Already many years Jeddah accepts visitors and every traveller is delighted with its inexpressible color. Often tourists associate Jeddah with the markets. In each part of the city you can discover old quarters, walk along sidewalks and alleys, looking at extraordinary houses and squares, which were witnesses to important historical events. The most remarkable neighborhood that is located in the southern part of the city, here have been kept two beautiful mansions - Nasif and Charbatly. In the past, they used to belonged to notable merchants, which is why their interiors looked more like royal chambers. Quite right next to the old mansions you can see the modern centres, which do not spoil the appearance of this amazing architectural complex at all.
Why visit this city of Jeddah?
Because the city through its various attractions is favourable to tourism
In Saudi Arabia, Jeddah is the most prestigious city in the vicinity of the Red Sea. Situated only 40 km from the holy land of Mecca, it has become a true cosmopolitan city. Many people go there for business, medical care... But the most numerous are the visitors who go there to spend unforgettable moments of holidays. The uniqueness of the old neighbourhoods, the architectural styles of large buildings, modern restaurants, beaches and entertainment centres make this city the most beautiful and attractive for travellers who enjoy the charm of its inexpressible colour. You'll be seduced!
Contemplating the water jet is one of the city's main attractions.
King Fahd's water jet is unique in the world. When visitors go to Saudi Arabia, mainly to this city, it is their primary target. You won't believe it if you are told that it goes up to a height of 312 m. Exceptional! You won't see them anywhere else in the world. The jet of water represents the emblem of the city itself, by him it is possible to identify Jeddah. Even the water's exit speed is 375 km/h higher than that of a high-speed train on high speed lines with 320 km/h. Do you think you can do without it? We just need to make the next appointment.
Eve's tomb uncovered
Eve's tomb is a must for all travellers. We're talking about the grave of the mother of mankind. It must be given the utmost importance. The tomb is located in an old Christian cemetery in the town. Since 1975, religious authorities have covered it with concrete so as not to allow Muslims to make it a place of worship. But for the simple fact of learning that the first woman in the world is buried there, many have turned her into a place of pilgrimage. As for you, I h3ly recommend that you go and discover it simply. Don't miss it!
Admire the architecture of the city's buildings
The first buildings erected on this territory date back to the 5th century. Today, you will admire buildings made of coral blocks in historic areas that represent a tradition for Saudi Arabia and highlight their culture. Apart from that, you will observe in the modern zones some remarkable architectural monuments such as the houses of Nacif and Sharbatly, the magnificent palaces of absolutely different eras and unique skyscrapers. You will also discover major shopping and business centres. Such architectural blends can only give the city's image an exceptional originality.
It is a territory of entertainment
Jeddah offers a lot of fun for all tastes. For beach lovers, you can go to Silver Sand or Obira to relax as much as you want. You will do picnics, scuba diving, and many other activities. What you shouldn't miss is swimming in the Red Sea! If you enjoy shopping, head to the most popular modern Red Sea Shopping Mall. You will have varied and luxurious products in shops, jewellery stores, perfumeries, etc. You will even spend a day there without knowing it.
The great exhibition of historical artefacts is presented in the Museum of the municipality, painters will be able to visit the Hassan Halil Museum, where the collection of paintings of the painters of the 17 - 19 centuries is presented. See the invaluable finds of archaeologists can be found in the Museum of Jeddah, one of its rooms is dedicated to the ethnographic collection. Most of the guests call Jeddah "like the city of monuments and markets", here you can meet friendly merchants everywhere who offer their guests domestic sweets, fruits, souvenirs and handicrafts. In particular, the largest markets of Saudi Arabia are located here, in the central square is the El-Alavi market. As for statues and monuments, on the territory of the city there are almost four hundred of them, Jeddah will not disappoint the lovers of the most refined cuisine, here the amateurs of the most varied gatronomics styles will easily find a good place to spend the time. Among the restaurants of the Lebanese cuisine are Byblos, which will please with an exceptional menu and a magnificent entertainment program. Byblos is ideally suited for festive meals, its large hall is the best place to organize important events. Tourists love the Al Baik restaurant, where you can order a wide variety of salads and other dishes at democratic prices.
A wide selection of salads, fresh pastries, cold drinks and aromatic coffee have made Al Baik the city's most popular restaurant with affordable prices, while oriental coffee and delicious desserts lovers will especially appreciate Café Aroma coffee. Here you can take a break after a walk in town, have fun with original sweets, coffee is perfect for resting with the family too. Those who prefer the more spicy dishes should visit Chilli's restaurant, each dish prepared here is distinguished by a very spicy and original taste. In the menu you can also find some of the most popular fish dishes, meat specialities, to complete the meals you can find wines of the best quality.
If you love pizza, you'll love the time spent in the Dominos restaurant, its speciality is the most delicious Italian pizza. Here you will not only find dozens of different types of pizza, but also salads and appetizers, as well as a wide range of drinks. La Cuisine restaurant offers its visitors a rich choice of classic French cuisine dishes. The restaurant is distinguished above all by a rich wine list.
Preparing for the trip to Jeddah: tips and advice
To go to markets and trading centres it is better to prepare national money.You can find in Jeddah restaurants of Mexican cuisine as well, the most remarkable is On The Border. Here you can not only taste the classic national dishes, but also taste the most exceptional and original masterpieces. It's impossible to resist this incredible choice of the tastiest delicacies. One of the best restaurants of Chinese cuisine in the city is Durrat China. The restaurant's dining room is realized in a unique oriental style, which makes the meals even more pleasant. The restaurant of the Italian cuisine Il Villaggio Restaurants & Lounges is open to visitors until the night. A few times a week very interesting activities are organized here, the dinner at Il Villaggio Restaurants & Lounges is all that it takes to end the day rich in events, original and varied religious traditions are reflected in all areas of life of the inhabitants of the city. The natives respect the traditions very much and do everything possible to follow them and keep their originality. The greatest national pride is the Arabic language, which is considered to be one of the most complicated and beautiful languages in the world. It is very remarkable that the Arabic language does not accept neologisms, which penetrate very actively into other languages. This attitude to the mother tongue characterizes the local population in the best way.
