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Things to do in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Jeddah Airport (JED): Premium Lounge Access

1. Jeddah Airport (JED): Premium Lounge Access

Enjoy your time at the airport in the Plaza Premium Lounge at Jeddah's King Abdul Aziz International Airport (JED). Treat yourself to delicious international cuisine including authentic Arabic and Asian dishes, and stay refreshed with coffee and tea. Take a load off in the spacious luxury lounge, located on the Departure Level (Within Airport Restricted Area). Ahead of your flight, the area offers comfortable seating, a tranquil atmosphere, and a delectable array of Arabic, Asian, and a live cooking station where chefs prepare their desired pasta upon request for an interactive airport dining experience. Sip on brewed tea and coffee, and soft drinks. Connect to the free WiFi and enjoy dedicated smoking rooms.

Jeddah: Al-Balad Historical Highlights City Tour

2. Jeddah: Al-Balad Historical Highlights City Tour

From the moment your tour starts, your tour leader will give you full attention. Once in the car, your tour leader will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you. Start your tour to visit Jeddah’s historical downtown area (Al-Balad) which is the historical area well known as the “Old Town”, where many of the oldest families used to live and work. It boasts of old buildings, a traditional souk and many restaurants, where visitors get to walk amid the old streets and experience the traditional landscape of the old town. When you are in historical Jeddah we will take you back to the old era of Saudi Arabia, all your senses will be in action. You will hear and learn amazing stories about Jeddah and ride and walk through secret doors, Enjoy a wonderful walking Al-Balad. This history tour of Old Town will take you along all the less known must-see local spots: Beit Nassif, Makkah gate for a photo stop, Historical Jeddah north gate stop for a photo, other historical houses provide a rare opportunity for you to experience the blend of traditional architecture with modernity Old Market hidden gems, Old Jeddah hidden galleries and Local Jeddah food shops only for locals no tourists know about it. Then you will visit Al Shafi Mosque, The oldest mosque in Jeddah. Then you will visit Al Tayebat International City Museum, It’s a maze of different rooms covering Saudi history, architecture, interior decoration, Islamic art from Saudi and other Islamic countries. The museum itself is a great place for photos. Its four-floor collection has displays ranging from pre-Islamic artifacts, exquisite Islamic manuscripts, old coins and weaponry to stunning furniture, pottery and traditional Saudi dress. Replicas of home interiors from every region are also featured. Exhibits are accompanied by excellent information panels, as well as dioramas of the Kingdom’s provinces. End the tour by enjoying a ride along The New Jeddah Corniche is the 30 km coastal resort area of the city of Jeddah. Located along the Red Sea, the corniche features the coastal road, recreation areas, pavilions and large-scale civic sculptures for all to enjoy and take pictures.

Jeddah: Old Town Highlights Tour with Transfer

3. Jeddah: Old Town Highlights Tour with Transfer

We will start our tour by visiting Old Jeddah. Our guide will tell you amazing stories about Jeddah and its surroundings . We will enjoy a wonderful walk-in Al-Balad, the old part of the city. This walking tour of the old town will take you along all the less known must-see local spots: Old Market hidden gems, Old Jeddah hidden galleries, local Jeddah food only for locals… While visiting Al-Balad, visitors will be taken to see Beit Nassif, one of the prominent renovated structures in the old city, which dates back to the mid-1800s. The five-story building provides a rare opportunity for visitors to experience the blend of traditional architecture with modernity. We will see also the Baghdadi house. We will also visit the Old gold market in Gabel street and the Ukash Mosque. We will end our tour driving towards the Jeddah Corniche which is the 30 km coastal resort area of the city of Jeddah. We will pass by the Al Rahmah Mosque. Located along the Red Sea, the corniche features a coastal road, recreation areas, pavilions, and large-scale civic sculptures as well as King Fahd's Fountain, the highest fountain in the world.

From Jeddah: Taif Highlights & Mountains Tour with Transfer

4. From Jeddah: Taif Highlights & Mountains Tour with Transfer

We will start our journey towards the downtown of the city of Taif to take a stroll in its traditional market “Barhat Al Qazzaz Souq”, visit the stone-built house that is now transformed into a café, followed by a stop to see “Al-Kaki Palace”. From there we head back to mountains of Taif located over the Al Hada Mountains above Mecca and on the Eastern slopes of the Al-Sarawat mountains. We drive heading to have a traditional meal at one of the good local restaurants. The city of Taif is cool and green. In summer, Saudi people, as well as GCC citizens, travel to TAIF for its Green nature and its weather, its beautiful scenery, and the town’s relaxed atmosphere. Our tour will lead us on an enjoyable drive to the majestic panoramic view of al Hada mountain. We will pass by a Rose Farm and perfume factory. The old stone paths, cars that pass through the road from Al Hada, seeing the Cable Car. From there we move back on our way to the city of JEDDAH.

