Saudi Arabia Is Changing! | Jeddah Trip 🇸🇦

Hello everyone! In this episode of our Saudi Arabia series, we’re in Jeddah, the historic port city known as the Gateway to Mecca! After the dry desert heat of Riyadh, Jeddah welcomed me with its humid coastal climate along the Red Sea and its rich history. From the giant shark aquarium at the airport, to Caliph Uthman Mosque, one of the earliest mosques in Islamic history, the 1,400-year-old pilgrimage route at Bab Mecca, and the modern King Fahd Fountain, I explored every detail! If topics like Jeddah’s history, social life in Saudi Arabia, Ottoman defense of the Red Sea, and the historic Hajj route interest you, don’t miss this adventure-filled vlog! [00:00] Introduction & The Mystery of “Green Areas” Seen from the Air Over the Desert [00:34] Jeddah Airport: A Giant Aquarium with Sharks and Stingrays [01:43] Transportation in the City: Easier Than Taxis in Saudi Arabia (Careem App) [02:31] Greetings from Jeddah: More Humid and Hotter Sea Climate Than Riyadh [02:58] Caliph Uthman ibn Affan Mosque: One of the First Mosques in Islam from the 7th Century [05:00] Souq Al Alawi: Historic Arabian Architecture & Ministry of Culture Restoration [06:45] Social Life and Dress Code in Jeddah: Is Head Covering Mandatory? [07:16] Gold, Arabic Perfumes, and Miswak Sellers in Alawi Souq [08:38] Bab Mecca (Mecca Gate): Entrance to the 1,400-Year-Old Pilgrimage Route [09:22] Fortifications Built Against the Portuguese & Ottoman Traces on the Gate [11:12] The Heart of Jeddah: Imam Shafi’i Mosque (Claimed to Be the Oldest Mosque in Jeddah) [12:35] Exploring the Mosque Interior & a Gift from a Philanthropic Indian Visitor [17:00] Historic Al-Balad District: Labyrinth-Like Streets & Traditional Architecture [22:07] Nassif House: The First Historic Home in Jeddah Converted into a Museum [23:38] Gold Market (Souq Al Dahab) & Luxurious Air-Conditioned Shops [24:04] Bab Al-Mina (Sea Gate): Ottoman Defense of the Red Sea [26:00] King Fahd Fountain: The World’s Tallest Fountain & a Technological Marvel [28:26] Closing & Farewell