Living in Jeddah.
Jeddah is Saudi Arabia's second-largest city and its commercial gateway on the Red Sea coast.
The city
Jeddah is Saudi Arabia's second-largest city and its commercial gateway on the Red Sea coast. For international families, Jeddah offers a diverse, cosmopolitan environment with a well-established expatriate community, a wide range of housing options in the north of the city, and direct flight connections to major hubs in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Culture and the coast
The city's cultural life, from the historic Al-Balad quarter and the Corniche waterfront to world-class restaurants and an active arts scene, provides a genuinely enriching backdrop for a family posting. Jeddah is notably more socially open than the Saudi interior, with a relaxed atmosphere that long-term residents consistently cite as one of the city's strongest draws.
Climate and the school year
Weather is warm year-round, with peak heat in July and August. The school year runs from mid-August through mid-June.
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