General infos Jeddah

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Jeddah Airport

Jeddah Airport

The city is connected to King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) – a multicultural gateway to the world. The airport, which is located in the north ...
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Jeddah and Red Sea

Geography of Jeddah

The city belongs to the Province of Mecca. The Mecca region covers an area of approximately 140,100 km², which is about 6% of the total ...
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Food & Drink in Jeddah

Fish Restaurants It goes without saying that fish dishes have always been an important part of the city’s cuisine. This fact is also reflected in ...
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Accomodation in Jeddah

Accomodation in Jeddah

General Jeddah can score with a large hotel offer. Even though all hotel categories are represented, the 4- and 5-star categories seem to predominate. All ...
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Language in Jeddah

Non-Native Speakers in Jeddah English is common among the younger generation, which makes a visit easier. The inhabitants of Jeddah are often multilingual and young ...
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The crescent moon – a recurring symbol in Islam

Religious Life in Jeddah

Jeddah and Hajj As in other parts of the country and Saudi cities, the Islamic faith shapes the daily lives of its citizens and residents ...
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Transportation in Jeddah

Transportation in Jeddah

Individual Transport In Jeddah, as in all Saudi cities, cars, trucks and buses are still the main means of passenger and freight transport. The private ...
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Climate in Jeddah

Temperatures Summer temperatures are extremely hot, typical of most of western Asia, and usually exceed 35 °C (95 F) for five months. Best Time to ...
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General information about Jeddah

Jeddah is a bustling metropolis in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia, more specifically on the eastern shore of the Red Sea coastal plain (Tihāmah). It is about 12 m (39 ...
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