Исследуйте старую Джидду, Аль-Балад

Entering the site might be a bit challenging for non locals, there are many road closure to reach the place as suggested by googlemap however you can park easily in one of the side, wide open - ample parking space; just pay a parking meter 3.5sr/hr (the QR code is available on the board, you just need to install the app, register your car and pay it all online, the guard will help youn and his english is so fluent!). Make sure arrive at around 5-6 pm to avoid cramps. The site everywhere, you just need to explore (wear a comfortable shoes is suggested!), there is masjid where you can say your prayers, and looots of comfy cafes around. You'll love it, eapecially when they turn the lights, combined with a very artistic old buildings... Strongly suggested for anyone stay in jeddah for a night or two!

The architecture the history the small cozy shops and museums. So so beautiful. I would recommend visiting in the afternoon because most shops and museums open then.

Very nice place to visit. Especially in Ramadan. You can book an appointment with a tourist to learn about Jeddah Al Balad. You can also buy accessories and clothing. Getting a tourist will be educational for children and family.

Is it pretty? sure. But in the morning, it’s a ghost town. There is absolutely nothing to do before 10am. When the shops do eventually start to open, its just assorted items for locals (like raw materials or icing essentials, nothing a tourist would appreciate) or mass-imported plastic junk from China (like random junk dolls or shoes that are also not sought after for tourists). As a tourist, don’t come here in the mornings. I’ve read that evening time is better, but I was only here for one day, in the morning.

Old Jeddah town and heritage site located in Balad attracting many enthusiastic visitors from all over. We visited on Saudi foundation day and this place was crowded but we liked the tour inside through the old buildings and narrow streets. Finding the parking is a big challenge here and I recommend to pay the moment you park here otherwise, your car will be towed or wheel gets locked.