explore jeddah
jeddah
Jeddah, a coastal gem on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea, is a vibrant blend of modernity and heritage. Its skyline is adorned with skyscrapers, while its historic district, Al-Balad, preserves traditional Arabian architecture. Known for commerce, culture, and leisure, it welcomes visitors with warm hospitality and picturesque waterfront
Jeddah Historic District (Al Balad)
Jeddah Historic District (Al Balad)
Founded in the 7th century, Al Balad is the historical area of Jeddah, it has been listed as a UNESCO world heritage site in 2014.
It used to serve as an ancient trading port and acted as the main entrance to the Holy City of Makkah for pilgrims embarking on their sacred pilgrimage for Hajj and Umrah. Nowadays, the city is renowned for its historic architecture and traditional buildings built with coral stone, adorned with exquisite wooden lattice windows.
Bayada Island
Bayada Island
Often called the Saudi Maldives, Bayada island offers picturesque coral reefs and sandy beaches all surrounded by turquoise waters. It’s a perfect natural destination to discover the stunning views of the Red sea and to do some snorkeling.
more to come
Saudi Arabia is well known for its warm hospitality but also for its nature, heritage and different landscapes all around the Kingdom. At Explorabia, we are honored to represent this beautiful destination and we will shortly open more regions for our guests to discover.