Explore Jeddah
Jeddah is Saudi Arabia's easygoing Red Sea city — coral-stone heritage houses, a 30-kilometre Corniche and a fast-growing luxury dining scene. Chauffyr carries you from Al-Balad's ancient lanes to a waterfront tasting menu in a fixed-price black car.
The Red Sea gateway to Mecca — a UNESCO old town, the world's tallest fountain and a booming Corniche dining scene.
The facts, upfront
The best restaurants in Jeddah
Nobu Jeddah
Japanese · Peruvian · $$$$ · Corniche
The Jeddah outpost of Nobu Matsuhisa's global Japanese-Peruvian icon, on the Corniche.
Myazu
Japanese · $$$$ · Corniche
A glamorous contemporary-Japanese room on the Jeddah waterfront.
Shang Palace
Chinese · $$$ · Corniche
Shangri-La's refined Cantonese dining room.
Nafoura
Middle Eastern · International · $$$ · Corniche
A Park Hyatt staple with views of the King Fahd Fountain.
Albasali Seafood
Seafood · $$ · Al-Balad
A historic Al-Balad institution for fresh Red Sea seafood.
Samia's Dish
Hijazi · $$ · Al-Balad
A beloved spot for authentic Hijazi home cooking in the old town.
What to see in Jeddah
Al-Balad (Historic Jeddah)
Al-Balad
The UNESCO-listed historic heart of Jeddah — centuries-old coral-stone tower houses and souqs.
Jeddah Corniche
Corniche
A 30-kilometre Red Sea promenade of parks, sculptures, cafés and sea air.
King Fahd's Fountain
Corniche
The tallest fountain on Earth, jetting Red Sea water over 300 metres above the coast.
Floating Mosque (Al-Rahma)
Corniche
A serene white mosque built on stilts over the Red Sea, appearing to float at high tide.
Jeddah Sculpture Museum
Corniche
An open-air park of monumental 20th-century sculptures gathered from around the city.
Fakieh Aquarium
Corniche
Jeddah's aquarium showcasing Red Sea species, with dolphin performances.
One perfect day in Jeddah
9:00 · Morning
Al-Balad (Historic Jeddah)Al-Balad — UNESCO coral-stone houses
11:00 · Late morning
Jeddah CornicheCorniche — 30km waterfront promenade
13:00 · Lunch
NafouraMiddle Eastern · International · Corniche — Lebanese mezze
15:00 · Afternoon
King Fahd's FountainCorniche — World's tallest fountain (312m)
20:00 · Dinner
Nobu JeddahJapanese · Peruvian · Corniche — Miso black cod
Book this day, one chauffeur
One fixed-price car and driver for every stop — no parking, no waiting, no surge.
