Jeddah Corniche & King Fahd Fountain
Thirty kilometres of sculpted Red Sea waterfront, floating mosque included — crowned after dark by the world's tallest fountain jetting 260 m over the bay.
Last verified 26 August 2026
Location
Corniche Road, along the Red Sea front
Opening hours
Open access; fountain runs evenings
Ticket price
Free
Suggested duration
2–3 hours
Best time to visit
Sunset walk, then the lit fountain
How to reach
Ride-hailing along the whole length
With kids
Playgrounds, lawns and traffic-free promenade sections
Good to know
- The fountain reads best from the central corniche south of it — bring a zoom for the full plume.
- Friday evenings are joyous, packed local scenes.
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