Jeddah Modern Highrise

Jeddah Sculpture The Rocket

This is a graceful modern sculpture that has been relocated since I first posted about it on this blog.  The creator of this artwork was an Egyptian artist named Salah Abdulkarim.  It is one of two similar works made of iron that he made and it's called Al Saroukh II (The Rocket).  

Our World: Picnickers on Red Sea

Jeddah's coastline along the Red Sea stretches for miles and miles.  While there are some areas that offer seating and picnicking facilities, for the most part, public facilities for people to enjoy the great outdoors here in Jeddah are few and far between.

So people end up bringing carpets and placing them next to their parked cars so they can sit in the shade.  Other people bring their own folding chairs and even charcoal grills.  During the weekends the Corniche Road which runs along the Red Sea is crowded with cars and people.

 

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Jeddah Mosque on Red Sea

A beautiful seaside mosque of Jeddah.

Jeddah Villa Gates

Jeddah's private residences - Walled and gated tiled villas and palaces.

Jeddah Striped Mosque

I liked the striped stone design of this mosque in Jeddah.

SkyWatch: Jeddah Sculpture The Wave

Jeddah is home to many unusual and bigger than life sculptures that surprise and delight residents of the city.  This mosaic tiled sculpture is called The Wave.  It is actually one of two identical sculptures in Jeddah by Mustafa Senbel, an Egyptian artist commissioned to make about thirty works of art for the City of Jeddah.  Here are several more of Senbel's artwork that I have featured on my blog:  The Fisherman's Net;  Dialogue;  The Seagull;   Two Vases;  Sunrise and Beach Themes;  Sails;  Builder's Plumbline;  The Fisherman's Net II;  The Fountain of Shells;  The Wave;  Desalination Pipes.

Many of Jeddah's sculptures have undergone repair and restoration recently due to wear and tear by the harsh elements of Jeddah's climate.  Here is an interesting video you might enjoy which features some of the sculptures and scenes from Jeddah.

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Jeddah Highrise on Corniche

Jeddah Sculpture: Stalks of Wheat

The Stalks of Wheat sculpture is made of steel and bronze and is the design of an Egyptian artist named Salah Abdulkarim.  He was a pioneer in turning scrap iron into beautiful works of art.  

CLICK HERE to see a previous post of this sculpture on my blog and to learn more about the artist and this piece. 

Our World: Swinging in Jeddah

Earlier this year, I wrote about an incident that involved women swinging on swings in Saudi Arabia being advised by religious policemen that they shouldn't swing in public because it opens them up for harassment.  So it makes me happy when I see Saudi women enjoying themselves, doing things like swinging, despite the fear of being harassed by the religious police or other men.

 

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Jeddah Unusual Building

I'm not exactly sure what this building is or even if its construction is finished, but it is a rather unique design.  I am hoping that the circular part at the very top will be a revolving restaurant.  It would offer panoramic views of the Red Sea and the city.

Red Sea Fishing

Jeddah Modern Building

Jeddah has many modern highrise buildings.  There is always lots of construction going on, roadways being reworked, and now a massive rail project connecting Jeddah with Mecca.

SkyWatch: Jeddah Mosque

Women clad in black walk past a mosque along the Red Sea in Jeddah.

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Jeddah Corniche Walk

There is a long stretch of the Red Sea coastline where people can walk along Jeddah's Corniche and enjoy the breezy sea air.

Jeddah Villa

I thought the bougainvillea made a pretty frame for this Jeddah villa.

Our World: Women Swimming in Red Sea

It's not a common sight in Saudi Arabia, but on occasion, women sometimes venture into the Red Sea wearing their abayas.   Most Saudi women do not know how to swim.

 


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Jeddah Cyclists

I don't see many cyclists on the streets of Jeddah so when I do, it's rather exciting!