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Jeddah Waterfront & Corniche

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Jeddah Waterfront & Corniche

Jeddah's long seafront: landscaped promenades, beaches, playgrounds, fishing piers and outdoor sculptures along the Red Sea, busiest after sunset.

Favourite places

Local food

  • Sayadiyah

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    A coastal Red Sea dish of fish served over spiced rice browned with onions — the classic seafood meal of Jeddah.

  • Mutabbaq

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Thin, crispy folded pastry filled with minced meat, egg and leek (or a sweet banana and cheese version), cooked on a hot griddle. A favourite Hejazi street snack, especially in the evening and in Ramadan.

  • Saudi coffee (gahwa) and dates

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Light, golden Arabic coffee brewed with cardamom (and sometimes saffron or clove), poured in small handleless cups and always served with dates. Offering gahwa is the first gesture of Saudi hospitality — hold the cup in your right hand, and gently shake it when you have had enough.Read more

Where to eat

  • Corniche and Waterfront cafés

    North Corniche and Jeddah Waterfront

    Cafés, juice bars and family restaurants along the sea, busiest after sunset when the breeze cools the air.

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  • Fish market restaurants

    Central fish market near the old port, south of Al-Balad

    Choose fresh Red Sea fish at the market and have it grilled or fried at a nearby restaurant, served with sayadiyah rice — a long-standing Jeddah habit.

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Where to stay

  • Al Rawdah, Tahlia Street and Al Andalus

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Central Jeddah between the airport road and the sea: business hotels, malls and restaurants, with easy taxi access to everywhere.

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Culture

Evenings on the Corniche are a Jeddah ritual: families spread out picnic mats, children play, anglers line the piers and friends share tea and snacks by the water.

History

The Corniche runs for many kilometres along Jeddah's Red Sea coast. From the 1970s and 1980s the city lined it with roads, parks and an outdoor collection of large sculptures by Saudi and international artists, turning it into the city's favourite place to stroll.

The central stretch was rebuilt as the Jeddah Waterfront, opened in 2017, with wide walkways, beaches, piers, sports areas and cafés facing the sea. It is where much of Jeddah comes out in the evening.

Tour plans

Sunset on the Corniche

Evening

  1. Step 1: Floating Mosque

    See Al Rahma Mosque on the North Corniche.

  2. Step 2: Jeddah Waterfront

    Walk the promenade at sunset.

  3. Step 3: King Fahd Fountain

    Watch the fountain from the shore.

  4. Step 4: Seafood dinner

    Grilled fish and sayadiyah.

Travel information

Best time to visit

October to April, around sunset and into the evening when the sea breeze cools the air. Weekend evenings are busiest.

How to get there

From the city: taxis and ride-hailing apps drop along the Corniche Road; ask for Jeddah Waterfront. From Tahlia or Al Rawdah it is about 10–20 minutes.

Getting around

  • Walk or cycle the promenades; scooters and bikes are sometimes available to rent.
  • Different stretches (North Corniche, Waterfront, Al Hamra) are best linked by taxi.

Travel tips

  • Swimming is allowed only at designated beaches; follow local signs and lifeguard rules.
  • Dress modestly on public beaches and walkways.
  • Bring a light layer for windy evenings in winter.

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