Middle East · Coastal
Jeddah & the Red Sea
A UNESCO coral-stone old town on a reef-fringed coast.
- Place
- Makkah Province · Saudi Arabia · SA
- World region
- Middle East
- Type
- Coastal
- ID
- DST-0354
Why go
A UNESCO coral-stone old town on a reef-fringed coast.
Al-Balad's coral houses and wooden balconies are being restored, and the Red Sea reefs off Jeddah are largely undived. Access rules for non-Muslims apply to nearby areas.
Signature experiences
- Al-Balad historic district
- Red Sea reef diving
- Corniche and the Floating Mosque
Interest tags
historydivingcoastalarchitecturecity
Good for
DiversHistory travellersEarly adopters
Pairs well with
Best months
Nov-Mar
Avoid months
Jun-Sep (extreme heat, humidity)
Ideal stay
3 days
Nearest airport
JED · Jeddah
Pace
Balanced
Cost tier
Premium
Peak crowd level
Low
Country ISO
SA
