List of Buildings of Historic Jeddah

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has attached utmost attention to heritage and archaeological sites in terms of its efforts aimed at promoting national history and fostering the cultural value of these sites and buildings. Jeddah Governorate Municipality has been keen on classifying historical buildings therein and dedicating staff to take care of these buildings. In 1972, the Antiquities Law, seeking the maintenance of the heritage of Historic Jeddah, was promulgated. As a result, the area benefited from the state's care and attention, where service networks and governmental facilities were established. These buildings include:

- Nassif House, where the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud lived in 1925.

- Al-Shafi'i Mosque: The ancient mosque was inscribed as a global heritage site with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). He was subject to several enhancements and renovations to ensure the preservation of its original form and Islamic inscriptions.

- Bait al-Matbouli: Consisting of four floors, it was built more than four hundred years ago. It features the style of Hejazi architecture.

- Khuzam Palace: Located in al-Nazlah Neighborhood, its construction lasted five years and was completed in 1932. It was built with limestone or mined stones. A three m wall surrounds the castle. King Abdulaziz moved there after residing at Nassif House for a while.

- Al-Falah School: The first official school of the Kingdom, it was established by one of the merchants of Jeddah Governorate in 1905. Its old building still stands next to Burhat al-Zubaidi.

- Ribat al-Khunji: One of the prominent models reflecting Islamic architecture in Historic Jeddah. It was built by Mohammed al-Khunji in 1813. The house was turned into a humanitarian and social space for caring for elderly women and female travelers in ancient times.

- Bait al-Sharbatly: Built in 1916, it was renovated within the framework of the Historic Jeddah Project Program. One of its balconies witnessed a musical performance by the "Vertical Orchestra" as part of the "Ayamuna al-Hilwa" Season, held in Jeddah Governorate in 2022.