Old Jeddah Tourism

About Beaches

A beach is a characteristic type of land alongside water. Rocks, sand, and stones can be found at the beach. Some beaches have man-made structures, for example, life rescuer posts, changing areas, and shower territories. They likewise have inviting spots close by, for example, resorts, camps, inns, play zones and restaurants. Normally, beaches are found in regions along the drift where waves or current activity stores and adjusts remains. A typical week in Jeddah is very busy that is the reason ends of the week are the best choice to unwind and escape the bustling calendar. Taking in some outside air can revive one's brain. There are many beaches in Jeddah like Thuwal Beach, Sand Beach, Obhur Al-Shamalyyah, Fal Resort Beach, Rimal Beach & Resort etc

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About Desert Safari Jeddah

Desert camping enjoyment between the sand dunes is one of the important experiences that a visitor shouldn’t miss when he or she are in Jeddah. To spend a night in the desert and enjoy the warm fire, look at the bright stars in the sky and enjoying the quite environment in the middle of the desert away from the noise of the cities are the enjoyments that can’t be forgotten.

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About Historical Places (Old Jeddah)

The Historical Old Jeddah or generally called the downtown Jeddah is situated in the core of present Jeddah. As indicated by sources its history goes back to the period before Islam. The defining moment in the historical backdrop of the old Jeddah came about during the rule of Caliph Uthman ibn Affan, in the year 26H. /647CE, when he took it to be the ocean port of Holy City Makkah encouraging local business and accepting Hajj and Umrah explorers.. The historic Jeddah includes a number of monuments and heritage buildings of archeological interest, such as the Old Jeddah wall and its historical open squairs, like Al Mazloom, Al Sham, Al Yemen, and Al Bahr Haras. There are a number of historic mosques located in Old Jeddah, and the important among them are, Uthman ibn Affan mosque, Al Shafi’i mosque, Al Pasha mosque, Akash mosque, Al Memar mosque and Al Hanafi mosque, in addition to these several historical markets (Souks) are found here. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia represented in the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) had prepared a file for Jeddah historic area to be registered in the World Heritage List of UNESCO. After registering Madain Saleh and the Turaif Quarter in the Historic Dir’yiah, Old Jeddah had its turn. The file for its inclusion in the WHL was discussed in a session of UNESCO in July 2011.

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Al-Hazazi House

Bayt al-Hazazi is owned by al-Hazazi family , among them Mohammed al-Hazazi, the first mayor of Jeddah in the Saudi era. (SCTH) .

Ba-Naja House

The former headquarters of the Arab American Oil Company (Aramco) owned by Ahmed Omar Bajnid(SCTH)

Ribat Alkonge alkaber

Ribat Alkonge alkaber has a similar C-shaped plan, but on a somewhat larger scale ....

Zaynal House

160 years old building of the family of Zainal in the historical Jeddah Owned by Ali Zainal(SCTH) .

Ba Jneid House

The former headquarters of the Arab American Oil Company (Aramco) owned by Ahmed Omar Bajnid(SCTH)

Al shorbatli House

Situated in al-Mazloum neighbourhood, the house was built some 150 years ago ....