On the coast of the Red Sea is Saudi Arabia's thriving, affluent commercial center, Jeddah. Second in size only to the capital Riyadh, Jeddah is home to almost four million people, including expatriates from all over the world. Each year Jeddah is also host to over a million more internationals on route to the Hajj since it is used as the gateway city to Mecca. With all the amenities of a mega-city, Jeddah offers its visitors never-ending adventures, diverse experiences, and cuisines from around

the world. As a beachfront city, Jeddah has miles of tree-lined corniche, an aquarium with exotic aquatic life, the lighted King Fahd's Fountain, and the Al-Rahmah "floating" mosque. The cultural scene is also flourishing with museums, open-air art exhibits, and film and book festivals. Students of history will appreciate the architecture of Old Jeddah's homes and mosques, and intellectuals will enjoy the city's emphasis on education and the ingenuity on display in the building of Jeddah Tower, projected to become the world's tallest building in 2020. Jeddah is the perfect place for anyone who wants to live in the middle of excitement and innovation.