King Abdullah Economic City

King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is a planned city under construction since 2005 in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia, just north of Jeddah.

Understand

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While touted as a whole new city with a focus on logistics and manufacturing, King Abdullah Economic City as of 2023 mainly composes of golf courses and exclusive beach hotels catering to wealthy beach-goers in neighboring Jeddah. The total population is just under 10,000 inhabitants.

Get in

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The city has a station on the Haramain High Speed Railway which connects Mecca with Medina via Jeddah. Tickets can be bought online with Saudi Arabia Railways.

22.421839.19141 King Abdullah Economic City railway station, Hejaz Blvd (Eastern outskirts of the city, a taxi or private car is required). (updated Apr 2023)

Get around

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Map of King Abdullah Economic City

See

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Do

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22.449239.09691 Royal Greens Golf Club. (updated Apr 2023)

Buy

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Eat

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Drink

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Sleep

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22.407739.08441 Bay La Sun Hotel & Marina, 7682 Hejaz Blvd. The largest hotel within KAEC. (updated Apr 2023)

Connect

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Go next

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The obvious next destination is neighboring Jeddah.

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