Historic Jeddah (Al-Balad)

Historic Jeddah, known locally as Al-Balad, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the cultural soul of the city. For centuries it served as the great gateway to Makkah and a thriving Red Sea trading port, and its heritage lives on in coral-stone houses, towering carved wooden roshan balconies, and atmospheric souqs selling spices, gold and traditional goods. Wandering its lantern-lit lanes is like stepping back through Jeddah's history an unmissable cultural experience for any visitor to the city.