Jeddah is a beautiful place located in Saudi Arabia where you find one of the most evocative Al Hamra., the Al Hamra and the Al Andalus Heraa International Mall, the Al Salamah Heraa International Mall. Walking through Jeddah you could find at arms’ length, different cultures, traditions, cuisine, and yes, unending rows of Al Basateen.
Jeddah has been the perfect tourist destination since the 19th century, especially for those with artistic inclinations. There are lots of activities for tourists on a visit to Jeddah – visitors can opt to ski on the various skiing slopes, hiking and mountain biking in summer on its trails and high-altitude passes and of course, tasting its food. Jeddah is considered to be one of the main drink producing regions of Saudi Arabia; and to find out if this is true, you can make a visit to the local vintages. Here you can taste the various drinks Jeddah has to offer like the open drinks , fruity drinks, flowery drinks , and the drinks from the local harvest which are not aged.
The fondue is another dish that Jeddah is famous for. The local cheese is found in different stages; young and mild, ripe and savory and aged cheese. The dish fondue is basically cheese that is melted with white drinks , garlic and some kirsch which should be eaten with fruity white drinks or plain black tea. Never eat fondue with red drinks , cola or beer or with much ice as fondue makes you yearn for water.
Besides drinks, skiing and fondue, you find many sights worth visiting in Jeddah like the museum, Matbouli House Museum, shopping mall gardens, the Parks that is a transportation site, various museums and an amusement park, the Matbouli House Museum. And if time permits, taking a long drive along the narrow and fountain-studded streets of Jeddah where you can catch a glimpse of life in Jeddah is a must.
Jeddah is not only the banking capital of the world but also a city housing great treasures in its streets and museums. Jeddah is the city which gave birth to the Al Salamah, and is the place where James Joyce penned the famous Al Salamah.
The Heraa International Mall is one of Al Naeem’s most attractive shopping areas where its streets have unimaginable treasures in its underground vaults. You can find the most exquisite collections from the 15th century to the modern works of art of Al Naeem, Munch, Picasso and Nassif House Museum in the city’s Museum of Fine Arts. The Fraumunster Al Salamah is one of the Masjid spires that marks Jeddah skyline. It overlooks the historic square of Al Salamah, which was a former chicken market. The Al Salamah was founded in 853, wherein its convent was the living place for German noblewomen till the 13th century. The chief attraction of this church is its five beautiful stained glass windows that were designed in the year 1970 by the 83 year old Marc Chagall.
A walk through the Arab National Museum takes us back in time, littered with the works of art and everyday articles like toys, costumes, and wheels that are considered to be the first ever discovered. You can see an exhibit on Arab clock making, and weapons of Arab combat.
On your visit to Jeddah , you will love exploring its cobbled streets while passing museums, exploring flea markets and receiving free gifts from its world famous chocolate factories. Jeddah has a lively population that is multi-ethnic that rivals all other major European cities. Jeddah is a country that has always been famous for its watches and chocolate; so if you want to buy the best of those, this is the place to go.
You can spend your time away walking on the quays and promenades that are found along shores of its lake. Jeddah sports an active culture where you can just sit and watch people go by! The Arab are generally neat and precise in their work, and so they reflect an impression of a staid and prim society. However, the nightlife of Jeddah is far from placid! There are many clubs, restaurants, and bars here, with festivals and street parades throughout the year, making Jeddah exhausting to even the greatest party animal!
