The bustle, the melting pot of the middle east, Jeddah is a cultural center. The city has received the attention of the world for centuries and you can sense this just by walking down the corniche or in Old Jeddah (Al Balad).
Of course, a lot of the attention is due to the fact that the city is the gateway of the 1.8+ billion Muslim population in the world, to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah
If you are from Jeddah, you already know this : )
Here`s a few fun facts about the city that might surprise even you, proud Jedis :) :
- Jeddah is also known as 'Arous Al-Bahar', which means the 'Bride of the Red Sea' (Ok you probably knew this)
- King Fahd's Fountain, also known as the Jeddah Fountain, is the tallest such fountain int he world (this one too)
- Alexander the Great too passed through Jeddah sometime between 356 and 323 BC (now this might be a surprise? :) )
The city, it is a jewel with a never resting shine, and it deserves nothing less than one of our most interesting designs.
Check out our Jeddah Mug, perfect for a gift for any of your friends across the country or abroad, also a great way to treat yourself with a reminder that Jeddah truly is amazing :)