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The Corniche

The Corniche:  Jeddah's long Corniche (the seafront road and promenade) is the perfect place for an evening wander. As the sun goes down, people stroll along the waterfront, families buy ice cream and chat, friends meet up to gossip. Come here for the people-watching and the free art - the Corniche is dotted with sculptures by the likes of Henry Moore, Joan Miró and Jean Arp alongside wackier installations of public art featuring recycled Cadillacs or abstract designs.

Al-Balad

Al-Balad: For a taste of old Arabia, head over to Al-Balad, Jeddah's old quarter. Away from all those glass and steel office blocks, here the streets are narrow and lined with century-old buildings made from coral stone dredged from the Red Sea, each adorned with elaborate lattice-work balconies of carved wood.

Souk Al-Alawi

Souks: Jeddah's souks (traditional bazaars) fill the dense network of streets and alleyways running inland from the Corniche. Aim in particular for the atmospheric Souk Al-Alawi, off Dahab Street, where you can pick up jewellery, silks and souvenirs at bargain prices.

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