Jeddah Travel Guide [BEST things to do and see in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia]
Top Attractions Al-Balad, should top the agenda of cultural travellers in Jeddah. The name translates to “The City” – however, due to its crumbling nature, most Jeddah residents moved out years ago. Additionally, after the discovery of oil in the mid-20th-century, its narrow lanes couldn’t handle modern cars. Today, immigrants inhabit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, giving it a charming ambience. In all honesty, the buildings here have seen better days. However, the Saudi crown has sunk $13 million to begin restoring the worst-affected structures. If decaying buildings are your thin...