The best lounges in Jeddah: great views and even better vibes

If you’re in the mood to just chill, take it easy and mingle with friends while admiring a beautiful view, then these great lounges are the place for you. Jeddah, the Red Sea Coast city, has long been famed for its many beautiful beaches, hotels with sea views, and incredible rooftop terraces with outdoor cafes, restaurants and lounges.

For any occasion, from a romantic celebration to a casual night out with friends, these Jeddah lounges are the place to be for a laid-back vibe with beautiful surroundings, great drinks, and food.

Relax with friends at the Aqua Lounge

Loungers next to the pool at the Aqua Lounge in Jeddah

For a fun casual night out with friends, Aqua Lounge is an ideal spot to be. Situated on the rooftop of The Hotel Galleria by Hilton, this lounge has several seating areas surrounding a rectangular pool. The decor is minimalist and contemporary, and diners can choose whether to sit at tables or on relaxing loungers. Enjoy a refreshing drink, coffee, tea or a bite to eat from the menu, which offers sandwiches, salads and grills. This is a place to unwind, take a moment to get away from the hustle and bustle below, and perhaps even stargaze after the sun goes down.

Muhammad Ibn Abdul Aziz, Al Andalus 3077 District Tel: +966 12 422 2555

Enjoy views of King Fahd's Fountain as you're served afternoon tea at The Lounge and Terrace

Table settings on the Terrace at the Park Hyatt Jeddah

The Lounge and Terrace at Park Hyatt2

This stunning rooftop terrace at the Park Hyatt Jeddah features breathtaking sea views and is surrounded by palm trees and expansive seating areas amid beautifully manicured gardens. Situated over the southern part of Jeddah’s Corniche, visitors can stop here to enjoy stunning views of the horizon while enjoying a coffee, a delicious mocktail, or a delicious meal. An ideal place in which to relax and lounge, guests can admire not just the Red Sea, but also the King Fahd Fountain from afar, framed by the rippling waters.

Park Hyatt, Al Hamra, Jeddah Tel: +966 12 263 9666

Enjoy Italian cuisine alongside incredible views at the Aloura Lounge

Tables next to the floor-to-ceiling windows at the Aloura Lounge in Jeddah

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This restaurant and lounge serve enticing Italian cuisine amid refined interiors and spectacular views of the Red Sea. Boasting upscale contemporary interiors, it features a wall made from exposed off-white and chocolate-coloured bricks that gives a warm feel to the room. 

Indoor and outdoor seating is offered, but it is the outdoor terrace, lined with small tables and cushioned wicker chairs, where guests can lounge while admiring a beautiful, expansive view of Jeddah’s skyline and indulging in a wonderful meal.

Prince Sultan Road, Al Mohammadiyyah Tel: +966 59 409 9944

Ariba Lounge often has a live DJ to entertain guests as they dine

Platter of food at Ariba Lounge

Ariba Lounge

This lounge, open 24 hours per day, offers expansive rooftop seating with a relaxed vibe and is located in the trendy Ash Shati neighbourhood. Guests can relax on cushioned wood chairs under brightly coloured dangling light fixtures as a live DJ plays. Tunes span international and Arabic hits, and while enjoying the music, you can tuck into the grilled meat dishes, steak, Spanish lattes and Turkish coffees, among other delicacies.

King Abdul Aziz Road, Ash Shati Tel: +966 55146 4333

Siddharta Lounge is an exciting new addition to Jeddah's nightlife scene

Pool illuminated at night at the Siddharta Lounge in Jeddah

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This lovely lounge area, located in Assila, A Luxury Collection Hotel, offers a riveting rooftop destination in Jeddah. A member of the Buddha Bar hospitality group, this new branch in Jeddah joins outposts around the world. The stunning outdoor setting comes complete with comfortable sun loungers, dinner tables and even a rooftop pool bar with serene views.

In line with Buddha Bar’s signature cuisine, you'll find a range of delicious Mediterranean and Asian dishes. A sense of meditative zen is found through the use of wooden textures throughout the indoor and outdoor areas – an ideal place to sit back and relax with friends and family amid beautiful views of Jeddah and the Red Sea.

Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street, Al Andalus Tel: +966 59632 2647

Tables ready for diners at the Al Malaki terrace at the Rosewood Jeddah.

Al Malaki Rosewood Jeddah

This enchanting rooftop location at the Al Malaki Lounge Terrace sits at the top of the Rosewood Jeddah and features breathtaking views of the Red Sea. Tables line the terrace and elegant lights illuminate the area when the sun goes down. A refreshing drink and delicious bite here at any hour of the day is a treat, but it is while watching the sunset that the venue works its magic and its Arabian charm high up amid the clouds. A perfect pick for a romantic night out.

Corniche Street, Ash Shati District Tel: +966 12260711