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 ...

The Al-Balad area was inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2014 as Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Mecca. These days, some of the better-preserved buildings have shops, cafes and other ...

This cross-pollination of creative disciplines has placed Jeddah firmly on the artistic map all year round. Al-Balad Al-Balad is the historical part of Jeddah and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows a view of the historic and cultural district of Al-Balad in the western coastal city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Al-Balad is famous for its colorful architecture.

February saw the launch of ‘Balad al-Fann,’ a new Saudi grassroots art initiative hosted within Jeddah’s famous UNESCO World Heritage-listed al-Balad district.

The Balad Al-Fann initiative, which opened on December 7th, is showcasing a number of art projects in Jeddah's Historic District that will run through 2024. This venue combines modern and ...

Its name may be inspired by Jeddah’s historic Old Town center, but Al Balad FC is promising to bring a new approach to growing a football fanbase, and hopes to eventually go toe-to-toe with well ...

Assaudia Real Estate, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Omar K. Al-Esayi Group (OKAG), this weekend announced the launch of the 22-storey Al-Esayi Tower in Al-Balad, Jeddah’s historic downtown ...

Jeddah - Assaudia Real Estate Development, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Omar K. Al-Esayi Group (OKAG), has unveiled Al-Esayi Tower, a 24-story tower located in Al-Balad, Jeddah's historic downtown ...

Joyalukkas Al Balad, Jeddah will feature over a million jewellery designs showcasing a mix of traditional, ethno contemporary and international influences. It will carry an exclusive line of ...