
Jeddah Season 2025: Premier Summer Destination for Culture, Entertainment, Tourism
This year's edition showcases an exceptional marine experience at cutting-edge waterfront venues. From upscale beaches and luxury resorts to the renowned Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina, visitors can enjoy a range of water-based leisure and sports. The marina hosts a certified academy offering sailing, kayaking, and wingfoiling, alongside a tech-integrated children's summer camp that blends innovation with aquatic fun.
A surge in visitor numbers underscores Jeddah's rising profile as a regional hotspot for culture and tourism. With a variety of events that merge art, entertainment, and adventure, Jeddah Season delivers fresh, engaging content aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Quality of Life Program.
Additional events across cultural, artistic, and tourism sectors are set to be announced later in the year, further solidifying Jeddah's status as a dynamic, year-round destination and reinforcing the long-term vision of Jeddah Season as a leading national entertainment platform.
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