Bring the family and enjoy Al Balad Winter Season 2026
The experience blends entertainment and learning
If you’re looking for a truly unique experience this winter, you need to check out the Al Balad Winter Season 2026: the cool new winter event providing an edutainment experience in one of the oldest urban areas on the Red Sea coast.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site is the perfect destination for family outings and tours, offering a unique blend of historical depth and cultural diversity.
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Visitors can explore photo trails highlighting the beauty of heritage architecture, join architectural tours explaining traditional building methods and house designs, and visit dedicated spaces for artisans and artists, where they can interact with handicrafts and learn about their stories and techniques.
Every corner of Jeddah’s historic district tells a story, and its landmarks and buildings hold countless tales and narratives. The Al Balad Winter Season 2026 will take you on a journey through some of its most precious locations, starting with the historic Bab Al Bunt, the gateway for pilgrims to the holy sites, which also houses the Red Sea Museum and ending with Beit Nassif, closely linked to King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud.
And you can’t visit Al Balad without exploring the Tariq Abdulhakim Museum, which celebrates national musical heritage, as well as Zawya 97 and the Craftsmen’s Alley, where arts, crafts, and history intersect, creating a harmonious blend of cultures.
You can also enjoy exceptional shopping experiences, including visits to renowned traditional markets such as Al-Alawi Market, the largest in the region; Al-Nada Market, where merchants used to call out their wares from docked ships; and Qabil Street, the first place in Jeddah to receive electricity.
That’s definitely not all, though; you can also explore the Gold Street stalls, where you can find anything on offer, from clothing and accessories to household items, toys, and much more, giving families a chance to experience traditional trading practices and the vibrant market atmosphere that has shaped the city’s economic and social life for centuries.
It’s not all about historical and tourist landmarks (not that we’re complaining). Look forward to trying local Hijazi dishes from age-old popular restaurants and markets like Al-Basali Fish Restaurant, Sheikh Oven, Sobia Clay, and Bab Makkah markets, which offer visitors the opportunity to explore the diversity of the local table and reflect the history of daily life in Jeddah.
Visit: visitalbalad.com
Images: SPA
