What you need to know before you book your airfare and tickets
Start your journey through Saudi Arabia with a cheap flight to Jeddah. Jeddah is a lively city full of contrasts. There are gleaming skyscrapers and fast paced business districts befitting its status as a major city, but dig a little deeper and you will find ramshackle houses and maze-like souqs that seem to have remained unchanged for the last few centuries. The Corniche is undoubtedly one of the top attractions in Jeddah. Extending for 30 kilometres, this extensive beachfront promenade links together scores of hotels, resorts and restaurants. The King Fahd Fountain has the distinction of being the tallest fountain in the world, and the 312 metre jet of water it produces can be seen from almost anywhere in Jeddah. Al-Balad, the atmospheric old town, is one of the most popular sites in Jeddah. Rickety coral houses fronted by wooden balconies tower precariously over the warren of narrow streets. The neem tree in front of Naseef House is said to be the oldest tree in Jeddah. The house itself functions as a museum and cultural centre these days. Find your way to Souq al Alawi for a bit of shopping. This busy market street is lined with stalls selling all manner of goods. Who knows what you may pick up as a souvenir here?
