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Jeddah’s new waterfront is now open for visitors. The colossal project was officially inaugurated on Wednesday during a grand opening ceremony led by Prince Khalid Al Faisal, the Emir of Makkah region, according to Gulf News.
The new waterfront attractions- which spans an area of 730,000 kilometres along the city’s 4.5 kilometre long coastline on the Red Sea—cost SR 800 million.
It has three new beaches for swimming, 25 huts, 100 washrooms and a 125-metre dock stretching into the sea.
In addition, it has restaurants, parks, and play areas for children.
The water front also features a 480-metre sea wall, dancing fountains, access to Wi-Fi, and facilities for the disabled.
LED lights and high-tech surveillance cameras were also installed.
The area can accommodate 120,000 people at one time and has a parking capacity of 3,000 cars.