Jeddah Historic District

    Jeddah Historic District, once a small fishing village on the
    Red Sea coast, has a rich history  and cultural heritage. 
    It flourished as a vital trading hub on the ancient Silk Road and became a global gateway for pilgrims from all over the world.


    Jeddah Historic District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to many diverse markets and more than 600 historic buildings with distinctive architecture that reflects the resourcefulness and adaptation of its people to their environment.

    Under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, the Jeddah Historic District program leads the efforts in the regeneration of the historical center of Jeddah (Al Balad). Its aim is to establish it as a hub of culture and the arts, and an international heritage destination.

    Project Objectives

    Create an attractive center for business and cultural projects and a key destination for aspiring entrepreneurs.

    Achieve sustainable development through eco-friendly urban development projects.

    Utilize heritage sites and unparalleled cultural and urban elements to build a vibrant and creativity enabling ecosystem.

    Subprojects

    Historic Buildings Restoration Project

    Historic Jeddah Waterfront Development Project

    Culture Square Project

    Archaeology and Excavation Project

    The Historic Restaurants Project

    Artistic Sculptures Project

    Historic Markets Project

    Al Balad's Hospitality Experience

    Figures

    15

    Million Visits to AlBalad Annually By 2030

    +43

    Billion region's cumulative contribution to GDP by 2035.

    +40,000

    Jobs by 2024.

    +770,000 m2

    GLA of offices and retail.

    3,000+

    Hotel rooms.

    650

    Restoration of historical buildings.

    5

    Historic markets.

    36

    Historic mosques.

    16

    Ribats.

    2.5 km2

    The Size of Albalad.

    1.2M m2

    Public spaces and roads including lagoon.