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Al Balad
City in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Overview
Al Balad is the historic center of Jeddah in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia, known for its UNESCO-listed coral houses, lively souks, and lively street life. Walking through its maze-like alleyways offers a glimpse into centuries of Arabian culture and architecture, making it a must-visit for history lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Region
Makkah
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Riyadh
Coordinates
21.49°, 39.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$940
Local Cost
$500
Local Income
$600
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
29.9°C
Summer Avg
34.3°C
Winter Avg
24.4°C
Record High
49.1°C
Record Low
12.1°C
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
38 mm
Internet Speed
85 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
44
Walk Score
44
Footways
87.0
Airport
JED
Distance
22 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 60 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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