Jeddah

The Haramain High Speed Rail is a major infrastructure project for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, connecting the cities of Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and the developing King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). The new flexible stations cover a vast area, more than 30 times the size of London's Trafalgar Square and by 2042 are expected to accommodate 135 million passengers. The modular approach to Jeddah Stations draws on 10 Islamic architecture - the design concept taking the traditional gateway arch form as the basis for its flexible vaulted roof design.

Visible from all over the city of Jeddah, this impressive fountain shoots a stream of water from the Red Sea to a point that is a whopping 1,000 feet in the air. The saltwater used for the fountain comes directly from the Red Sea and is jet propelled upward at a speed that can reach more than 200 miles per hour. Make sure you visit the fountain at night, to see it in all its illuminated glory. 

Showcasing over 7000 exotic sea creatures of 200 species, Fakieh Aquarium is a fantastic place to visit with family when in Jeddah. Take a stroll through the huge acrylic tunnel that allows visitors to watch the diverse array of colourful fishes and amazing sea creatures swimming and floating by, as well as to get up close with them.

In a prestigious location, right at the corner of the Middle Corniche Park, next to the famous Jeddah fountain, is one of the most beautiful architectural wonders in the city - the Hassan Enany Mosque. This mosque is the perfect example of grand Islamic architecture and interior design, with a traditional domed roof made up of stunning golden tiles, a recurring concept in Islamic architecture, and an interior covered in a traditional floral and stem circular designs that repeats throughout the interior.