| Page Views: 1,368 Last Visit to Jiddah: August, 2003 | My vacation in Jedda by amna_alshamsi - last update: Aug 30, 2003 |
I have been to Jedda several times before , at was a stopping point to go to Macca, however this time i had the chance to stay 8 nights there, and i like the city.
Honestly I did not see many tourists there, maybe it is summer , I do not know the reason. The city can become a tourist destination but I think there much be a global marketing. |
|  | it is a city in Saudi Arabia with 2.9 million inhabitants (2003 estimate), situated on the Red Sea.
Jedda is the main port for pilgrims coming (both by air and sea) for the hajj or umra, as Mecca is only 50 km away. Due to this Jedda has many diplomatic stations, mainly from other countries with a sizeable Muslim community.
Jedda has one of the most diverse economies of Saudi Arabia. It is a commercial centre, important centre for import of livestock. Jedda also has iron and steel plants, oil refineries, and production of bricks, furniture and tiles. |
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| Pros: | "nice city" | | Cons: | "No fixed prices you have to bargain in every thing from a taxi to shopping" | | In A Nutshell: | "if you are coming to KSA stop in Jedda for few days and enjoy" |
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ChuckG Wed Nov 12, 2003 06:53 UTC
8 days ? What did you do there ! What are the "must see" ? | majed81 Thu Nov 6, 2003 08:42 UTC
Thank you for writing about Jeddah. Are you sure the first picture is Jeddah? :o). | manuelEB Fri Oct 10, 2003 07:37 UTC
Bargain with the taxi driver...I want to see that!!! |
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