Thursday, September 4, 2014

A Stroll Along Jeddah's Middle Corniche

The other evening, I grabbed my camera and went for a stroll along Jeddah's Middle Corniche - the result was the pictures below.

But first, some background info...

The Middle Corniche is the 3.6 km stretch of the larger Jeddah Corniche, a 30 km-long coastal resort area along the Red Sea. The Corniche, which is French/Italian for a coastal road, includes recreation areas, pavilions, sculptures, and the tallest fountain in the world - King Fahd's Fountain.

The Middle Corniche is currently being renovated to include new open spaces, landscaping, restaurants, and retail, recreation, and pedestrian facilities. By combining those with well-managed traffic and parking, including a public transportation hub, the city hopes to develop the Middle Corniche into a world-class destination.

Okay, now time for pictures.

Jeddah Middle Corniche
Lots of space for picnicking and playing. 
Jeddah Middle Corniche
It's kind of a long walk in the heat.
Jeddah Middle Corniche
One of the many kiosks along the Middle Corniche.
Jeddah Middle Corniche
Some palace. Idk.
Jeddah Middle Corniche
More walking...
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Industrial zone and port in the distance.
Jeddah Middle Corniche
Looking back at what I've covered so far...
Jeddah Middle Corniche
A nice sitting area.
Jeddah Middle Corniche
Another kiosk...
Jeddah Middle Corniche
Reached the northern end and turned around. That's Al Anani Mosque back there.
Jeddah Middle Corniche
Does this really need a caption?
Jeddah Middle Corniche
Or this one?
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LOL! big time yummy!
Jeddah Middle Corniche
Some of the best lemonade I have EVER had - not from big time yummy though.

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