Tourist Attractions

Soak up some local character in AlManshiyah Plaza, a lively community with restaurants and cafes, playgrounds for kids, and communal areas for the grown-ups to relax. It’s also home to the carefully preserved AlUla Railway Station and a bustling farmers market.

Art is everywhere in this district — a true feast for the senses, with loud music spilling over the balconies and the scent of freshly baked bread wafting through the air. This twinkling, pedestrian-friendly area is also packed with restaurants, cafes, and food trucks.

Translating to “Valley of the Arts,” this new cultural destination is a blank canvas for large-scale art. Take a walking tour through the valley to see some unique, dramatic, and impressive works of contemporary art.

Embark on an exciting celestial adventure far out in the desert on a stargazing trip to Gharameel. Hear from an expert guide as you admire the blanket of stars overhead while surrounded by photogenic pillars of mountain rock that reach skywards. Stargazing tours operate from early October to late March, seven days a week. Then, from late April to the end of September, the tour runs Thursday to Sunday only. Tours offer an opportunity to look at the stars, with a detailed explanation of the constellations from an expert. A traditional grilled dinner served around a campfire on comfortable seats at 8:30 pm is included, along with return transport to Husaak Adventures AlUla. Self-driving to Gharameel is not allowed.

Get up close to AlUla's beloved Elephant Rock, a special landmark and must-see spot. This natural marvel, shaped by millions of years of erosion, rises 52 meters high. Enjoy its magical presence at dusk, bathed in warm crimson light, while warming up by a fire pit nearby. Known in Arabic as Jabal AlFil, Elephant Rock is particularly magical at dusk when the fading sun casts a bewitching deep crimson light over the trunk and body of AlUla’s famous geological pachyderm. Enjoy the spectacle from sunken seating dotted around the site, or gather around a roaring fire pit to warm up on cooler desert nights. You'll also find a cafe and a restaurant open for most of the year, offering a wide range of food, refreshments and shisha into the night.

Obhur Corniche is one of Jeddah's premier waterfront destinations, perfect for strolling and spending quality time with family and friends. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Red Sea while taking advantage of its diverse recreational facilities, making it an ideal spot for everyone.

Visible from all across the city, King Fahd Fountain is a much-loved Jeddah landmark and a 30-year-old monument in the middle of the Red Sea. At 312 meters high, its waters decorate the sunset of Jeddah, and whether you are thinking of taking a picture or a video of that magical scene, seeing the fountain will not seem impossible no matter how far away you are. As the spectacular display of the fountain continues, you can walk around and try different kinds of food along the various stalls in Alhamra Cornish. Seven is the most popular kiosk on the walkway. There are plenty of great vantage points to watch the King Fahd’s Fountain, and the Jeddah corniche is among the best. If arriving by taxi or Uber, ask to be dropped off across from the Ritz Carlton hotel, and cross the road to the waterfront. From this point, you’ll have a ringside seat to the fountain and its show. Afterward, take a wander along the expansive corniche where food stalls, cafés, and restaurants brim with delicious snacks.

This is no doubt the place everybody adores, a place that instantly and seamlessly delights and revitalizes your heart. It is precisely where visitors fall deeply captive in Jeddah. Strap on your shoes and come explore one of the latest waterfronts in the world. The seaside road stacked meticulously as pieces of Legos will lead you through an inspirational stroll on foot, whether you were shinning alone or glowing enthusiastically with friends, you will have the chance to experience deep meditation as your lungs soak out the fresh sea air of Jeddah. This is the ideal trip to get to know the residents that embody the lightness and sweetness of the coast. Along the waterfront, you will feast your eyes at the unique artistic sculptures that chose Jeddah above others to be its home. Marvel at extraordinary works by legendary artists such as “Henry Moore” and “Jean Miró”, just as if you’ve received a free ticket to visit an open sea museum. Including . Along Jeddah’s Waterfront is a 4500- Meter- long sports track, where you can jog freely and take in the warm sunlight and gentle sea breeze. Guaranteed, your soul will thank you for this experience. You can also wander shortly on one of the brightly colored light bicycles, equipped for individuals or groups, and are available for rent for minutes or hours. Waterfront visits reach its peak time at night, the time when the hidden magic of the Jeddah Sea unravels in moderate temperature. Some, even, opt to visit it after midnight to enjoy the after- two- in-the-morning calm where no sound other than the susurration of sea waves can be heard.

Located just off Al Kurnaysh Road on Jeddah’s north corniche, Fakieh Aquarium is the first marine exhibition of its kind in Saudi Arabia, and it’s no coincidence that it finds itself within earshot of the city’s lapping Red Sea. The sprawling tunnels and vast tanks that make up the aquarium house over 200 species and around 85 percent of them are native to Jeddah’s undisturbed coral reefs. It makes this colorful window onto the Red Sea the best way to experience the region’s vibrant underwater ecosystem without needing to squeeze into scuba gear. Accompanied by a meditative soundtrack and enclosed in cavern walls, a trip through the aquarium brings you face-to-face with some of the 800 Red Sea oddities that don’t exist anywhere else on the planet. Throughout the tour, detailed information is provided in both English and Arabic. It means visitors can find out how the Red Sea got its name (hint: it has to do with blooms of algae), and learn about fish like the Napoleon wrasse, which are all born female before some transform into males on maturity. There’s also the territorial sohal surgeonfish, endemic to the Red Sea and named for its scalpel-sharp fin. For more peculiarities, seek out the upside-down jellyfish known as the Cassiopeia, or the thin, long garden eels with their playful tendency to bob up and down in the sand as visitors approach. Less amusing is the fish you’ll be relieved to see in a tank rather than in the open sea; a stern-looking stonefish deemed the most venomous fish in the world, possessing enough venom to kill a fully-grown man in under five minutes. The knowledgeable staff is also proud to inform visitors that some endangered marine life – including giant turtles – have been rescued following injury or illness. Those that are able to recover fully are then released back into their natural habitat.

Take a captivating step back in time and explore the vibrant Bab Makkah Souq, a bustling marketplace nestled in the heart of Historic Jeddah. This sprawling open-air market, with its history stretching back hundreds of years, offers a sensory experience unlike any other.

teamLab Borderless opened its doors for the first time in the Middle East in Jeddah! A collection of artworks that form one continuous, borderless world. These artworks move freely out of the rooms, creating connections and relationships with people, communicating with other works, and sometimes intermingling with each other. They share the same concept of time as the human body, creating a unique and immersive experience. Visitors wander through this borderless world, exploring with intention, creating and discovering new experiences with others. The Borderless World transforms according to our presence, and as we immerse and meld ourselves into this unified environment, we explore a continuity among people, as well as a new understanding of the connection between ourselves and the world.

Discover the innovative spirit of Hayy Jameel, featuring a wide range of seasonal art shows, workshops, and cultural festivities. Spend a day with your family exploring the vibrant art scene and creative community of Jeddah.