Jeddah: Old Town Historical Highlights Tour

5. Jeddah: Old Town Historical Highlights Tour

From the moment your tour starts, your tour leader will give you full attention. Once in the car, your tour leader will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you. Start your tour to visit Jeddah’s historical downtown area (Al-Balad) which is the historical area well known as the “Old Town”, where many of the oldest families used to live and work. It boasts of old buildings, a traditional souk and many restaurants, where visitors get to walk amid the old streets and experience the traditional landscape of the old town. When you are in historical Jeddah we will take you back to the old era of Saudi Arabia, all your senses will be in action. You will hear and learn amazing stories about Jeddah and ride and walk through secret doors, Enjoy a wonderful walking Al-Balad. This history tour of Old Town will take you along all the less known must-see local spots: Beit Nassif, Makkah gate for a photo stop, Historical Jeddah north gate stop for a photo, other historical houses provide a rare opportunity for you to experience the blend of traditional architecture with modernity Old Market hidden gems, Old Jeddah hidden galleries and Local Jeddah food shops only for locals no tourists know about it. Then you will visit Al Shafi Mosque, The oldest mosque in Jeddah. Then you will visit Al Tayebat International City Museum, It’s a maze of different rooms covering Saudi history, architecture, interior decoration, Islamic art from Saudi and other Islamic countries. The museum itself is a great place for photos. Its four-floor collection has displays ranging from pre-Islamic artifacts, exquisite Islamic manuscripts, old coins and weaponry to stunning furniture, pottery and traditional Saudi dress. Replicas of home interiors from every region are also featured. Exhibits are accompanied by excellent information panels, as well as dioramas of the Kingdom’s provinces. End the tour by enjoying a ride along The New Jeddah Corniche is the 30 km coastal resort area of the city of Jeddah. Located along the Red Sea, the corniche features the coastal road, recreation areas, pavilions and large-scale civic sculptures for all to enjoy and take pictures.

Jeddah: Private 1-Way or Round-Trip Airport Transfer

6. Jeddah: Private 1-Way or Round-Trip Airport Transfer

Take the stress out of haggling for a taxi with a pre-booked, private transfer from the Jeddah Airport. Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll meet your driver, holding a signboard with your name on it. You will then be accompanied to your private vehicle and transferred to your hotel in air-conditioned comfort. Don’t worry if your flight is delayed; your driver will keep an eye on the flight information and adjust pickup time if needed. Choose between transfers from the city to the airport, from the airport to the city, or, for maximum convenience, a round-trip transfer.

From Jeddah: Morning Desert Safari with Transfer and Snacks

7. From Jeddah: Morning Desert Safari with Transfer and Snacks

In about one hour drive from Jeddah city, we will head for some of the fascinating dunes of “Dahaban” whereby we do some fun activities like dune bashing in an area that is clean and secluded, we would have coffee with the locals and see their ways of conquering some tough dunes to climb up the hills of sands and dark basaltic stones. We will serve a light meal, drinks, coffee & tea, and enjoy the surrounding of this nearby magical desert before returning to the city.

From Jeddah: 4x4 Desert Safari with Dinner

8. From Jeddah: 4x4 Desert Safari with Dinner

We will explore the Saudi desert that surrounds the city of Jeddah. We will board our 4x4, and drive you to impressive dunes near Jeddah, followed of course by some dune bashing with our expert Bedouin drivers. After these activities, we will have a relaxing time between the dunes where we serve a nice meal, water, juices, and coffee & tea. We will then return to Jeddah after approximately an hour.

From Jeddah: Khur Al-Shadaiq Beach Stargazing and Boat Ride

9. From Jeddah: Khur Al-Shadaiq Beach Stargazing and Boat Ride

Gaze at the stars from a beautiful beach outside of the city of Jeddah, a modern commercial hub and gateway for pilgrimages to the Islamic holy cities Mecca and Medina. Arrive at Khur Al-Shadaiq beach area, and find the perfect spot to take a dip in the Red Sea, followed by a boat ride to see the nearby island. Then, enjoy a light meal and wait for the stars to shine, meanwhile learning about the upcoming tourists’ attractions in the area like the under-going megaproject The Red Sea before going back to Jeddah.

Jeddah: Dinner at Al Nakheel Restaurant with Hotel Pickup

10. Jeddah: Dinner at Al Nakheel Restaurant with Hotel Pickup

Since its opening in 1986 as a local restaurant on the famous Jeddah Corniche, Al Nakheel Restaurant has grown into one of the city’s most popular landmarks. From spacious and inviting open-air spaces to spectacular sea views on the Terrace, the 11,000 sqm venue offers guests a variety of Hijazi-inspired settings in which they can enjoy our renowned local and middle-eastern cuisines. Throughout the years, Al Nakheel has continued to be highly regarded by both locals and ex-pats who have grown accustomed to the delicious food, fresh sea breeze, relaxed ambiance, and friendly hospitality that are unparalleled anywhere in the city.

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What people are saying about Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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3.9 / 5

based on 8 reviews

I thoroughly enjoyed everything and Saad was an excellent tour guide: very friendly, knowledgeable and he ensured that the time available was put to the best use. It has given me some fantastic memories and I would thoroughly recommend Saudia Arabia Tours to anyone looking to explore this part of the world. A big thank you for your organisation of this trip!

Abdullah was friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable. Great mix of history and current affairs as well as cultural information. Highly recommend!

The super nice and pleasant guide. Totally recommended!!