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scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

I left 10 years ago. Two places that I used a lot were the British Community Library in the British Consulate and the Italian Club in Baghadiya.

Are these still functioning ? Someone has asked me about places to go in Jeddah.

readytotravel · Joined: 16 Nov 2008 Posts: 77

I'd like to ask about swimming beaches for women and is there a possibility of going sailing and/or windsurfing there?

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

For swimming in the Red Sea the best bet is to join one of the "Clubs" to the north of the city. Many offer watersports. Some are pricey.

trapezius · Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:56 am Post subject:

Yes, both are still functioning.

As for beaches, you will have to go to the private beaches in North Obhur. Silver Sands is reputed to be the best or one of the best. Sheraton has one too, and another good one is Nakhil. Try out different ones on successive weekends and then stick with one.

Entry charge during weekdays ranges from SR. 50 to Sr. 80. On weekends, SR. 80 to SR. 100. Many/most also have yearly membership offers. And if you are rich, you can permanently (until you are in Saudi) rent a chalet/villa on any of the beaches.

readytotravel · Joined: 16 Nov 2008 Posts: 77

Thanks for the replies. I will be in Jeddah for just 4 days. My plan is to sunbathe, swim, snorkel, sail and shop!

jaffa · Joined: 25 Oct 2012 Posts: 403

You can go topless in Jeddah Wink

johnslat · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 12:55 pm Post subject:

Dear jaffa,

"You can go topless in Jeddah."

Very true - if you're a guy Very Happy

Regards,
John

jaffa · Joined: 25 Oct 2012 Posts: 403

Women too, John, even in the street. I've seen them. Surprised

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Hallucinations are quite commonly suffered by Franks who have been in Arabia for a while.

Hey ho so it goes.

geceler · Joined: 02 Sep 2012 Posts: 8

If you blaspheme you can go topless.

trapezius · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 9:45 pm Post subject:

Massive New Year's Eve Beach Party going on on the Jeddah Corniche right now, with open air concerts and other festivities. Even BBC and CNN covered it, and they said it rivaled Sydney's party Cool

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

i am sure that the Pious Ones disapprove !

AbeCross · Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Posts: 191

[quote="scot47"]I left 10 years ago. Two places that I used a lot were the British Community Library in the British Consulate and the Italian Club in Baghadiya.

Are these still functioning ? Someone has asked me about places to go in Jeddah.[/q

I would like to check these out. Do you have any contact information? I am an American national.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

British Community Library is in British Consulate. Run by volunteers. Those with "Western" (!!!!) passports can become members if sponsored by a British member. Open Thursday mornings.

The Italina Club is in Baghdadiya. Google and you will find location.

AbeCross · Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Posts: 191

Thanks for the information.
I have lived in Jeddah for several months and the boredom is starting to get to me. Smile

I asked several people about the Italian Club and they knew nothing about it. I found nothing useful on Google either. What is it exactly? Does anyone have contact information?
I called the British consulate to ask about Thursday mornings at their library and there was no answer!
Help! Very Happy