HISTORY OF JEDDAH AL-BALAD
Jeddah Al-Balad is located in the city center of Jeddah and it is dated back to pre-Islamic times, making it one of the most ancient historical points in the history of Saudi Arabia, Al Balad Jeddah was classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO for the year 2014, it has several well-known historical monuments, including the old lanes such as Al-Mazloum neighborhood, Al-Sham neighborhood and Al-Yaman neighborhood, as well as the historical Jeddah wall, Al Balad markets, and historical mosques.
In 2018 King Salman bin Abdulaziz ordered a project of restoration of 56 buildings at a value of 50 million SAR.
JEDDAH AL-BALAD HISTORICAL MARKETS
THE BEDOUIN MARKET
This market is known as the Bedouin Market. The Bedouins in the past used to buy their needs for food, gold, and silver. Among the most famous goods that have been sold in the Bedouin market since ancient times until now are cardamom and grains, and many pilgrims flock to the market to get their goods for good prices and amazing quality, not only the local population.
Here you can find many tailors, textiles, and accessories in the market that were imported from India, China, and Pakistan that are decorated with the most beautiful colors, jewelry, and rare yarns.
You can visit the Bedouin market and listen to the history of Jeddah Al-Balad old shop owners there and the old Saudi folks who still live in that part of Jeddah.
SOUQ AL-ALAWI
Souq Al-Alawi market is one of the oldest markets in Jeddah and is overlooked by many old houses that stand witness to AlNajd civilization, such as the houses of Nassif and the Matbouli.
This market is characterized by the presence of the most renowned perfumers and spice dealers in Jeddah where you will notice the smell of spices And herbs that roams around the place, and you can shop a lot of food items, spices, grains, and clothes weaved in traditional techniques, which are sold for a low price yet has got high quality.
SOUQ QABIL
This market is located in Gabel Street, and it is named after its owner, who was one of the largest merchants in Jeddah in the past. You can find many popular shops and establishments in it, which tell their stories of Jeddah’s history, and you can also shop from the stores in it and enjoy buying various goods that you will not find elsewhere.
SOUQ AL-NADA
Al-Nada is considered one of the oldest markets in Jeddah, as it has a story over 150 years ago.
As for its location, it extends from the Al-Basha Mosque to the Amara mosque, and in the past, it was famous for holding a marketplace for tailors, hairdressers, and libraries. Bedouins used to sell firewood in it.
MINARETS AND HISTORICAL MOSQUES IN JEDDAH AL-BALAD
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Jeddah Al-Balad is located in the city center of Jeddah and it is dated back to pre-Islamic times, making it one of the most ancient historical points in the history of Saudi Arabia, Al Balad Jeddah was classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO for the year 2014, it has several well-known historical monuments, including the old lanes such as Al-Mazloum neighborhood, Al-Sham neighborhood and Al-Yaman neighborhood, as well as the historical Jeddah wall, Al Balad markets, and historical mosques.
In 2018 King Salman bin Abdulaziz ordered a project of restoration of 56 buildings at a value of 50 million SAR.
JEDDAH AL-BALAD HISTORICAL MARKETS
THE BEDOUIN MARKET
This market is known as the Bedouin Market. The Bedouins in the past used to buy their needs for food, gold, and silver. Among the most famous goods that have been sold in the Bedouin market since ancient times until now are cardamom and grains, and many pilgrims flock to the market to get their goods for good prices and amazing quality, not only the local population.
Here you can find many tailors, textiles, and accessories in the market that were imported from India, China, and Pakistan that are decorated with the most beautiful colors, jewelry, and rare yarns.
You can visit the Bedouin market and listen to the history of Jeddah Al-Balad old shop owners there and the old Saudi folks who still live in that part of Jeddah.
SOUQ AL-ALAWI
Souq Al-Alawi market is one of the oldest markets in Jeddah and is overlooked by many old houses that stand witness to AlNajd civilization, such as the houses of Nassif and the Matbouli.
This market is characterized by the presence of the most renowned perfumers and spice dealers in Jeddah where you will notice the smell of spices And herbs that roams around the place, and you can shop a lot of food items, spices, grains, and clothes weaved in traditional techniques, which are sold for a low price yet has got high quality.
SOUQ QABIL
This market is located in Gabel Street, and it is named after its owner, who was one of the largest merchants in Jeddah in the past. You can find many popular shops and establishments in it, which tell their stories of Jeddah’s history, and you can also shop from the stores in it and enjoy buying various goods that you will not find elsewhere.
SOUQ AL-NADA
Al-Nada is considered one of the oldest markets in Jeddah, as it has a story over 150 years ago.
As for its location, it extends from the Al-Basha Mosque to the Amara mosque, and in the past, it was famous for holding a marketplace for tailors, hairdressers, and libraries. Bedouins used to sell firewood in it.
MINARETS AND HISTORICAL MOSQUES IN JEDDAH AL-BALAD
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