Mintaqat Makkah Things to Do

 
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Old City   Jiddah

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.... 

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Masjid - Al Haram   Mecca

Masjid - Al Haram, Mecca

 13 Reviews  There are many gates to the Holy Mosque,I believe more than 100 gate. This is a picture of AL Umra gate,though you can start your Umra from any gate you shall enter. There is security at each gate to... 

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Monuments & Sculptures   Jiddah

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... 

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ZamZam   Mecca

ZamZam, Mecca

 3 Reviews  Historically Ibrahim was ordered to leave his wife Hajirah (may Allah be please with her) and child Ishmael in a valley without any vegetation or water at the site of his sacred house before the... 

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Durat Al Arous   Jiddah

Durat Al Arous, Jiddah

 11 Reviews  Last year my friend visited this resort and had the time of his life. His recommendition to me before I went there is to arrange for someone to guide me. The number he gave me was 0591544569. This... 

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Mina - The Tent City   Mecca

Mina - The Tent City, Mecca

 5 Reviews  'Mina' Was Popularly Known As The 'Tent City' Or The 'Three Days Town' Because The Place Will Be Deserted After Hajj Season. This Is No Place For You To Indulge In Worldly Pleasure.There Is No Such... 

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Museums   Jiddah

Museums, Jiddah

 25 Reviews  Built in the early 1900s in the traditional Hijazi architectural style, Beit al-Balad served as the headquarters of the British legation in Jeddah from World War I until the 1930s. This turbulent... 

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The Day of Arafa   Mecca

The Day of Arafa, Mecca

 2 Reviews  A humble slave and servant to Almighty Creator. His prayer contains * Rabbana Atina Fiddunya Wabilakhiraty Hasanah' Wakinna Azabannaar * ( Oh Lord, award me a safe life in this world and avoid me your... 

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Corniche   Jiddah

Corniche, Jiddah

 23 Reviews  A trip to the Corniche or the coastal beaches is a must go as the breezing air and soothing atmosphere de-stresses you. The Saudi Authorities have massively developed the coastal line and have riddled... 

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City center   Jiddah

City center, Jiddah

 17 Reviews  As it is called the bride os the red sea Jeddah is full of the old houses esp. in the down town area some of which were still exists to this day, the best-known of the Nassif House and the House... 

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Diving and Snorkeling   Jiddah

Diving and Snorkeling, Jiddah

 20 Reviews  Here is a picture of my friend diving in the red sea.She rented a boat along with some friends and sailed to the open sea. and you thought ladies in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to do many things?... 

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Mosques   Jiddah

Mosques, Jiddah

 15 Reviews  Named after one of the most prominent Jeddah merchant families, who undoubtedly funded it, the Jaffali Mosque completed in 1986. It was designed by Abdel-Wahed El-Wakil, the award-winning Egyptian... 

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Beautiful Creatures Zoo   Jiddah

Beautiful Creatures Zoo, Jiddah

 6 Reviews  Morning visits on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays are limited to female students, other days are fore male students; and on some other days, the zoo welcomes the Qura'an schools students, the... 

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Squares & Roads   Jiddah

Squares & Roads, Jiddah

 13 Reviews  Jeddah .. the Road of the Two Holy Mosques Jeddah has the great honor to be the cross road to the two Holy cities. It receives Pilgrims and Umrah performers through air land and sea. Jeddah is... 

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Jiddah fountain   Jiddah

Jiddah fountain, Jiddah

 8 Reviews  4000 cubic meters of water remain in the air forming a large mist of colorful haze. Thus water rushes upwards by means of three giant water pumps at a speed of 320 kilometers per hour and at a height... 

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Bab Makkah - Makkah Gate   Jiddah

Bab Makkah - Makkah Gate, Jiddah

 5 Reviews  Long ago Jeddah was surrounded by a huge wall and it had gates to enter the city. Now this gate(where passengers from Makkah would come through)is the one of the remaining gates,located at the... 

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Theme Parks   Jiddah

Theme Parks, Jiddah

 3 Reviews  The biggest roller coaster you can find in Jiddah city,it also has an ice rink,many virtual reality games and a magic show by Ahmed Al Bayad,who was featured on Future TV(Lebanese sattilite... 

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King Abdul Aziz University   Jiddah

King Abdul Aziz University, Jiddah

 9 Reviews  In fact the number of graduates from regular programs of study reached tens of thousands of students. On the other hand, graduates of the post-graduate programs amounted to hundreds of male and female... 

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Shopping centers & Malls   Jiddah

Shopping centers & Malls, Jiddah

 4 Reviews  This should have been in the Shopping Tips, but I put it here anyways. Balad District is home to the most popular commercial center in Jeddah - The Corniche Comemrcial Centre. And I don't hink I... 

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Prince Mohammad Street   Jiddah

Prince Mohammad Street, Jiddah

 3 Reviews  The most special thing that I did was to go snorkling in the red sea. The hotel that I stayed at called the Mövenpick would have two rides a day to the Albilad Mövenpick beach resort. We were aloved... 

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Abhur Creek   Jiddah

Abhur Creek, Jiddah

 3 Reviews  There, the visitor enjoys the year-round attractions such as competitions held at different periods of the year , jet ski and sailboat races, numerous beach games and dolphin shows. Jeddah... 

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Festivals   Jiddah

Festivals, Jiddah

 4 Reviews  Twenty third Ramadan 1319 is the date on which this entity was established. This date marked the National day of Saudi Arabia (corresponding to 1902 A.D.) The year 1419 marked the centennial... 

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Khozam Palace   Jiddah

Khozam Palace, Jiddah

 3 Reviews  Khozam Palace is a ten-minute walk from my college, located in the old Jeddah. It's been removed and only the gate left. It used to be King Saud's Palace decades ago. Now it's occupied by the... 

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Jiddah Water Tower   Jiddah

Jiddah Water Tower, Jiddah

 3 Reviews  Jeddah Water Tower is a masterpiece of gigantic concrete monument and an evidence of the city's rapid developing and transformance from a small town into big and modern city. The capacity of the... 

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The Anniversary of Unification   Jiddah

The Anniversary of Unification, Jiddah

 7 Reviews  The education sector of Jeddah city presented a wonderful ceremony and festival in the stadium of the ministry of education. About 2.750 students from 142 schools, supervised by more than 160 teachers... 

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Makkah People 100 years ago

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Bride from Makkah in its wedding dress.

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Makkah People 100 years ago

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Doctor and his son from Makkah.

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Makkah People 100 years ago

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Writer for the Shareef of Makkah.

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Makkah People 100 years ago

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Citizen from Makkah.

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Makkah People 100 years ago

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Two traders from Makkah and Jeddah.

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Makkah People 100 years ago

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Two of the prayer callers.

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Makkah People 100 years ago

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Children from Bani Shaibah family.

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Makkah People 100 years ago

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One of Makkah lords.

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Makkah People 100 years ago

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One of Makkah lords.

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Makkah People 100 years ago

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One of Makkah lords.

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Top 3 Hotels in Mintaqat Makkah

Hilton Hotel  Jiddah

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

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InterContinental Dar Al Tawhid  Mecca

 2 Reviews and 28 Opinions  I decided on staying at this hotel after looking at its location in Google Earth and reading reviews... 

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InterContinental Hotel Jeddah  Jiddah

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

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Q:  is there any store or pet shop in jeddah where i can find an Iguana ? please help 

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A: I know there is a pet shop inside the Coral Mall, I don't know if they sell iguanas but you can try! 

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