Fakieh Aquarium
أكواريوم فقيه
Saudi Arabia’s first major aquarium, on the Corniche. It displays Red Sea coral reef fish and sharks, and offers dolphin shows.
Fakieh Aquarium (أكواريوم فقيه) is located in the middle section of the Corniche. It opened in 2004 and displays around 200 species and thousands of marine animals, with a focus on Red Sea fish, sharks, sea turtles and corals. Highlights include an underwater tunnel and a touch pool. A dolphin and sea lion show is also staged, with showtimes sold separately. It is good for families and takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to visit. Tickets cost just over a hundred riyals and can be booked on the official website. Weekends are crowded, so weekday visits are recommended.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–23:00 (Fridays open in the afternoon)
Nearby sights
- Al-Shallal Theme Park
- Island Mosque
- Jeddah Corniche
- Jeddah Open-Air Sculpture Museum
- Jeddah Corniche Circuit
- King Fahd's Fountain
- Tayebat City Museum
- Al-Rahmah Mosque (Floating Mosque)