After years of restoration work, Jeddah’s charming old town, Al Balad is once again full of life, as tourists and residents alike explore the ancient area.
Balad Al-Fann, a grassroots arts programme aims to transform the Unesco-listed district into a cultural hub, through hundreds of artistic events and more permanent community-driven changes. It runs until March 9 amid the dilapidated heritage buildings and winding cobbled streets.
Under the theme Past Forward, Balad Al-Fann – organised by the non-profit Athr Foundation and the Ministry of Culture – weaves together contemporary arts…
