Jeddah Al-Balad

Saudi Arabia

Best for: Sea, History, Architecture, Food, Warm, Walking Tours, Authentic

Coral-stone merchant houses with carved wooden balconies line Al-Balad, Jeddah's UNESCO-listed old town, a few minutes from a Red Sea corniche built for sunset walks.

Al-Balad comes alive after dark — cafes, art spaces, and restored heritage houses. The Corniche and Red Sea diving sites are a short taxi ride; the Fakieh Aquarium and King Fahd's Fountain round out a coastal day.