About Fish Market

For the most unique dining experience, go to the Central Fish Market in Jeddah. You can select the best fish from the stalls, have the merchant filet it, take it to a restaurant, and ask them to prepare it for you. If you fancy a fish sandwich, you can also pick up fresh bread at the bakery.

Because of the ventilation from the wind coming from the Red Sea, the market doesn’t smell as “fishy” as other fish markets. The fishes in the market are also much more colorful because the Red Sea is high in saline. 

There are almost 100 stalls selling everything from salmon to lobster and prawns, squid, to hammerhead shark meat. There are almost as many varieties of sea delicacies as there are vendors. Sharpen your bargaining skills to get a good deal for prices better than in a grocery store.

Polish up your knowledge of Arabic for an exciting experience.
 

Must See

  • The colorful seafood, spices, etc
  • Red Sea Mall
  • King Fahd's Fountain.
  • Jeddah Corniche.
  • Fakieh Aquarium. 
  • World's Tallest Unsupported Flagpole. 
  • Floating Mosque.
  •  Bicycle Square (Midan Addarajah) 
  • Globe Roundabout.

How to reach

If you take a flight,it takes 18 hours and 47 minutes and costs you 2,946.61 SAR - 7,883.87 SAR.

If you take a bus it takes 16 hours and 26 minutes which costs you 2,642.95 SAR - 7,182.83 SAR.

If you take a train it takes 22 hours and 47 minutes costs you 2,920.37 SAR - 7,835.14 SAR.

Tips

  • Try to start your day as early as possible to beat the crowd and heat.
  • Wear comfortable shoes, appropriate clothes.
  • Carry enough water.
  • Be prepared as it may be crowded.
  • Make sure you arrive early so that you don’t miss the daily sales of the mornings.
  • You will see a wide variety of fishes being sold and exported and you can bargain as well .
  • Don't miss the opportunity of picking your favorite fish which you can give to the restaurant nearby to preapre and then eat it.
     

Visit Time

Sunday:             05:00a.m. to 09:00p.m.
Monday:            05:00a.m. to 09:00p.m.
Tuesday:           05:00a.m.to 09:00p.m.
Wednesday:      05:00a.m.to 09:00p.m.
Thursday:          05:00a.m.to 09:00p.m.
Friday:               05:00a.m.to 09:00p.m.
Saturday:           05:00a.m.to 09:00p.m.

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Waiting Time

Yes as it is a market its a possibility it'll be crowded.

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 16.9°C

 

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