Blog – Page 14 – Dr. Hans' Saudi Travel Treasures

Galleries in Jeddah

Jeddah is often referred to as the Kingdom’s art capital. Whether such an equation is (still) objectifiable in view of the burgeoning art scene in ...

The Tayebat Museum in Jeddah

A Private Foundation The cultural open-mindedness in Jeddah is also reflected in a rather wide range of museums, collections or galleries. Unfortunately, the associated websites ...

Open-Air Art in Jeddah

Capital of Open-Air Art Jeddah is a lively, vibrant and above all open city. You will notice this in one constellation in particular: art, or ...

Jeddah’s Corniche

It would be a pity to travel to Jeddah without at least a short visit to the Corniche. The waterfront promenade extends over a large part of ...

Jeddah’s Contemporary Architecture

Begin of the New Era Jeddah is a modern city despite its very old tradition. This is expressed in numerous modern buildings, most of which ...

Jeddah’s Mosques

Jeddah has numerous mosques, some of which follow a very different architectural language and some of which have an exceptional location. Known as an important ...

Al Balad’s Architecture – Jeddah

Hejazi Architecture and Rawasheen A real attraction of Jeddah is undoubtedly the preserved Hejazi architecture in Al Balad. It beguiles with the most beautiful coral stone buildings on the ...

Old Jeddah – Al Balad

Al Balad (meaning “The City”) is the oldest and most historic neighbourhood in the center of Jeddah – and a “must see” for Jeddah’s visitors. ...

Shopping: Souqs & Malls in Jeddah

General It is said that a favourite pastime for locals is shopping as they love to browse at malls and department stores as they have ...

Jeddah’s Fish Market

The Bustling Market Presumably, Jeddah’s central fish market is not much different from other fish markets in coastal cities around the world. Nevertheless, it is ...