Journey to the heart of Jeddah for Atareek, the Jeddah Historical Festival.
Thursday, March 30 through Saturday, April 8
5:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Al-Balad, downtown Jeddah
Atareek, meaning an old latern in Arabic, is an exciting event for the whole family in Al-Balad. The event celebrates the fascinating history and beautiful past of old Jeddah with folk dances, traditional food and handicrafts, visits to traditional houses, 3-D maps of Al-Balad, a train to take visitors around the area, a car show and old children’s games from school.
Please note that this event is not organized by KAUST. You will need to make your own way to Jeddah to attend this event.