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Jeddah
Jeddah is a port city on the Red Sea, it’s a brimming commercial hub and is often used
as gateway for pilgrimages to the Islamic holy cities Mecca and Medina. There are
many luxury hotels to stay at and lots to do. We have chosen 10 of the best things to see
and do in Jeddah.
King Fahd’s Fountain
This incredible fountain blasts a
stream of water from the Red Sea
to an incredible height of nearly
1,000 feet in the air. The saltwater
jet is propelled upward at a speed
that can reach more than 200 miles
per hour. An impressive feature
about this fountain is that the water
used comes directly from the Red
Sea, so no fresh water is wasted.
If you were to measure the total
amount of water that was in the air
at any given moment, the weight
would equal about 18 tons.
Historic Al-Balad
The historic center of Jeddah, Al-Balad
attracts many people every year, eager
to experience the sight of old-world
architecture dating from the 7th century.
This sits alongside the leading lights of 21stcentury
commerce. Populated with historic
mosques, modern shopping malls and
traditional markets known as souks, there is
plenty to explore in Al-Balad.
Al-Shallal Theme Park
AlShallal Theme Park is spread over an area of 60,000 square meters, in an ideal location
on Jeddah Cornish. Per year they have around 1Million visitors. They went into a major
transformation over the past few years, with the aim to becoming “The best Amusement
Park in KSA. ” AlShallal, is an ideal location for the family to enjoy themselves, be it on the
thrill rides of the new Sling Shot or the Roller Coaster, or having a fun skate on the ice rink,
or taking a boat ride around the lake. They can also enjoy a dinner in our themed Chinese
and Lebanese restaurants.
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