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Jeddah Tourism


Saudi Arabia - Al Khobar - Jeddah - Riyadh
Jeddah, located in the east coast of the Red Sea, is the second largest city of Saudi Arabia and the commercial hub of the country. The city of Jeddah is unique among the Middle East cities in many respects. The ancient city traces its history back to 647 AD. But today the city blends its quintessential past with modernity, by its numerous shopping malls, restaurants and activity centers. This characteristic catalyzes the promotion Jeddah Tourism quite a lot. Jeddah Travel guide would prove to be quite useful for the tourists in serving the primary information about the city.

Jeddah has a tropical climate. The summer in Jeddah is extremely hot and humid. The most pleasant time to visit Jeddah is from the month of November to March. Jeddah Tourism gains much impetus, for being the main entrance to the holy sites of Mecca and Medina. The city hosts all kinds of travelers, from pilgrims to leisure travelers, including the business tourists. The city is served by the King Abdulaziz International Airport. In the time of the holy Hajj, Jeddah is flooded with pilgrims from all over the world.

The city of Jeddah has retained the ancient skyscrapers and merchant houses. Some of them are truly viewer's delight, for their imposing structure and architectural beauty. One of the major tourist attractions in Jeddah is King Fahd's Fountain, the largest fountain in the world. The beauty of this fountain is fully revealed in the evening, in the backdrop of the dusky sky, the imposing structure of the fountain looks spectacular. The Municipality Museum, chronicling the history of the city is a must in the itinerary of the tourists flocking to Jeddah. Some other places of attraction are Al-Shallal Theme Park, Makkah Gate, Eve cave just to name a few. One of the curious strata of Jeddah Tourism that has revolved off-late is Jeddah Medical Tourism with people swarming to Jeddah's hospitals and surgical clinics.

Sun, sand and sea are the three reasons that pull you to this tropical paradise. There are several beaches sprawling with golden sands, and the luxury seaside resorts Jeddah of serves a perfect haven for unwinding. You can enjoy a host of water sports in some of Jeddah's popular picturesque beaches are Durrat Al-Arus, FAL, Crystal Resort, Al Remal, Shums,Salhia, Bait Albahar, Sheraton Abhur. Jeddah is a shopper's delight. From the supermarkets flooded with international products to the local mini-markets selling antique pieces of Saudi Arabia, the shopaholics are ample reasons to revel.

Tourism in Jeddah has remarkably improved than most other Middle East cities. There are some best possible accommodation facilities available in Jeddah for tourists. The hotels and resorts range from the luxury ones to the budget or the inexpensive ones. Some best options for accommodation in Jeddah is Al-Banawi Resorts, Sheraton Beach Resort, Hilton Hotel Jeddah, Crowne Plaza Hotel, La Fontaine Resorts. You can also have traditional Saudi Arabian food in the restaurants of the city.

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