Souqs · Makkah & Jeddah
Hayat Market
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 201 m
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — crowded and narrow in the old quarters Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — keep children close in the narrow lanes Source: editor · category default
- Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. These are everyday shopping streets, not tourist sets. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 30 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Shops close for each prayer, and again through the early afternoon; plan the visit around the call rather than the clock.
- Agree a price before anything is wrapped, and ask for paperwork on gold and silver.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 32 mfrom Jeddah — King Abdulaziz International (JED) · 19 km
- 12 mfrom Jeddah (Al Balad) · 13 km
- 2 h 4 mfrom Taif · 167 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Evening is the hour. Shops close for each prayer and again through the early afternoon, so a souq visit is planned around the call, not the clock.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Hayat Market
Hayat Market is a souq in Makkah & Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Tihamah Park, Al Sharaa Garden and Al Fahd Garden.
At a glance
- Souqs · Makkah & Jeddah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Hayat Market?
No — approach is asphalt at 201 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Hayat Market?
Typically October–April for souqs. Evening is the hour. Shops close for each prayer and again through the early afternoon, so a souq visit is planned around the call, not the clock.
How long do I need at Hayat Market?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Hayat Market?
About 30 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Hayat Market?
In Makkah & Jeddah (SA-02), Saudi Arabia, at 21.5475, 39.2123 — near Tihamah Park, Al Sharaa Garden and Al Fahd Garden.
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