"The Jewel of Historic Jeddah": Three Saudi Heritage Hotels Named Among the World's Greatest Places for 2025

Jeddah – Bath News Agency:
In a new achievement that reflects the harmony between authenticity and modernity, TIME Magazine has selected three heritage hotels in Historic Jeddah for its annual list of the World’s Greatest Places for 2025, in recognition of the restoration efforts that revived buildings rich in history and traditional Hijazi architectural details.

The listed landmarks include:

Beit Jokhdar

Beit Kadou

Beit Al-Reyes

These iconic sites received global recognition after undergoing meticulous restoration that adhered to the highest standards of architectural preservation, in line with UNESCO criteria. Notably, Historic Jeddah has been a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014.

The inclusion of these hotels in TIME’s prestigious list is a clear indication of how Saudi heritage is evolving into a global attraction—not only from a tourism perspective but also as a model for sustainable cultural development, in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

This global recognition further enhances Jeddah’s position as a world-class tourism destination and encourages investors and stakeholders to focus on cultural hospitality projects that seamlessly blend history with modern experiences—especially in light of growing international demand for authentic travel experiences.