Jiddah Travel Guide

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Pro

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  Climate, shopping, ocean city. 


Con

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  "Abbayas are HOT.....and not in a good way!" 


In a nutshell

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  most liberal and friendly of all the saudi cities 

 

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Things to Do  

Old City

Old City, Jiddah

 54 Reviews  Opened in 1905 AD, Madrassa al-Falah was the first organised school built in Jeddah (and the entire Arabian peninsula). Hard to believe, but prior to that, education was confined to mosques and homes. It was commissioned by Mohammed Alireza Zeinal, a prominent local pearl trader, from one of... 

Monuments & Sculptures

Monuments & Sculptures, Jiddah

 39 Reviews  This monument represents the boundaries of Jeddah city as per the general guideline plan. This was executed from scrap iron, designed by doctor Raouf Alami and given as present by Hassan Anani. This monument map is located outside the Coast Guard Institute at AL-Rowais. 

Hotels  

Hilton Hotel

 3 Reviews and 67 Opinions  i have a long history and ties with Hilton Jeddah; have been to many conferences, bazaars,... 

InterContinental Hotel Jeddah

 3 Reviews and 46 Opinions  I was greeted outside of customs at the Jeddah Airport by a driver from the hotel. He had a... 

Restaurants  

Al Baik

Al Baik, Jiddah

 24 Reviews  Albaik the best chicken and sea food quick service restaurant in the world.... Guys check it out i was searching around for their website and i actually found the original website for ALBAIk not the eqyptian one ... click on to find out more about them ... www.albaik.com Miss it soo much ....... 

Vertigo

Vertigo, Jiddah

 14 Reviews  You can't miss vertigo's spectacular chicken steak!It's so delicious,that once you have ONE tenny bite,you'll want to have 10 more orders! ISN'T IT OBVIOUS,MY FAVORITE DISH IS CHICKEN STEAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Nightlife  

Wedding Receptions&Private Parties

Wedding Receptions&Private Parties, Jiddah

 11 Reviews  This is Jeddah`s most elite wedding hall,if you had the chance to be invited to attend a wedding reception there do not hesitate. Wedding reception is almost the only way to dance the night away on live music in Jeddah,take notice in this country weddings are for women only to attend :-( But still... 

Transportation  

Taxis

Taxis, Jiddah

 5 Reviews  they come in all shapes and sizes those white jeddawi taxis. drivers come mainly from south asia though saudis start to take on this job. taxis are cheap compared to london, of course! there's no counter, so you can always negotiate and make a deal. the longest journey should cost you SR70 and... 

Airplanes

Airplanes, Jiddah

 5 Reviews  Jeddah as a commercial & industgrial hub, most major airlines of the world are available to and from Jeddah's King Abdul Aziz International Airport. Domestic routes are serviced by the Kingdom's flag carrier, SAUDIA (reservations hotline 920022222), and few privately-owned airlines with limited... 

Shopping  

Shopping Malls

Shopping Malls, Jiddah

 15 Reviews  Formerly Tahlia street, now Prince Mohammed Street is the place to visit for signature brand conscious shoppers. You'll find most US & European brands here from Armani to D&G, Mango to UCB, even Levis to Next. Big shopping malls, shops and boutiques lined up this posh street. Signature brands... 

Commercial centers

Commercial centers, Jiddah

 37 Reviews  From class A to Z...... Downtown Ballad it is! Bargain for Electronics, shoes, clothings & accessories, grocers, personal effects and of course the gold souk! If you have the time, don't miss checking the old Souk Al-Alawi. Located also in the downtown beside the famous gold souk, at the... 

Local Customs  

Mosques/Masjid

Mosques/Masjid, Jiddah

 13 Reviews  Jeddah one of the famous cities in which the magnificence of the deep rooted past combines with the originality of the present with all its modernity. This allowed Jeddah to preserve its distinguished characteristic as a modern city at par with its equivalent international cities. 

Religion/History/Culture

Religion/History/Culture, Jiddah

 17 Reviews  I recently have been to a Sufi service which is quite commong among the Sufi community men and women respectively. Since it's mainly a segregated culture when it comes to conducting such services, it's always women-only the events i attend. i've been to several religious services, Anglican,... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Appropriate Clothing

Appropriate Clothing, Jiddah

 4 Reviews  When in Saudi Arabia you should respect theyr culture and dresscodes. They appriciate it and it?s just plain polite when you go somewhere else to respect the rules there. Women have to cover up in an Abaya, it?s a black gown worn over clothes. Take a scarf to cover your hair aswell since it?s what... 

