Jeddah, Port city on the Red Sea coast, Saudi Arabia
Four-million-resident Jeddah extends along the Red Sea with modern high-rises, commercial districts, and traditional neighborhoods covering 1,600 square kilometers.
The settlement originated as a fishing village 2,500 years ago, transforming into a major port in 647 CE when Caliph Uthman designated it as Mecca's gateway.
The Al-Balad district contains multi-story structures built from coral stone, featuring wooden lattice windows and ornate architectural details dating from the 7th century.
The city connects to King Abdulaziz International Airport through a network of highways, while water taxis operate along the 30-kilometer Corniche waterfront.
Jeddah hosts the King Fahd Fountain, which releases seawater to a height of 312 meters, making it the tallest water fountain on Earth.
Location: Jeddah Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Address: Jeddah Saudi Arabia 21000 Jeddah 21000 Jeddah
Website: http://jeddah.gov.sa
GPS coordinates: 21.58101,39.16536
Latest update: May 31, 2025 17:10
The religious and historical sites in Saudi Arabia, from the holy cities of Mecca and Medina to Nabatean archaeological sites of Al-Ula. This country houses clay fortresses, ancient rock art, museums, traditional marketplaces, and natural areas in the Asir mountains. Ancient remains include the site of Madain Salih, the Zamzam well, and the petroglyphs of Hail.
Jeddah Tower
19.1 km
Jeddah Flagpole
8.2 km
King Fahd's Fountain
7.6 km
Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City
17.4 km
Al-Balad, Jeddah
11.5 km
Al-Shallal Theme Park
5.8 km
Diamond Tower
9.7 km
Jeddah Light
12.6 km
Jeddah Regional Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography
12.7 km
King Fahad's Fountain
7.6 km
Nasseef House
11.1 km
City walk
8.1 km
King Road Tower
4.8 km
Al-Rahmah Mosque
10.1 km
National Center for Meteorology
7.9 km
King Saud Mosque
6.8 km
Nassif House Museum
11 km
Old Jeddah, Al Balad
10.6 km
Hassan Enany Mosque
5.6 km
The Qishla of Jeddah
10.3 km
Al Taybat International City Museum of Science and Information
1.2 km
Fun Island - جزيرة المرح
1.2 km
Matbouli House Museum
11 km
دار الفنون اﻹسلامية بجدة
3.4 km
Bait Al Balad
10.5 km
مسجد بن عفيف
12.7 km
Darwish Salamah Museum
6 km
Khuzam Palace
12.7 kmReviews
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