Makkah Region district, Saudi Arabia

Places to visit near Jeddah

Jeddah is a city in Makkah Region district, Saudi Arabia, home to about 2,867,446 people. Within 50 km by road there are 221 places to visit — 189 mosques & dargahs, 8 forts & heritage, 6 museums and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Qishla (1 km), Jaffali Mosque (1 km) and Tomb of Eve (1 km).

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, Makkah Region district, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jeddah at a glance

Location
Makkah Region district, Saudi Arabia
Population
about 2,867,446
Coordinates
21.4901° N, 39.1862° E
Places within 50 km
221 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Jeddah

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jeddah: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Jeddah, by type

Mosques & dargahs near Jeddah

199 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Jeddah. The closest is Bab Jadid (1 km); the best-known is Jaffali Mosque (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Jeddah

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jeddah. The closest is Qishla (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Jeddah

9 museums within 100 km of Jeddah. The closest is Jeddah Municipal Museum (1 km); the best-known is Biet Nassif (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jeddah

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jeddah. The closest is Jabal al Hamra' (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Jabal al Hamra' · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~14 km
  • Al Marwa · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~83 km · Must-see
  • Mount Abu Qubais · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~85 km · Must-see
  • Jabal An Nur · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~87 km · Must-see
  • Jabal Thawr · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~87 km · Must-see
  • Muzdalifah · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~98 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Jeddah

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Jeddah. The closest is Ra's al Majalat (5 km); the best-known is Jiddah Light (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Jeddah

2 caves within 100 km of Jeddah. The closest is Cave of Hira (87 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Cave of Hira · cave · Makkah Region · ~87 km · Must-see
  • Thawr Cave · cave · Makkah Region · ~87 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Jeddah

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jeddah
  2. 1 km Jaffali Mosque · mosque, Makkah Region
  3. 1 km Tomb of Eve · tomb, Makkah Region
  4. 1 km Qishla · heritage site, Makkah Region
  5. 1 km Al Maamar Mosque · mosque, Makkah Region
  6. 1 km Qabil Street · heritage site, Makkah Region
  7. 1 km Back to Jeddah

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From travellers near Jeddah

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How to reach Jeddah

    All places near Jeddah by distance

    Within 15 km of Jeddah

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jeddah by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs189199Bab Jadid (1 km)
    Forts & heritage812Qishla (1 km)
    Other attractions910Canada (2 km)
    Museums69Jeddah Municipal Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints17Jabal al Hamra' (14 km)
    Beaches & coast55Ra's al Majalat (5 km)
    Caves02Cave of Hira (87 km)
    Waterfalls11Al Shallal Theme Park (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Al-Musk Lake (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Jazirat Abu Sad (9 km)

    Jeddah: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jeddah?

    Qishla (heritage site, about 1 km), Jaffali Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Tomb of Eve (tomb, about 1 km), Al Maamar Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Qabil Street (heritage site, about 1 km), Biet Nassif (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Jeddah?

    221 places on Spotwander: 189 mosques & dargahs, 8 forts & heritage, 9 other attractions, 6 museums, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Jeddah?

    Bab Jadid, about 1 km by road; Jaffali Mosque (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jeddah?

    Qishla, about 1 km by road; Tomb of Eve (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Jeddah?

    Jeddah Municipal Museum, about 1 km by road; teamLab Borderless Jeddah (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jeddah?

    Start in Jeddah, visit Jaffali Mosque, then Tomb of Eve, then Qishla, then Al Maamar Mosque, then Qabil Street, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jeddah?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

    Towns near Jeddah

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Jeddah’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Jeddah on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.