Before visiting Jiddah, take a look at some websites that will answer your many questions about the culture and the ways of the city.

http://www.hejleh.com/countries/saudi... is a great site with general information about the country that serves as a fantastic introduction to Jiddah and its people. The site includes lists of links distributed in categories such as General infromation, Business, Culture, Education, History, Media, Organizations, Travel, Gateways and links to Arabian countries.

At http://www.the-saudi.net/saudi-arabia... , the traveler will find information about Holy Places, Saudi Culture, Saud Dynasty, Tourisy sites and Main Cities.

At http://www.saudia-online.com/travelma... , you will find links to transportation information including car rental companies, flights to Saudi Arabia, Arabic media, businesses, a company directory and local news among other links.

There are some sites that provides information about all Arab countries, some sites that can be mentioned are: http://albawaba.com, http://www.awalnet.net.sa, and http://www.middleeastnews.com.

For thorough information about culture, society, goverment, transportation and visa procedures, the traveler can always visit Saudi Arabia Royal Embassy site at http://www.saudiembassy.net.