Jeddah Neighbourhood Guide: Al Balad

Al Balad is a historic and culturally significant district located in the heart of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the oldest and most traditional parts of the city, known for its distinctive architectural heritage. Al Balad is famous for its beautifully preserved coral stone buildings with intricate wooden balconies, a style of construction that reflects the city's rich history.

If you're planning to explore the Al Mushrifah, we have compiled a helpful guide to enrich your experience with insights on places to visit, dining choices, and more!

Where is Al Balad?

 

Al Balad faces the Red Sea to the north and is close to the Al Hindawiya district in the south. It's bordered by the Al Baghdadiyah Al Gharbiyah district to the east.

Where to Get Groceries

• Minimarket Samaha Store
• Kabayan Supermarket
• Honey Market Balad
• Danube Supermarket
• Baraka Sweets & Nuts

Where to Shop

• Al Mahmal Center
• Faisaliyah Shopping Center
• Bab Shareef Commercial Center

Where to Stay

• Al Hayet Hotel
• Red Sea Palace Hotel
• Sahari Hotel

Where to eat

• Garuda Restaurant
• Sangeetha Restaurant
• Holidays Restaurant
• Oriental Restaurant
• Manila Restaurant
• Cangkuang Resto & Café
• Ba’eshen Seafood

Attractions & Activities

• Old Jeddah
• Bait Al Balad
• Nassif House Museum
• Bab Makkah Jeddah
• Attalah Happy Land Park
• Fakieh Planetarium
• King Fahad’s Fountain

Schools

Nurseries and Daycare Centres

• Oui Oui Nursery
• Shima’a Kindergarten

Middle School

• Al Maamoun Middle School
• Okaz Middle School
• Talal International School
• 107^th Middle School

Universities

• AlFaisal University
• Jeddah University
• Effat University

Health Centres

• Rafa Medical Center
• Bab Makkah Polyclinic
• Almansoor Medical Clinic

Mosques

• Nasjid Al Asnawi
• Al Zahra Mosque
• Al Bukhari Mosque
• Masjid Musarrat
• Masjid Abu Bakr Siddiq
• Saad Ibn Abi Waqqas Mosque