Things to do

Jeddah is a popular place for tourists, people who want to engage in fun activities, holiday makers, shoppers and families looking for a break. It’s ideal location and comfort of the city makes it a favourite amongst a lot of travellers.

This is because the city offers various things to do like parks, theme parks, amusement parks, food courts and other activity destinations that attract both kids and grown-ups alike.

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For more information about places to discover, feel free to contact us at:

e-mail: jeddah@landmarkhotels.com Telephone: +966 12 654 0440

Fun time Pizza & Play

Full of special attractions, rides, games, fun sports, activities and food this place is a haven for kids and grown-ups who love to bring out the child in them.

Al-Shallal Theme Park

A great theme park for families, is often referred to as “Fakieh Poultry Farms”, which is the name of the owners of the park. It is one of the largest companies in the world with a huge number of assets and employees.

Al Amwaj Amusement Park

A small but fun amusement park for families and kids this place is a must-do if you are travelling with family. It is full of kids-friendly rides, bumper cars, concessions and other old-fashioned games, we all love.

Stationary Fantasies Waterpark Jeddah

Featuring child skill development centre, department of accessories and gifts, a fun water park and a stationary section that attracts both kids and grown-ups.

Atallah Happy Land Park

It’s called Happy Land Park for a reason as it is a venerable amusement park. It features indoor/outdoor rides, games, ice skating rink and a food court. So, you can happily spend a full day here with friends, family and kids.

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Weather

The weather is mostly warm and hot here, with long summers and not so cold winters. Jeddah features a tropical arid climate. July is the hottest month here, but also the best time to swim in the sea with an average temperature of 32°C (90°F) and the coldest is January at 23°C (73°F). Rainfall is sparse here and usually occurs in November and December. Thunderstorms are common in winter and dust storms mostly happen in summers.

Local Language

The official language of Saudi Arabia is Arabic. However, in Jeddah region the distinctive speech pattern is called the Hejazi dialect, it is among the most recognizable accents within the Arabic language. Plus, English is widely spoken here, and most shops, hotels and commercial businesses deal with their clients in English.

Car Rental

The hot climate makes car rentals and hiring very popular in this area.  You can hire the car and explore the city if you have your passport and a valid international driving license or a temporary local license for car rental.

  • SixT
  • Al Wefaq Rent A Car
  • Enterprise
  • Budget
  • Avis
Getting Around

Buses Local buses also operate here and can be used as a mode of transportation to make things more budget-friendly.

Taxis Taxis are the most popular and convenient way of travelling in this city and seeing things around. Some good taxi companies are Careem, Mondo Ride, TaxiPixi and Uber. You can download their apps and reserve as well as pay for these taxis through the apps. Here you can choose the type of car you wish to ride. Taxi fares are reasonable in this area. You can even hail a local cab on the streets here. Taxi drivers are legally required to have and abide by to go by meter.

Jeddah Metro Under construction and expected to operate by 2020.