Jeddah Corniche
The Jeddah Corniche, also known as the Jeddah Waterfront (JW), is a 30 km coastal resort area of the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Located along the Red Sea, the corniche features a coastal road, recreation areas, pavilions and large-scale civic sculptures as well as King Fahd's Fountain, the highest fountain in the world. Also located here is the Al-Rahmah Mosque (formerly known as the Fatimah Mosque), which is a popular attraction to visitors.
Jeddah Corniche | |
|---|---|
View on the corniche | |
Jeddah Corniche | |
| Coordinates: 21°36′07.4″N 39°06′26.4″E | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| City | Jeddah |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 4.2 km (2.6 mi) |
The Jeddah Corniche derives its name from the original French and Italian term for a coastal road, especially a road along the face of a cliff.
In November 2017, the waterfront was inaugurated for visitors with the goal of being a tourist attraction in the city. It was launched as a response to a royal decree with the aim of improving the public facilities of the city of Jeddah. The established area is equipped with many facilities including restaurants, retail outlets, hotels, aquarium, cultural centre, water dancing fountain, blossoming gardens and fountains.