Jeddah Waterfront Less than a year after it opened, the new corniche along the Red Sea port of Jeddah is a favorite weekend attraction for locals and tourists.
The SR800 million ($213.3 million) 4.2-kilometer corniche is known as “Jeddah Waterfront.” It has watersport parks, beaches, children’s play parks, interactive water fountains, restaurants, kiosks, a floating marina dock, larger-than-life animal and art sculptures, as well as dozens of designated restrooms and phone charging stations.
The Jeddah Waterfront is well-organized and divided into many spaces specially designed for children, for those who just want to walk, for those who want to enjoy the sandy beaches, and its division allows people to not clash with each other and avoids crowding.
Families in Jeddah are arranging get-togethers and have several spots to choose from — be it thick grass, sandy beach, concrete or wooden huts — and are reviving the long-standing tradition of gathering their family and spending their day relaxing at the seafront.
Earlier, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced a separate $4.8 billion redevelopment of the corniche that will add 1,200 acres of beach, retail stores, museums, a marina and more than 10,000 residential housing units. Construction is set to begin early next year and is expected to be completed by 2030.
ThePlace: Jeddah Waterfront
ThePlace: Jeddah Waterfront
- The Jeddah Waterfront is well-organized and divided into many spaces
Saudi navy launches first Tuwaiq Project combat ship in US
- The launch ceremony was attended by senior Saudi and US military officials
RIYADH: The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) have launched His Majesty King Saud ship, the first of four multi-mission combat vessels under the Tuwaiq Project, in Wisconsin, USA.
The launch ceremony was attended by Chief of Naval Staff Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Ghuraibi, senior Saudi and US military officials, and representatives from Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri, the companies overseeing the ship’s construction.
Speaking at the event, Al-Ghuraibi welcomed the successful launch and praised the strong support provided by the Kingdom’s leadership to the armed forces, particularly the RSNF, which has driven significant progress in naval modernization and development.
He described the Tuwaiq Project as a strategic cornerstone of the RSNF’s development, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s ambition to build a modern and professional naval force supported by advanced military technologies and comprehensive training programs for its personnel.
Al-Ghuraibi added that the project will enhance the navy’s operational readiness to safeguard the Kingdom’s strategic interests and protect vital maritime routes. He highlighted that the new ships are equipped with advanced combat systems capable of conducting a wide range of naval operations against aerial, surface, and subsurfac
