SKIES FROM SUNRISE TO SUNDOWN

DAYBREAK ON THE RED SEA

THE SUPPLICATION - JEDDAH'S PRAYING HANDS SCULPTURE

SUNDOWN ON THE RED SEA

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JEDDAH'S WATERFRONT

JEDDAH'S WATERFRONT

RIYADH AT NIGHT

PEACEFUL LAGOON

SUNSET PERFECT FOR FRAMING

Thanks to my friend and terrific photographer Abdullah Ali for allowing me to use the photos in today's post.  You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter  - @ayaa1977  

 

Jeddah - Red Sea Images

These shots of the Red Sea coastline were taken before the whole Coronavirus thing hit.  Enjoy!

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Life on Jeddah's Corniche

Today's post is just a couple of shots of slices of life on Jeddah's Corniche, along the Red Sea coastline.

Jeddah Fountain on the Red Sea

I don't have any information about the artist who designed this lovely modern fountain that was incorporated into Jeddah's now one year old new waterfront.  But it is a welcome addition and is really quite lovely.

A big "Thanks" to my friend and amazing photographer Abdullah Yahya for allowing me to share this beautiful photo for today's post.  Stay tuned for more fantastic pics from around Saudi Arabia taken by Abdullah.  Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @ayaa1977

Our World: Colorful Jeddah at Night

Like many cities, Jeddah comes alive at night with bright neon lights and people out and about looking for things to do.  One of the reasons why Jeddah is more alive at night is because of the severe heat, especially in the warmer months. Jeddah's Waterfront along the Corniche is one of the most popular places to hang out in the evenings.

A big "Thanks" to my friend and amazing photographer Abdullah Yahya for allowing me to share this beautiful photo for today's post.  Stay tuned for more fantastic pics from around Saudi Arabia taken by Abdullah.  Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @ayaa1977

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Jeddah Nite Scene on the Corniche

Many small shops like this one that sell snacks and drinks, ice cream, prayer rugs, blow up toys, and lots of items one might want to purchase while strolling on the Corniche are located along the Red Sea coastline of Jeddah.  They all seem to do quite a thriving business.  

Jeddah's Belajio Resort and Restaurant

The expansive Belajio Resort and Restaurant is located right on the Red Sea coastline of Jeddah with lovely restaurants and beautiful sea views.  It also has a kid's entertainment area and lovely outdoor seating.   

A big "Thanks" to my friend and amazing photographer Abdullah Yahya for allowing me to share these beautiful photos for today's post.  Stay tuned for more fantastic pics from around Saudi Arabia taken by Abdullah.  Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @ayaa1977

Jeddah Horse Sculpture at Sunset

The recent transformation of Jeddah's Waterfront was a fantastic opportunity for many artists to create works of art for the city.  Rabia Al Akhras was already well known in Jeddah for his rendition of a herd of galloping horses which is located in the island dividing north and south running lanes of Medina Road just south of the Jeddah airport.  The Syrian sculptor, who has spent most of his life living in Jeddah, donated three of his horse sculptures to grace the coastal city's seaside area, which is more popular than ever due to significant upgrades and developments in recent years. 

A big "Thanks" to my friend and amazing photographer Abdullah Yahya for allowing me to share this beautiful sunset photo for today's post.  Stay tuned for more fantastic pics from around Saudi Arabia taken by Abdullah.  Follow him on Twitter @ayaa1977

Jeddah Sculpture: Science and Religion

This sculpture called "Science and Religion" used to be located in the center of a lagoon near Jeddah's Corniche.  The whole area surrounding the sculpture was transformed about a year ago so now it no longer stands in a body of water. The Jeddah Waterfront project beautified the Red Sea coastline with lovely walkways, plantings, playgrounds, piers, exercise and swimming areas, and much more.

Science and Religion is the work of Spanish architect and sculptor Julio Lafuente. Made entirely of marble, the sculpture consists of 72 spheres that represent the waxing and waning moons and is topped off with a crescent moon.  To see more photos and learn more about this sculpture, CLICK HERE.  

A big "Thanks" to my friend and amazing photographer Abdullah Yahya for allowing me to share this beautiful photo for today's post.  Stay tuned for more fantastic pics from around Saudi Arabia taken by Abdullah.  Follow him on Twitter @ayaa1977

Rocky Red Sea Coastline of Jeddah

I love the golden sparkles on the water from the sunset in this beautiful photo of the rocky Red Sea coastline of Jeddah. 

A big "Thanks" to my friend and amazing photographer Abdullah Yahya for allowing me to share this beautiful photo for today's post.  Stay tuned for more fantastic pics from around Saudi Arabia taken by Abdullah.  Follow him on Twitter @ayaa1977

Skywatch: Jeddah Coastline

It doesn't rain often in Jeddah, but when it does, it makes a huge difference in the air quality and in the skies, which normally are full of dust and lacking in clouds.  These skies make a beautiful backdrop for Jeddah's waterfront coastline along the Red Sea.

