Jeddah - Dschidda

Jeddah (‏الجيزة‎, Ğidda; English spelling: Jeddah) is an important trading city on the west coast of Saudi Arabia.

background

Jeddah is located on the Red Sea, the climate is warm and humid and takes a lot of getting used to for Europeans. The city is very different from Riyadh, you can feel more openness and multicultural influences. Women are also allowed to go public without being veiled. Walks on the beach are possible. The residential and commercial buildings are partially decorated and individually designed. There are numerous meter-high sculptures on the beach promenade, some smaller ones are original works by Pablo Picasso.

You can eat fresh fish in restaurants and hotels, the Red Sea is rich in fine fish. It is reserved for men to go jet skiing at the numerous resorts and beach baths and to undertake extensive dives on the fantastic reefs with their unique diversity.

getting there

By plane

The country's most important airport, King Abdulaziz International Airport, is located near Jeddah.

By train

A rail link to Mecca, Medina and Riad is in planning.

Before the First World War, a railway line to Istanbul via Amman and Damascus was built, but only partially completed. Today there are only remnants left in Saudi Arabia, there are no trains.

By bus

Buses go to all major cities in the country as well as to the capitals of neighboring countries.

In the street

By boat

There are irregular ferry connections to Egypt and in the Sudan.

mobility

Tourist Attractions

Churches

Castles, chateaus and palaces

Buildings

Monuments

Museums

Streets and squares

Parks

various

activities

shop

kitchen

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medium

Upscale

nightlife

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medium

Upscale

accommodation

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medium

Upscale

Learn

Work

security

health

Practical advice

trips

literature

Web links

http://www.jeddah.gov.sa - Jeddah official website