Jeddah landmarks
Other important Jeddah landmarks
- 1- King Fahd's Fountain
One of the most important and famous landmarks of Jeddah and the most impressive, and even the most popular and visited by tourists during their tours when tourism in Saudi Arabia, where the fountain, which derives its water from the waters of the Red Sea, is characterized by its high altitude, which exceeds a thousand meters in the air, making it the tallest among the fountains in the world and the most prominent and visible from different parts of the city.
This is in addition to its colorful night lights and its charming view as it shines with the reflection of the sun's rays, rising and setting.
You can enjoy watching the fountain from the seaside or touching it and passing by it while on a boat tour. It is worth mentioning that the Jeddah Fountain dates back to the mid-1980s when King Fahd gifted it to be an attractive facade for the city.
- 2- The new Jeddah Corniche
Jeddah Waterfront, or what is known as the New Jeddah Corniche, is one of the most beautiful and famous tourist places in Saudi Arabia, which is recommended to be visited during tourism tours in Jeddah.
The place, which was prepared and developed in 2017, extends for 4.5 km, and an area of 730 thousand square meters along the coast of the Red Sea, has since become one of the most important recreational places ideal for families and children in the city, with 3 rocky beaches for swimming with shaded sessions, a 125-meter pedestrian path extending Even the sea, gardens and dancing fountains, areas for children's games, sports and fishing, special paths for bicycles, the disabled and the elderly.
Perhaps the most important features of the Jeddah Corniche are: The Open Sculpture Museum, which displays 20 art sculptures dating back to different eras of the city’s history, the artificial sail island, which is distinguished by its four white sails and includes swimming pools, a water play area with kiosks, a large plaza for restaurants and interactive games for children.
- 3- The field of the globe
One of the most impressive Jeddah landmarks that steal the attention of locals and residents before passing tourists while driving and passing through King Abdulaziz Road.
The giant model that adorns one of the most important squares of Jeddah near Roshan Mall and Red Sea represents the spherical structure of the globe based on 4 flat bases, and it shows the map of the world that appears bright when the model is lit at night in various and different colors, and the structure is surrounded by Saudi flags from every direction.
You can pass by the stereo at any time and take the most amazing photographs of it, and of course do not forget about the selfies, but you have to pay attention to the road and do not do that while you are driving.
- 4- Jeddah flagpole
If you are a fan of photographing supernatural things that always break records, you will not find a greater opportunity than this during your Jeddah tourism tour, where you can view and photograph Jeddah’s flagpole, which is ranked according to the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest and largest flag pole in the world.
The huge tall flagpole, which is one of Jeddah's most important landmarks, is located in the middle of a circular square from which several major streets in Jeddah branch off and bears the flag of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. If you are lucky and the wind level is reasonable, you will see the flag fluttering at a very high altitude in a majestic view.
You can clearly see the mast while driving on King Abdullah Road or Al Andalus Road.
- 5- Bicycle field
One of the most important main squares located on King Fahd Road, near Al-Rawda neighborhood in Jeddah.
The square, despite its wonderful planning and structural design, may not be a striking feature during tourism tours in Jeddah, especially, with no important tourist attractions close to it, but the giant metal bike model, which is located at a height of 50 feet on top of a small and colorful artificial hill, is what will catch your eye Necessarily.
You can enjoy watching the model while you are on the road, and you may be lucky to meditate and take pictures in case of traffic jams, but if you are on foot, you may be lucky to take a selfie with the giant bike.