Jaffali Mosque

At the heart of the old city, coral houses line both sides of this busy market street. A photography permit is theoretically necessary (inquire at the office behind Naseef house), but in practice nobody seems to bat an eyelid as long as you don't stick your camera in people's faces without permission.

The former house of one of Jeddah's main trading families is being renovated as a museum and cultural center. Great views from the top floors when it's open.

Small but high quality Islamic art museum with a good audio guide. Located at the top of a shopping mall. Entry gets you access to four other small exhibitions on the same floor of the mall.

An interactive digital museum that covers a hectare. It features over 80 immersive artworks designed for physical play and all-age exploration.

With a maximum height between 260 and 312 m, this fountain in the Red Sea is the tallest in the world. Water ejected reaches supersonic speeds of 375 km/h, and the amount of water in the air can exceed 16 m³. As a prominent landmark, it is visible from most parts of the city, and illuminated at night by over 500 spotlights. It was constructed between 1980 and 1983, and sponsored by King Fahd, hence its name.