Jeddah Flagpole
سارية جدة
A 171-metre flagpole that was the tallest in the world when completed in 2014. The roundabout plaza where it stands is a city landmark.
The Jeddah Flagpole (سارية جدة) stands in the centre of King Abdullah Square. It is about 171 metres tall and flies a Saudi national flag measuring roughly 33 by 49.5 metres. When it was completed in 2014, Guinness World Records certified it as the world’s tallest flagpole, a title it has since lost. The square is surrounded by greenery and fountains, and it is illuminated at night. Because the flagpole is in the middle of a roundabout, it is best viewed from a passing car or photographed from the edge of the square on foot. Take care when crossing the road.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- King Saud Mosque
- Jeddah Central Fish Market
- King Fahd's Fountain
- Red Sea Museum
- Al-Balad (Historic Jeddah)
- Matbouli House Museum
- Nasseef House
- Al-Shafi'i Mosque