The historic Old Town in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is called Al-Balad, which literally translates as "The Town." This historic center of the country's second-largest city is not only the home to ...

More than a thousand years old, Jeddah’s Al-Balad neighborhood is a UNESCO World Heritage site and, as the historic gateway to Mecca, has been pulling in visitors for centuries.

For centuries, Jeddah’s old town, Al-Balad, was the main point of entry by sea for Hajj pilgrims heading to the holy city of Makkah 40 miles away, and a major port on the Indian Ocean trade routes.

08 December 2007 24 floors of commercial space, tallest in Jeddah Balad area . Extensive range of amenities . Sales to take place at Jeddah Gate Sales Centre. Jeddah - Assaudia Real Estate Development ...

Red Sea Film Festival Will Put the Spotlight Back on Jeddah Old Town Al-Balad. The new RSIFF headquarters will bring the Saudi fest back to the city's historic neighborhood for its fourth edition ...