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Whirlwind tour of Saudi Arabia The NAME
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The name Jeddah meaning the "Ancestor of Women" is attributable to the tomb in the city which is believed to belong to Eve.
Demography
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The second largest city after Riyadh, it is the main port of the Kingdom on the Red Sea and main gate through which most of the pilgrims arrive by air and sea to perform Umrah, Haj or to visit the two holy mosques. Area inhabited is more than 1,500 km, and population is more than one and half million. Jeddah is an industrial and active commercial center, with modern features, squares and courtyards. It is an important tourism center, with an eighty kilometer long beautiful corniche on the Red Sea coast. Jeddah also comprises the King Abdul Aziz University, King Abdul Aziz International Airport and Jeddah Islamic Port. King Fahd Fountain is located inside the Red Sea, near the coast, is an outstanding feature of the port of Jeddah particularly during the night when it sends beautiful colored water up to two hundred and sixty meters.
My JOURNEY
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I started my journey from Jubail the Industrial city of Eastern Province and move west to Riyadh and then to Yanbu ( in the western province ) the Industrial counterpart of Jubail.
And finally to Jeddah ( Jiddah ) ...so what do I think about Jeddah ? Look at the picture !
one word COLOURFUL !!!! |
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| Pros: | "Its really a jewel of Saudi Arabia ....colourful life , nice people" | | Cons: | "Well guess its the traffic ! But which big city doesnt have this ?" | | In A Nutshell: | "I am gonna come savour it again !" |
kenyneo's Jiddah Travel Tips
| Overview | Things to Do
Tips: 16 - Photos: 16 | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2 | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips |
 Comments for kenyneo about Jiddah | | | | |
Jim_Eliason Thu May 31, 2007 14:50 UTC
great tips! | b1bob Sat Feb 12, 2005 19:44 UTC
I am tolerant of most things, but I am not tolerant of any paranoia against photography. Therefore, I would have secretly taken the photo anyhow. Nice accounting on Jiddah. | freya_heaven Wed Sep 1, 2004 13:01 UTC
Very interesting page, Great colourful photos. I love the old architecture there. Well Done (~_~) | marimar_72 Sun Aug 22, 2004 11:26 UTC
WOW kenny,,the picture of the beads and the old clourful house is just amazing! great shots! |
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