Stretching along a highway that connects Mecca with Jeddah, Al Amir Fawaz Al Janoubi is a largely residential suburb in Jeddah’s south-east. It's home to a popular shopping mall and several recreational parks where you can picnic and stroll while mingling with the locals.
Things to do in Al Amir Fawaz Al Janoubi
If you need a retail fix, head to the Event Mall, which is packed with fashion, electronics and homewares stores. Once you’ve built up an appetite, you can grab a bite to eat at the Al Tazaj restaurant, relax at Barn’s coffee shop or feast on fast food at KFC and McDonalds. Adjacent to the Event Mall is a Lulu Hypermarket where you’ll find groceries and fresh produce.
Want to stretch your legs? Enjoy a stroll along the Park and Walk of Prince Fawaz, which follows the banks of Al Amir Fawaz Al Janoubi’s canal. It features shady pavilions where you can escape the heat of the day, as well as plenty of lanterns that make it a popular place to walk once the sun goes down.
Stretching along the northern boundary of Al Amir Fawaz Al Janoubi is Jeddah Gate Park, a palm-dotted recreational space that provides a green lung for the neighbourhood. In the centre of the park is a contemporary sculpture inspired by a palm tree that can be seen from various places across Al Amir Fawaz Al Janoubi.
Getting around Al Amir Fawaz Al Janoubi
Al Amir Fawaz Al Janoubi is around 20 minutes’ drive from Jeddah and 30 minutes from King Abdulaziz International Airport. Taxis are the main means of getting to and around Al Amir Fawaz Al Janoubi.