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Jeddah is spread over an area of 1,320 square km
and is an important urban center and the city is popularly known as commercial
capital of Saudi Arabia and the wealthiest city in the Middle East. Since it is
the commercial capital of the country this city if frequently visited by business
travelers. The city Jeddah also boasts to be the second largest city in Saudi
Arabia after Riyadh.
Jeddah is also famous because it is the gateway to holy Islamic site Mecca.
The Saudi Arabia tourist destination was founded as a fishing village
over 2,500 years ago but the Muslim caliph Othman ibn Affan converted it into
a port for Muslim Hajj pilgrims. The city is home to several popular private
beaches, including Durrat Al-Arus, Crystal Resort, FAL, Al Remal, Shums, Bait
Albahar, Salhia, Sheraton Abhur etc. Many resorts and Saudi Arabia hotels have
come up in the region. Hotels and resorts will make your trip to Jeddah
interesting and entertaining. You can also dine in at famous restaurants that
serve mouth watering delicacies. You can also eat traditional Saudi Arabian food
here. On your visit to Jeddah you can also see the traditional multistory
buildings and merchant houses. The city has preserved its heritage structures
very well. Along with traditional structures you can also see the modern building
which displays the modern architecture of Saudi Arabia. The increasing
popularity of the city of Jeddah has helped to promote tourism in the region.
You must visit Jeddah for an exciting outing with your family.
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