp: 77°F (25°C) / 82°F (28°C)
    Clouds (broken clouds), no wind
    Mar 29
    Min/Max temp: 77°F (25°C) / 84°F (29°C)
    Rain (light rain), small wind
    Mar 30
    Min/Max temp: 79°F (26°C) / 81°F (27°C)
    Clouds (overcast clouds), small wind
    Mar 31
    Min/Max temp: 79°F (26°C) / 82°F (28°C)
    Rain (light rain), small wind
    Apr 1
    Min/Max temp: 81°F (27°C) / 84°F (29°C)
    Rain (light rain), no wind
    Apr 2
    Min/Max temp: 79°F (26°C) / 86°F (30°C)
    Rain (light rain), small wind
    Apr 3
    Min/Max temp: 79°F (26°C) / 84°F (29°C)
    Rain (light rain), small wind
    Apr 4
    Min/Max temp: 81°F (27°C) / 86°F (30°C)
    Clear (clear sky), small wind

    Current water temperature in Jeddah now is 79°F (26.1°C)

    Water temperature data provided by seatemperature.net.

    Annual Weather

    Jan
    Min/Max temp: 73°F (23°C) / 81°F (27°C)
    Feb
    Min/Max temp: 75°F (24°C) / 84°F (29°C)
    Mar
    Min/Max temp: 77°F (25°C) / 86°F (30°C)
    Apr
    Min/Max temp: 82°F (28°C) / 91°F (33°C)
    May
    Min/Max temp: 86°F (30°C) / 95°F (35°C)
    Jun
    Min/Max temp: 90°F (32°C) / 99°F (37°C)
    Jul
    Min/Max temp: 93°F (34°C) / 102°F (39°C)
    Aug
    Min/Max temp: 93°F (34°C) / 99°F (37°C)
    Sep
    Min/Max temp: 90°F (32°C) / 97°F (36°C)
    Oct
    Min/Max temp: 86°F (30°C) / 95°F (35°C)
    Nov
    Min/Max temp: 81°F (27°C) / 90°F (32°C)
    Dec
    Min/Max temp: 77°F (25°C) / 86°F (30°C)
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