Jeddah
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Immersive Culture
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Vibrant Art Scene
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Diverse Urban Landscapes
JEDDAH – A DYNAMIC BLEND OF HISTORY AND MODERNITY
Jeddah, the commercial center of Saudi Arabia. A cultural crossroads and a vibrant hub combining heritage and modernity.
Visitors can travel back in time walking through the streets of Al Balad, Jeddah’s UNESCO World Heritage recognized Hijazi style old town, or enjoy the modern landmarks of the city, strolling down the waterfront corniche and taking time to admire the world’s tallest fountain.
With a population of about 3.5 million people, Jeddah is the second-largest city in Saudi Arabia and the eighth largest in the Middle East.
Jeddah is the principal gateway to Makkah, the holiest city in Islam, located just 65 km to the east, while Madinah, the second-holiest city, is located 360 km to the north. Situated on the Red Sea, Jeddah Islamic Port is the thirty-sixth largest seaport in the world and the second largest and second-busiest seaport in the Middle East.
Yanbu
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Rich Heritage
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Diving & Water Activities
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Scenery and Wildlife
YANBU – SAUDI ARABIA’S SCUBA-DIVING CAPITAL
Yanbu’s history dates back at least 2,500 years, when it was a staging point on the spice and incense route from Yemen to Egypt and the Mediterranean region. The city was built around its port, where most of its people made their living.
Presently, Yanbu is considered a major industrial city, known for its oil refineries and petrochemical plants. Hence, it has a unique cultural mix, with many of its 220,000 residents expatriates from around the world.
With this fusion of history and modernity, visitors can enjoy a stroll in the streets of Yanbu’s old town or enjoy under water discoveries when diving along the beautiful Red Sea coast.
Along with its proximity to major cities in the Kingdom, Yanbu is also the gateway to AlUla, famous for its red-sand desert landscapes and haunting Nabatean monuments, such as Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest preserved site of the famous ancient Arab civilization south of Petra.