A big "Thanks" to my friend and amazing photographer Abdullah Yahya for allowing me to share this beautiful photo for today's post.  Stay tuned for more fantastic pics from around Saudi Arabia taken by Abdullah.  Follow him on Twitter @ayaa1977


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Jeddah Waterfront Lookout Point

The Red Sea stretches for miles north and south along the city of Jeddah's coastline.  It is beautiful and peaceful and is a popular gathering place for families. There is usually a pleasant breeze and the weather is delightful this time of year. 

A big "Thanks" to my friend and amazing photographer Abdullah Yahya for allowing me to share this beautiful photo for today's post.  Stay tuned for more fantastic pics from around Saudi Arabia taken by Abdullah.  Follow him on Twitter @ayaa1977

Skywatch: Jeddah Waterfront Sculpture

Timing is everything in photography. Beautiful skies like this one are rare in the city of Jeddah.  Closer to the Red Sea, the skies tend to be more beautiful.  But in the area where I live, frequently the skies are almost beige, full of dust and pollution, and clouds can be very elusive.  But when it rains, which is not often enough here at all, Jeddah's landscape is instantly framed in a whole new light and beauty.  And when the light of day is waning, adding elegant colors into the mix, the results can be magical.  

I am so excited to begin bringing you amazing photos taken by some of my friends here in Saudi Arabia.  My friend Abdullah Yahya took this post's magnificent photo at Jeddah's Waterfront at sunset a few days ago. This area of Jeddah has transformed dramatically over the past few years, with spectacular improvements stretching for miles along the coastline.  To the right in this photo is the Shahadat al-Tawhid sculpture, a creation of Spanish architect Julio Lafuente, who designed many of Jeddah's most popular public works of art.  It is made of granite and says in Arabic, "There is no God but God, and Mohammed is his messenger." 

To see how this particular setting has changed from a few years ago, CLICK HERE.  

Many thanks to Abdullah for allowing me to share his beautiful photo with you today.  Stay tuned for more fantastic pics from around Saudi Arabia taken by Abdullah.  Follow him on Twitter @ayaa1977

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Our World - Angelina Jeddah Restaurant

The beautiful Angelina Restaurant is a newer French patisserie and teashop that is located on the Jeddah Corniche, literally right on the Red Sea near the Fakieh Aquarium.  It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

It is a franchise of the original world renowned Angelina located in Paris. The decor is decidely French art deco -  elegant, classy, and uncluttered.

The attention to architectural detail is evident throughout the beautiful facility and the huge windows produce a spaceous light and airy feel.  I couldn't stop admiring the amazing ceiling lamps.  One fabulous feature of the restaurant is that there are many inside and outside tables with a spectacular view of the azure waters of the Red Sea.

The beautiful cases of pastries and a variety of French delights in the delicatessan are very tempting to the eye.  Angelina is known for its divine hot chocolate and their signature Mont Blanc pastry made with chestnut.

There are two separate buildings which make up the restaurant separated by an open courtyard between where there is additional outdoor seating.  A large fountain is in the center of the courtyard along with a white modern sculpture, similar to many I have seen along Jeddah's Corniche in the past.

The menu is pricey but the venue and atmosphere is worth every penny - or every riyal, in this case.




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Another Cute Waterfront Playground

Jeddah's new waterfront park area along the Corniche has several really cool playgrounds for kids.  They look so fun they kinda make me wish I were a kid again.  I love these butterfly sun shades in this area.  

Jeddah Waterfront Playground

There are many themed playgrounds scattered about Jeddah's new waterfront park area along the Corniche.  The whole area is very family friendly and designed for plenty of outdoor fun.  

Jeddah Waterfront Horse Fountain

Jeddah's Corniche has been transformed into a peaceful area where families can relax, stroll, and enjoy themselves in the beautiful surroundings.  This fountain features two stylized horses by Rabia Al Akhras, a Syrian sculptor.  Akhras has spent most of his life in Jeddah and presented these horse sculptures as a gift to the City of Jeddah.

To see closeup shots of these lovely horse sculptures, see THIS POST I made recently.

Jeddah Sculpture "The Seagull"

Mustafa Senbel is the Egyptian artist credited for creating "The Seagull," one of the world's largest sculptures.  He was an urban planner for the city of Jeddah in the late 1970s and early 1980s at the height of Jeddah's Beautiful Project. During this time period Senbel designed more than 25 sculptures for the city, making him one of the most prolific producers of public art in Jeddah.  

With the implementation of Jeddah's new waterfront project, the location of this huge monument is still in the same place, but its surroundings are totally different now.  It is no longer in the center of what used to be one of Jeddah's biggest traffic circles.  Now it is next to an attractive lush boulevard and its enormous size is accentuated by how it now dwarfs the nearby palm trees.

The Seagull soars an incredible 55 meters into the sky and took three years to complete.  It represents a seagull diving into the water.  This work of art appears different from every angle and features poetry on the back side of four popular Saudi poets. It is constructed of marble and concrete.   To learn more about this sculpture, see this previous post I wrote a few years ago which shows it from the other direction and in its previous setting.

To see more of the beautiful art that sculptor Mustafa Senbel made for the city of Jeddah, here are more of my posts featuring his work:  The Seagull; The Fisherman’s Net; The Wave; and Dialogue.