Historic Jeddah (Al-Balad)
Jeddah
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The historic core of Jeddah on the Red Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its coral-stone houses, carved wooden roshan balconies and old souqs.
Al-Balad has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014. The area is undergoing major restoration, with public squares, markets, mosques, and museums being progressively reopened. Please verify current access arrangements and any closures from the official source before your visit.
Opening hours, ticket prices and access rules may change. Please verify details from the official source before planning your visit.
Related museums
Makkah Museum (Al Zahir Palace)
The regional museum of Makkah Province housed in the historic Al Zahir Palace, presenting the heritage and history of the Makkah region.
Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture
A permanent exhibition in Makkah dedicated to the architecture, expansions and restoration of the Holy Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.
Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum
Privately founded museum in Jeddah arranged across several themed pavilions covering Islamic civilisation, Arabian heritage, public history, and folk life.
Beit Al-Balad Heritage Museum
Restored Hejazi merchant house in Jeddah's UNESCO-listed Al-Balad district presented as a heritage museum, with period rooms and displays on the social history of historic Jeddah.
Related experiences
Old Jeddah Food Heritage
An introduction to the food culture of Historic Jeddah (Al-Balad), shaped by centuries of Red Sea trade and pilgrim traffic.
Haramain High-Speed Railway
A modern high-speed railway linking Makkah, Jeddah, King Abdullah Economic City and Madinah, designed primarily for pilgrim and visitor travel.