The Atlas Obscura Guide To Jeddah

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Updated March 5, 2024

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Unusual Attractions in Jeddah

The site of the tomb in the 1920s

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Eve's Tomb

An archaeological site believed to be the burial place of the "mother of us all."

Al Balad

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Al Balad

For centuries, Jeddah’s old town was a major trading port and a point of entry for Hajj pilgrims traveling by sea.

The pillars of the mosque gleam in the sunlight.

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The Floating Mosque

Al Rahmah Mosque appears to "float" atop the Red Sea.

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