Central Fish Market
Central Fish Market
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6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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hellmar
Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia23 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We visited the central fish market to see how it is and maybe have fresh fish to eat in the market. There is a system to buy the fish , clean the fish and take it to the restaurant to cook for you . However as we do not speak Arabic it was hard to be understood the people working were all friendly and tried to assist.
Next time we will go with an Arabic speaker to enjoy the market to the fullest
Next time we will go with an Arabic speaker to enjoy the market to the fullest
Written 30 January 2024
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Frances B
Yorkshire, UK2,490 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
I really enjoyed my visit to the fish market. It is located within walking distance of the Al Balad district of Jeddah.
The fish market is very large and was very well attended when I was there.
There is plenty of covered parking outside.
You then walk through the main entrance to the market and to the left and right of you are restaurants, where you can take your bought fish to be cooked for you.
Straight on is the fish market. There are stalls and stalls of wonderful looking fish and seafood, all freshly caught. The smell of the market was also not too strong, which was a nice surprise.
The stall holders are all very friendly and are happy for you to take photographs and chat with them.
Most of the fishermen I spoke to you were from Yemen.
Further through the fish market is an open area providing a lovely sea breeze and view of the route of the boats.
I think for some this is an interesting place and also provides some respite from the hot sun
The fish market is very large and was very well attended when I was there.
There is plenty of covered parking outside.
You then walk through the main entrance to the market and to the left and right of you are restaurants, where you can take your bought fish to be cooked for you.
Straight on is the fish market. There are stalls and stalls of wonderful looking fish and seafood, all freshly caught. The smell of the market was also not too strong, which was a nice surprise.
The stall holders are all very friendly and are happy for you to take photographs and chat with them.
Most of the fishermen I spoke to you were from Yemen.
Further through the fish market is an open area providing a lovely sea breeze and view of the route of the boats.
I think for some this is an interesting place and also provides some respite from the hot sun
Written 23 May 2024
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r8ter2018
Madison, WI160 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
This was one of our more interesting stops in Jeddah. The blue fish market is surprisingly less fishy smelling than most markets, perhaps because it's well ventilated by the breeze from the Red Sea. Because of the high salinity of the Red Sea, the fish in the market are brightly colored--a photo opportunity! You can buy fish in one area, get them cleaned in another,and take them to the restaurant in the market to be cooked. You can even buy fresh bread to have with your fish at the bakery in the market.
Written 20 November 2018
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Cristina T
6 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
Great variety offer, cheap prices, very clean and nice sellers.
You can bring home fish already cooked.
You can bring home fish already cooked.
Written 24 November 2017
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mwhamburger
Seattle, WA837 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
well organized. Not too smelly. Fortunately no fish specie on display that is threatened. Asked where they catch their fish: Yemen.
Written 4 February 2024
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Pepi_Guido
London, UK357 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
This is an unique experience, walking to fish-market with endless stands and some of the best fish you may select from, select, give it to clean it, go to restaurant, tell them how to prepare it, go for short walk and return to eat, simply the best way to eat fish
Written 13 February 2019
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LAO
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia58 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
Don't miss the fish auction if you understand numbers in Arabic. You may need some bargaining skills to get a good deal. Lobsters and shrimps are also available for very cheap price.
Written 3 February 2019
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AFAK25
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia4,498 contributions
Sept 2017 • Family
The selection is huge. There are like almost 100 stalls selling anything from salmon to shellfish. Lobsters are as ubiquitous as prawns.
The prices are cheaper than in supermarkets and bargaining is allowed.
Just becareful of unscrupulous stallkeepers who mixed fresh stock with old ones, the XL prawns with the S ones. The usual trick is to put the larger ones on a few layers on top of the pile and smaller ones below. When you agree to buy, the stallkeeper insists that they do the picking. You aren't allowed to. So he will just vertically shovel a pile onto the weighing bucket which includes both large and small prawns and you pay the price for XL.
The prices are cheaper than in supermarkets and bargaining is allowed.
Just becareful of unscrupulous stallkeepers who mixed fresh stock with old ones, the XL prawns with the S ones. The usual trick is to put the larger ones on a few layers on top of the pile and smaller ones below. When you agree to buy, the stallkeeper insists that they do the picking. You aren't allowed to. So he will just vertically shovel a pile onto the weighing bucket which includes both large and small prawns and you pay the price for XL.
Written 23 September 2017
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Sandlove
Turin, Italy321 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
An experience absolutely not to be missed! I recommend arriving early in the morning to watch the fish auction: colorful fish of unusual size.
Don't be shy, Saudis are kind and helpful.
Don't be shy, Saudis are kind and helpful.
Written 29 January 2024
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mustahabb
Rome, Italy129 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
It was an interesting visit, fortunately we attended an auction, still held in the traditional way. Inside the market there is a small restaurant that cooks fish purchased on the stalls to order.
Written 14 September 2023
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