Al-Balad is famous for its colorful architecture. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou) This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows a view of the historic and cultural district of Al-Balad in the western coastal city ...

City center: Al-Balad is still buzzing these days, but in different ways. In 2022, it hosted the MDLBEAST music festival. Tim E White/The Image Bank Unreleased/Getty Images ...

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 ...

Once a thriving port on the Red Sea, Al Balad has witnessed centuries of change, serving as a crucial hub for trade and pilgrimage to Mecca. Today, the area’s restoration is breathing new life into ...

“Balad al-Fann is an initiative that was created by the Jeddah Historic District – under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Culture – to attract creative individuals and go back to our ...

27 July 2012 JEDDAH -- Downtown Jeddah, known as Al-Balad is the place where thousands of Saudis and expatriates go to experience authentic and traditional festivities during Ramadan.. For residents ...