Is all the money you’ve saved up begging to be spent? Here are 8 places you can shop in Jeddah to do just that.
For food and vibes
Box Park Center
Box Park is the ultimate hangout spot— you can dine in restaurants like SomoSays Pizza to Snack&Such or lounge in cafes like Boba Bar and Fuwa Cafe.
Atelier La Vie
Atelier La Vie is an entire street full of shops and restaurants of your choosing— Olive Garden, Overdose, Brew92, Beit Wared, Patchi, and more.
For luxury
Boulevard
At Boulevard is a world of luxury. Along a leafy courtyard are high-end, luxury brands such as Dior, Jimmy Choos, Gucci, Giorgio Armani, as well as cafes for you to relax in.
For unique finds
Al Balad Markets
The Al Balad markets are a must-go for those interested in culture and craftsmanship. There you can find a lively market offering handmade merchandise, traditional attire, precious stones, and much more! (add details)
- Alawi Market: Precious stones and hijazi attires.
- Souq Al Badu: The starting point of many entrepreneurs
- Al Khaskeya: Authentic and handmade merchandise
- Souq Al Nada: Spices, perfume, attires
- Souq Al Dahab: No matter where your head turns, you’ll see gold.
For stationary, technology, art supplies, books, and more
Jarir Bookstore
Jarir Bookstore is a Saudi retail company that is so much more than what meets the eye. In need of the newest technologies? Go to Jarir. Want to go back-to-school shopping? Jarir has markers, notebooks,pencils, erasers, and anything your heart desires. This, of course, includes books both fiction and nonfiction and art supplies.
Virgin Megastore
Just as its name suggests, Virgin Megastore has everything you could ever want– from technology and gaming, stationary, art supplies, to toys, yoga mats, fashion, beauty, and even books!
For abayas
Heraa Mall
One of the oldest malls in Jeddah, Heraa Mall is divided into three zones.
Zone 1: Where kids can entertain themselves and play with games all day long
Zone 2: Where there is jewelry and gold shops
Zone 3: Where you can look for abayas, in any shapes or sizes!
Serafi Mall
Serafi Mall is the prime destination for anyone in need of abayas at affordable prices, without having to sacrifice quality. Whether you’re buying one for the first time or are an expert, this place— with its levels filled almost entirely in abaya stores— is for you.
For beauty and personal care
Al Nahdi
Al Nahdi is a pharmacy that sells a multitude of things— from vitamins, body and hair products, and medicine to makeup and even healthy snacks like cereal and protein bars.
Too tired to go? Order what you need on their online website and they can deliver it straight to your home.
Whites
Whites is a beauty, wellness, and lifestyle shop local to Saudi. It offers a variety of products from makeup, perfume, and sunscreen to hair products and skincare.
For everything all at once
Red Sea Mall
Red Sea Mall is a shopping hub that accommodates a diverse selection for you to choose from, from luxury brands—Coach, Burberry, and others— to retail stores selling handmade jewelry. It houses a mix of international and local stores, including fashion, electronics, jewelry, personal care, home decor, and even little trinkets. It even has its very own Virgin Megastore— a million birds, one stone!
Mall of Arabia
The Mall of Arabia is an open space with an intriguing, circular layout that allows you to roam around without ever feeling bored. The mall has a variety of stores for you to shop at, like GAP, Adidas, and Trendyol.
Plus, if your kids are looking for a fun thing to do, they can go to KidZania, an interactive city with realistic role-play. They can be the painters, hairdressers, chefs, or pilots for the day!
P.S. Did you hear? Coming soon is a new mall said to be the largest in Jeddah.
Which of these places are you looking forward to shopping next?
