City of Jeddah
Jeddah is situated on the Red Sea coast of Sau
di Arabia and is easily reached by air through King Abdulaziz International Airport, or by sea and road. It is the major commercial and industrial center on the western seaboard of Saudi Arabia.
The city is also called "Bride of the Red Sea" or the "Beating Heart of Saudi Arabia" and is considered by many to be one of the most be
autiful, historic cities in the Arabian Peninsula. It is a city that never sleeps. Jeddah's origins can be traced back 2,500 years to a small fishing village close to the current city center. In the late 1940s Jeddah wasa a community of some 30,000 inhabitants living mostly within a walled town of 1 square km. Today, the Municipality is actively preserving the core of the old walled town with its narrow winding roads and high buildings. Susana Pint has written a vivid account of the life and architecture of the city center (or balad as it is known locally) which can be viewed on asdfas asdf asdf. The small town has now expanded to a 4,000 square k
m. city with a population exceeding 2,000,000 composed of some 50 nationalities.
The city combines wonderful views of the highest fountain in the world, the famous Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum, and one of the longest cornices in the Gulf Region. There you will find sculptures made by world famous modern artists including Moore, Hiltunen, and others. Jeddah offers numerous malls and shopping centers, and a wide variety of local and ethnic restaurants, including famous Red Sea cuisine. The Gold markets should not be
missed by during your visit. The Red Sea is known for the beauty of its coral reefs and marine life. SCUBA diving can be arranged for qualified divers. Arabic is the official language, but most people also speak English. The Saudi currency unit is the Riyal (1US$=3.75 Saudi Riyals).
Daytime temperatures can rise to 25-30oC. Humidity is approximately 50%. During February there is a possibility of rain. A light jacket might be needed at night.
di Arabia and is easily reached by air through King Abdulaziz International Airport, or by sea and road. It is the major commercial and industrial center on the western seaboard of Saudi Arabia. The city is also called "Bride of the Red Sea" or the "Beating Heart of Saudi Arabia" and is considered by many to be one of the most be
autiful, historic cities in the Arabian Peninsula. It is a city that never sleeps. Jeddah's origins can be traced back 2,500 years to a small fishing village close to the current city center. In the late 1940s Jeddah wasa a community of some 30,000 inhabitants living mostly within a walled town of 1 square km. Today, the Municipality is actively preserving the core of the old walled town with its narrow winding roads and high buildings. Susana Pint has written a vivid account of the life and architecture of the city center (or balad as it is known locally) which can be viewed on asdfas asdf asdf. The small town has now expanded to a 4,000 square km. city with a population exceeding 2,000,000 composed of some 50 nationalities.The city combines wonderful views of the highest fountain in the world, the famous Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum, and one of the longest cornices in the Gulf Region. There you will find sculptures made by world famous modern artists including Moore, Hiltunen, and others. Jeddah offers numerous malls and shopping centers, and a wide variety of local and ethnic restaurants, including famous Red Sea cuisine. The Gold markets should not be
missed by during your visit. The Red Sea is known for the beauty of its coral reefs and marine life. SCUBA diving can be arranged for qualified divers. Arabic is the official language, but most people also speak English. The Saudi currency unit is the Riyal (1US$=3.75 Saudi Riyals).Daytime temperatures can rise to 25-30oC. Humidity is approximately 50%. During February there is a possibility of rain. A light jacket might be needed at night.