Jeddah Map, Saudi Arabia

Jeddah History

Eastern Folklore traces the origins of this marvelous city to Eve, the first woman to be created according to the Bible or the Koran. Jeddah, which is also spelled as Jiddah, Jidda, or Jedda, is taken from the Arabic word for grandmother. According to Eastern folklore Eve, the grandmother of the entire human race was entombed in Jeddah.From the Mamluk Sultanate, to the rule of the Ottoman Empire, and finally to its... read more

Jeddah Travel Guide

A huge chunk of land in Saudi Arabia is desert land which is severely hot during summers and cold during winters. There is a plateau on the central section of the country and mountainous region somewhere in the western sides. The coastal plain which is next to the Red Sea is another area worth living and this is where the city of Jeddah is located. The city of Jeddah faces the Red Sea on its western side, Al - Sarawat... read more

Jeddah Nightlife

Walking around its lively city streets you will find a vast array of entertainment and restaurants.  Eating out is the favorite pastime of most Saudi Arabian families. And Jeddah has every imaginable type of restaurant to cater to even the most discerning palette. From traditional Arabian cuisines of Nejdi Kbsa and Yemeni Mandi to grilled shawarmas, koftas, and kebabs, everyone can find food that is suited to one’s... read more

Jeddah Sightseeing

Another must see in Jeddah is the Floating Mosque a popular destination of all Muslim pilgrims. Situated beside the Red Sea, the mosque gives of the impression that is floating on the sea’s waters. Also reflected as the White Mosque, the Floating Mosque is one of the sacred destinations in Jeddah for practitioners of the Islamic Faith.   read more