Jeddah Neighbourhood Guide: Al Jawhara

Al Jawhara is a bustling district in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, known for its vibrant culture and economic activity. While it doesn't have a long history like some other parts of the city, it has become a lively commercial and residential hub in recent years. Al Jawhara offers a mix of modern amenities, shopping centers, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors. Its contemporary character and accessibility have contributed to its status as a thriving part of Jeddah.

Where is Al Jawhara?

 

Al Jawhara is situated to the north of the Jeddah city center, while its southern borders connect with other districts and neighborhoods of Jeddah. To the west, Al Jawhara typically reaches the Red Sea coastline, offering access to the waterfront, and to the east, it extends into other parts of the city.

Where to Get Groceries

• Al Jawhara Supermarket
• Yasmin Store and Flour Mills
• Kabayan
• Almadina Store
• Rahaf Supermarket
• Al Ameen Supermarket

Where to Shop

• Red Sea Mall
• Cenomi Haifa Mall
• Al Salaam Mall
• Al Andalus Mall
• Al Mahmal Center

Where to Stay

• Al Jawhara Tower Hotel
• Holiday Inn Jeddah
• Al Nabaress Al Macy Hotel
• Al Reef Hotel

Where to eat

• Nando’s Red Sea Mall
• Khayal Middle Eastern Restaurant
• Jawhara Sandwich Shop
• Chennai Darbar Indian Restaurant
• Cangkuang Indonesian Resto & Café
• Shawly Filipino Restaurant
• Al Wazzan Lebanese Restaurant
• Saraya Latif Turkish Restaurant

Attractions & Activities

• Jeddah Waterfront Harbor
• King Fahad’s Fountain
• Bait Al Balad
• Old Jeddah, Al Balad
• Atallah Happy Land Park
• Cannon Obelisk
• Dolphin Show
• Al Taybat International City Museum of Science

Schools

Nurseries and Daycare Centres

• Little Pearls Nursery
• Zahrat Alsahra Kindergarten
• Shima’a Kindergarten
• Future Experts Kindergarten
• Bright Future International School

Middle School

• Al-Maamoun Middle School
• Jabal Alnoor Intermediate School
• Ansar Middle School
• Omair Bin Abi Waqas Middle School

Universities

• Dar Al-Hekma University
• King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
• Jeddah International College
• Effat University
• AlFaisal University

Health Centres

• Al Hamraa Medical Center
• International Medical Center Hospital
• Al Haramen Policlinic
• Prince Medical Center

Mosques

• Princess Al-Jawhara Mosque
• King Saud Mosque
• Jaffali Mosque
• Al Mawadah Mosque