King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah

Name: King Abdulaziz University
Address: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

#25 among attractions in Jeddah

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King Abdulaziz University is a public university in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was established in 1967 as a private university, by a group of businessmen led by Muhammad Abu Bakr Bakhashab and including writer Hamza Bogary. In 1974, King Abdulaziz University was converted to a public university by a decision of the Council Ministers of Saudi Arabia under then-King Faisal's orders. In 2021, it is ranked the #1 Arab university by Times Higher Education. King Abdulaziz University has been placed in the top 200 universities in the world by four major ranking tables. ()

Local name: جامعة الملك عبد العزيز Coordinates: 21°29'47"N, 39°14'56"E

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الجامعة (جامعة الملك عبد العزيز)Jeddah Saudi Arabia

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King Abdulaziz University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tahlia Street, Serafi Mega Mall, Naseef House, King Saud Mosque.

6.7 miNW
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Tahlia Street, Jeddah
171 min walk • Tahlia Street, often regarded as the Champs-Élysées of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is a bustling shopping district that embodies modern luxury and style. This vibrant street is a hub for both locals and tourists, offering a plethora of high-end retail stores, international...
6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Serafi Mega Mall, Jeddah
155 min walk • Serafi Mega Mall stands as a beacon of modern shopping and entertainment in the bustling city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This expansive shopping center is a destination for both locals and tourists seeking a comprehensive retail experience.
4 miW
Museum
Naseef House, Jeddah
103 min walk • Naseef House, a cultural beacon nestled in the historic Al-Balad district of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, stands as a testament to the rich heritage of the region. This traditional coral-stone structure was built in the early 20th century and has since been meticulously...
4.6 miW
Mosque
King Saud Mosque, Jeddah
118 min walk • The King Saud Mosque stands as a majestic representation of Islamic architectural grandeur in the heart of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Inaugurated in 1987, this mosque is not only the largest in the city but also a significant landmark due to its splendid design...
3.8 miW
Cemetery
Tomb of Eve, Jeddah
97 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Jeddah, the Tomb of Eve, also known as "Hawwa" in Arabic, is a site shrouded in mystery and reverence. Though not as widely recognized as the grand monuments of antiquity, this simple, unadorned cemetery holds a special place in the...
5.1 miNW
21°31'39"N • 39°10'39"E
Haifaa Mall, Jeddah
130 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
3.9 miW
Forts and castles
Qishla, Jeddah
100 min walk • The Qishla of Jeddah is a historical edifice in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, built in 1525 to be a military castle of the Ottoman army. Today, the ruins of the castle lay beneath the Jeddah branch of the ministry of defense. Qishla is a Turkish word meaning "barracks".
4.4 miW
Cemetery
Non–Muslim Cemetery, Jeddah
114 min walk • The Non–Muslim Cemetery is a cemetery in Jeddah in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia. It is located on the King Fahd Branch Road, in Jeddah's Al-Balad district. The cemetery contains more than 400 graves.
4.3 miW
21°29'16"N • 39°10'58"E
Jeddah Municipal Museum, Jeddah
110 min walk • Museum
2.4 miNW
Harbor
Jeddah Islamic Port, Jeddah
61 min walk • Jeddah Islamic Port is a Saudi Arabian port, located in Jeddah on the Red Sea, at the middle of an international shipping route between the east and west via the Suez Canal. It is the second-largest and second-busiest port in the Arab world.
3.9 miW
Forts and castles
Asfan Castle, Jeddah
100 min walk • Asfan Castle is a historical edifice in Asfan Village, 30 km North of both Jeddah and Mecca, Saudi Arabia, built in the eighteenth century -Exact date is disputed- as an outpost of the Ottoman army, Monitoring the road between Mecca and Medina.