The Jeddah Corniche is a popular tourist area with beautiful beaches, lying on the banks of the Red Sea. Here you will find plenty of hotels, restaurants and beach resorts along with theme parks including a water park. Other great sites along the Red Sea include the Floating Mosque which, when the tide is high, becomes completely surrounded by water and looks as though it is floating. Along the coast you will also find The King Fahd Fountain, which is one of the tallest fountains in the world.
If you’re looking to splash out on a hotel, the seafront areas house the finest hotels in Jeddah. You can check in at luxury offerings from international hotel brands, such as Marriott, Park Hyatt, Westin and Sheraton, as well as North African chain hotels and independently run four- and five-star hotels. Sea views are not common among the city’s budget hotels, which tend to be further inland amid the busy streets of Jeddah.
It is essential to book early during Hajj, which is the Islamic period of pilgrimage to nearby Mecca. The same applies for flights to Jeddah, as well as car hire.
It is a good idea to check with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for advice when travelling around the country.
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