Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
- Safety rating
- 7.5/10
- Best time to visit
- November to March offers warm, comfortable weather, while summers are hot and very humid by the sea.
- Population
- 4.7M
Overview
Jeddah is Saudi Arabia's cosmopolitan Red Sea gateway, historically the entry point for pilgrims bound for Mecca. Its UNESCO-listed Al-Balad old town, with coral-stone houses and carved wooden balconies, contrasts with a buzzing corniche and the world's tallest fountain.
Top attractions
Wander historic Al-Balad, stroll the Corniche and King Fahd Fountain, visit the Floating Mosque, and explore the Red Sea coral reefs for diving.
Getting around
Ride-hailing apps and taxis are the main way around, as public transit is limited; Al-Balad is best explored on foot.