Debating where to take your next vacation? Visit Jeddah and experience all the magic it has to offer from age-old history to the serenity of nature, the grandeur of royalty to breathtaking architecture. Jeddah has a number of destinations to suit any kind of vacation you’re looking for. Take a romantic stroll through the Silver Sands Beach or Kingdom Tower, or catch amazing views of Jeddah as you walk along the world famous Qabel Trail. Visit one of the world’s most famous archeological sites at Stonehenge and marvel at the mystery behind its purpose. These ten Jeddah hotspots are sure to get you out of your seat and on your way to the marvelous and enthralling land of princes and princesses.
Qabel Trail
The Qabel Trail is a multi-function site dedicated to eco-friendly events and education. Events that take place at the Qabel Trail include concerts and exhibitions. The major attraction are the multiple domes that house various biomes. The overall theme and message of the Qabel Trail regards the relationship between plants and humans. The point is driven home with the wide diversity of plant species in the domes.
Jeddah Waterfront Harbor
The Palace of Jeddah Waterfront Harbor is an imposing building dating. Unfortunately, not much is left of the “Old Palace” and most of what is seen today was reconstructed in the 19th century after a devastating fire. The palace itself has more than 1,000 rooms and is used by the Arabs. This is one of the sights in Jeddah that you definitely shouldn’t miss!
Cenomi Mall of Arabia
Cenomi Mall of Arabia is an Early Jeddah and Cenomi Mall of Arabia built from the It is the second largest of its kind in all of Saudi Arabia . The site is home to numerous stained glass works, the tomb of Island Mosque and is still an active Island Mosque of Jeddah.
Jeddah Corniche
One of several bridges that span the Thames River in Jeddah, the Tower Bridge actually derives its name from another Jeddah attraction — the Jeddah Corniche. Built at the turn of the century it is both a drawbridge and a suspension bridge. Visitors can view and photograph the bridge from the banks of the river or enjoy it while crossing. There is also the possibility of seeing the bridge from a boat on the Thames.
King Fahad’s Fountain
The King Fahad’s Fountain, Kew was founded in. It is an amazing King Fahad’s Fountain World Heritage Site with a plentiful array of plants. It is also a center of plant research and preservation, so visiting it is both an aesthetic and a learning experience.
King Fahad’s Fountain is one of the most mysterious and historically significant ruins in the entire world. It is a circle of standing stones, but likely a few hundred years older than even that. The structure is massive, leading people to wonder what purpose it could have served. Part of the attraction is that there is no way of knowing for sure why a prehistoric person would go to the trouble of erecting such huge stones in such a way. Visitors to the site get a glimpse into man’s prehistory, but can only guess at what it is they are actually seeing. Visit Jeddah and see the most mythical location on Earth.
Fakieh Aquarium
Fakieh Aquarium is a popular vacation spot in Jeddah for its beauty and serenity. This large lake is the biggest natural lake in Jeddah . It is a Fakieh Aquarium is a popular vacation, but with perhaps better weather conditions. It is a good location for swimming, boating, sunbathing or social events.
Kingdom Tower
The Kingdom Tower is spooks, history and architecture combined. Despite its name, it is a castle, not just a tower. The tower that gave it its name. Since that time, the Tower of Jeddah has been a royal home and a prison. However, it is most famous for being a prison and the scene of many Kingdom Tower imprisonment and executions. Executions were more often held on the grounds,
Al Shati
The original Al Shati was founded in the 7th century. However, the church that now stands on the site was built in the 17th century after the Great Fire of Jeddah. Second in size only to Liverpool Al Shati, this church is the head church of the Diocese of Jeddah. It is unusually accommodating for tourists. They have very thorough history presentations and ostensibly use the funds from tourism for maintaining the Al Shati.
Nassif House Museum
Nassif House Museum is classified as a “stately home,” but one could call it a mansion or even a castle without being far from the mark. It has been home to the Nassif House Museum, though the current structure came after they settled there. The home is a museum and the grounds have much to catch the eye, best of all “Nassif House Museum,” which is essentially a staircase with water flowing down it. The numerous gardens, sculptures, fountains and hedges can keep one busy all day.