Traffic & Roads

Traffic & Roads, Jiddah

 4 Reviews  watch out for the traffic jam during the holy month of Ramadan. it's just beyond your imagination. all those who never leave their home get to leave it in ramadan! as the working day is shorter, starts late and finishes early, so all people leave almost at the same time, so you end up with a massive... 

Tourist Traps  

Buildings and Architecture

Buildings and Architecture, Jiddah

 3 Reviews  What makes Jeddah special is the old city, where History engage with current life. Most tourists will enjoy walking around the old town and its narrow blocks. Watching people from all over walking with their traditional cloths (Specially from Africa and Asia). Shopping for antics and... 

What to Pack  

Clothes/Shoes

Clothes/Shoes, Jiddah

 3 Reviews  Have as many peices as u like, just make sure to keep them light weighted,,, I discovered that the people who deal with luggage in the saudi airport are so inathletic and fragile... and would treat a heavey suit case roughly which might get ur good piece ruined ... ( what a tip ha ?) If it's ur... 

Off The Beaten Path  

DownTown Jiddah

DownTown Jiddah, Jiddah

 3 Reviews  I always miss going to the downtown,though I live like more than 40 minutes drive away from it,,but I MUST go there in the time of the holy month of Ramadan. Many street vendors are set at that time to sell candies and sweets waiting for people to celebrate the ending of the holy month with the Eid... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Health&Fitness Clubs

Health&Fitness Clubs, Jiddah

 4 Reviews  A small health club for ladies only,provides aerobics classes by proffestional trainers,from France,Morocco,Algiria and Ukrain. Has sauna and steam rooms,and massage therapy. a small cafe and an out door trrace. This Gym is now closed* This gym is now closed!* 

Swimming/fishing

Swimming/fishing, Jiddah

 4 Reviews  Arabian Camp in Jeddah offers non-divers a trip to the Farasan Islands and the annual Parrot Fish Festival April 2007. An ancient fishing village, souk and beautiful pristine waters for diving, swimming and fishing, oh and snorkling in the Arabian Red Sea. I love it because they take care of... 

Favorites  

Buildings/ Projects

Buildings/ Projects, Jiddah

 96 Reviews  Health sector in Saudi Arabia received extreme importance by the state and witnessed tremendous development. Jeddah had its share of development in health services where there are over 194 government and private hospitals and dispensaries with a total number of 6229 beds. 

AirPort / SV Airlines

AirPort / SV Airlines, Jiddah

 10 Reviews  King Abdulaziz International Airport The gateway of Jeddah City The airport is at a distance of about 19 kilometers north of Jeddah. Its total surface area is 105 square kilometer. The airport was inaugurated in the year 1401 H - 1981 AD. It has two terminals, one for domestic and one for... 

The Place

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The People

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 Here is where I live - Jeddah or Jiddah is located on the Red Sea.it`s a very fast growing city.Lots of things to see and do,but my personal favourite is to shop til you drop:D This is a picture of the sea front on the... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Is it possible to get a Visa on Arival for US passport holder from Jiddah airport for a 10 hr connecting flight ? 

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A: no 

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Here is where I live

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 Jeddah or Jiddah is located on the Red Sea.it`s a very fast growing city.Lots of things to see and do,but my personal favourite is to shop til you drop:D This is a picture of the sea front on the... 

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Jiddah--the narrator of my tedious life's story

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 ÌÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÏÉ ÛíÑ I have lived in this stunning hometown for nearly 20 years, that is, my whole life,lol. Funny enough, I have found myself falling short of taking pictures of my surroundings... 

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life @ the beach

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 I've been lucky enough to spend my last four Arabian summers in Jeddah. Jeddah is more humid than Riyadh, and therefore the summer is more bearable. Jeddah is on the Red Sea coast which means it has... 

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~~Welcome to City of Eve~~

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 Welcome to Paris of Arabia. Jeddah is one of the most ancient cities in Arabia going back as far as Adam & Eve. Jeddah is the second largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also an important... 

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Journey to the West

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 The NAME ------------------------- The name Jeddah meaning the "Ancestor of Women" is attributable to the tomb in the city which is believed to belong to Eve.... 

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