Best Things to Do in Jeddah
1. Marvel at the tallest fountain in the world
Best Food In Jeddah
Fortunately for us Muslims, you don’t have to fret about trying to find Halal food since everything is Halal 🥳 You can simply pop by any cafe, restaurant or food stall and have a quick bite or a large meal! Here are five dining options to suit a myriad of palettes 😋1. Al RomansiahArguably the most popular restaurant chain that offers traditional, Saudi Arabian food to the masses, Al Romansiah uses only the freshest of ingredients to bring you the flavours that hit just the right spot 😍 Chicken is the speciality here, with their mandi and madfoon (the meat is wrapped in aluminium foil, and buried in an underground hole in the sand, where it is surrounded by charcoal) dishes being especially pleasing on the palate 🤤2. TwinaIf you’re craving seafood, Twina is the go-to place that locals love! From sayadiah (seasoned fish and rice dish from Syrian cuisine/Lebanese cuisine, made with cumin and other spices), prawns, crabs and more their dishes are prepared using the finest local fish from the Red Sea 😍Website3. Hashi BashaIf you’re feeling a little adventurous, then Hashi Basha’s Camel Kabsa should be on your foodie list. This homegrown chain of restaurants is well known for their unpretentious Saudi cuisine, so you can expect an authentic meal experience 😉Instagram4. KhayalTouted as the best Turkish food in town, Khayal is simply a meat-lovers paradise. From entrees such as a mixed plate of kibbeh (Turkish stuffed meatballs) and sambusek (fried samosa) using Saudi ingredients, to their grilled awsal (in either chicken or lamb), and the homemade Khayal kunafa, you might have to start loosening your belt at the end of the meal 🤭Website | Instagram5. Ful 21Serving traditional Saudi cuisine with a contemporary twist, Ful 21 is simply the hippest spot to check out! Halloumi Cheese Pie, Lamb Liver and more - it’s enough to make us drool 🤤InstagramTips when travelling to Jeddah
Before heading to any country, you should familiarise yourself with the locals’ customs and rules. Here’s what you should know about Jeddah 😊1. Pack the right clothingWhile women do not need to wear the headscarf in public, and abayas are no longer necessary, do dress conservatively! If you’re heading to any mosques, keep an abaya in your bag. Men should refrain from wearing anything made of silk or with gold colouring, as both are considered inappropriate for males.2. Choose your travel dates wiselyDuring summer, Jeddah experiences scorching temperatures (as high as 40 degrees!), while you can experience cooling temperatures of around 20 degrees during the winter months ❄️ There are even festivals such as Jeddah Summer Festival (June/July) where you can check out art exhibitions, spectacular fireworks displays, food and craft markets and more, or Ramadan to consider as well, so choose the best time to visit according to your itinerary! Head on to Scoot’s Jeddah flight schedule here, to choose the best timing suited to you 😌3. Get the best deals with airlines which offer greater rewardsTo get the most value, fly with Scoot, for a safe and rewarding travel experience, with its world-class frequent flyer programme, KrisFlyer, which was recently enhanced and allows customers to upgrade faster and unlock higher membership tiers and rewards sooner. These rewards extend well after your flights too, as you may utilise your miles on amyriad of travel experiences, orpurchase lifestyle items online at your convenience, so jump on it!4. Don’t forget to apply for a visa International travellers, including those from Singapore, must apply for a tourist visa at least two weeks prior to their departure. The Saudi Tourism’s website is the only accepted platform to sign up for your tourist visa. If this is your first flight out in a while, give yourself a head start and start collating all the necessary documents!! For ease of mind, check out Scoot’s handy guide right here. As for entry requirements, non-residents of Saudi Arabia will have to be fully vaccinated and fill out the registration immunisation information form in addition to being medically insured for the cost of COVID-19 treatment. Look out for the most updated information here. 5. Be respectful to authoritiesIt’s a good idea to carry identification with you while travelling in Jeddah, and as in any country, it is equally as important to be respectful to police officers and government officials if they ask to see your passport or visa.Jeddah is truly a city of limit-defying architecture and thrilling opportunities for adventure and now that travel has returned, it’s time to once again explore unique destinations and gain amazing experiences! With Scoot bringing you closer to 72 favourite and untouched destinations such as Jeddah, coupled with promotions from time to time which can be found here as well as on Instagram or Facebook, travel has never been this good!This article is brought to you by Scoot.Tags:jeddahjeddah-leisureleisureleisure-travelmadinahmakkahmeccamedinasaudi-arabiatravel-guide
