Jeddah – -: If shopping in Jeddah has a special taste, making it one of the most attractive cities for shoppers in the Kingdom and the entire Gulf region, then wandering through its markets during the month of Ramadan has elegance and pleasure that cannot be compared to any other place.
Jeddah, which has been known for its sea, history, and civilization since its inception, has also been known for its shopping for hundreds of years due to its coastal location as a seaport.
This activity has also been linked to tourism, through tourism and shopping festivals that have remained attached to the name of Jeddah for nearly a quarter of a century, during which it has attracted millions of tourists from within the Kingdom and beyond.
The holy month of Ramadan is considered one of the most active months in Jeddah throughout the year, as it attracts thousands of tourists and pilgrims, as it is the gateway to the Two Holy Mosques, and enjoys a moderate atmosphere, charming evenings, enjoyable sea beaches, and endless tourist options.
Just as Jeddah has dozens of luxury markets and commercial centres, which provide shoppers with entertainment and fun that suit young people, children and all family members, such as Redsea Mall, Aziz Mall, Mall of Arabia, Al Salam Mall and others, it is also replete with a long history of popular markets that still maintain their privacy, due to their simplicity and atmosphere. Which exude authenticity and nobility, and some of them, especially in the historic Al-Balad and Jeddah region, retain heritage and traditional touches to this day, giving their visitors a unique Ramadan atmosphere worthy of creating a special scent and unforgettable memories, such as: the Bedouin Market, Qabil Market, Al-Alawi Market, and Al-Nada Market. Al-Khasikiyah, Bab Mecca, and Bab Sharif.
Jeddah is a favorite destination for tourism and shopping enthusiasts, especially in the holy month of Ramadan, who go there to buy many needs, especially perfumes and clothes, which attract tourists and pilgrims to buy gifts and souvenirs, most notably the women’s jalabiyas for which Jeddah is famous. Its markets and commercial centers are not devoid of shops. Selling Jalabiyas, which thousands of residents of the Kingdom and the entire Arab region come specifically for, and which also vary between famous brands and brands, and between popular and ordinary ones that suit all tastes, such as Jalabiya Oasis, Ice Cube, Lamasat Al Hanouf, Anwar Al Khaleej, and others.
These days, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in general is witnessing remarkable tourism activity, coinciding with the blessed month of Ramadan, and the increasing number of pilgrims arriving there from all over the Islamic world, as the Kingdom is characterized by an enjoyable spiritual atmosphere in the month of Ramadan, in addition to many wonderful tourist experiences, and many options that… Suitable for children, youth and all family members.
Tourism activity in the Kingdom comes at a time when issuing visas to come to the Kingdom has become easier and easier than ever before, as the Kingdom provides a number of visas, all of which allow performing Umrah, visiting, attending events, and tourism throughout the Kingdom, which are the Umrah visa and the Umrah visa. Tourism, transit visa, and family and friends visa, with citizens of 63 countries being able to issue an electronic visa or upon arrival, in addition to residents of the United States, the United Kingdom, and European Union countries, holders of United States, United Kingdom, and Schengen visas, and residents of Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Those wishing to come to the Kingdom can visit the visa website on the “Spirit of Saudi Arabia” platform https://www.visitsaudi.com/ar, to learn about the available visas after entering basic information.
