Reminiscent of the Arabian nights fairytales, this vibrant marketplace with multi-storied mud brick and stone buildings sells everything from textiles and sparkling silver and gold ornaments to spices and honey.
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Reminiscent of the Arabian nights fairytales, this vibrant marketplace with multi-storied mud brick and stone buildings sells everything from textiles and sparkling silver and gold ornaments to spices and honey.
See a 700-year-old flag mast and a 15th-century cannon at this restored building, one of several crumbling structures preserved by the government.
This 853-foot fountain is reputed to be the tallest fountain in the world, and is best appreciated when illuminated at night.
In Arabic it's called "Dawar (Square) El (of the) Darragga (bike)". When it is lit up at night it looks quite impressive.
This imposing gate is the only remnant of the huge wall that used to surround Jiddah.
This beautiful white mosque seems to emerge from the sea.
The bustling Balad marketplace includes this specialized market that sells electronics, perfumes, spices, dates, honey and household items.
