THE GLOBE ROUNDABOUT

Globe Roundabout is a colossal glass and steel structure located north of King Abdulaziz Road near the Palace of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and Al-Murjan district. Featuring a large circular shape and gigantic dimensions, it portrays Makkah as the light and center of the Islamic world. It gets illuminated and comes to life during the evening hours, flashing turquoise light against the night sky. 

Located at the intersection of King Abdul Aziz Road and Assalam Street is another one of the top Tourist Places in Jeddah, called The Globe Roundabout. Surrounded by the flags of Saudi Arabia, this giant metal globe sits right in the middle of the intersection.

Designed by Spanish architect Julio Lafente, the black and silver globe gets lit up with blue and green coloured lights every night, offering a view that is nothing short of extraordinary. In addition to taking a relaxing stroll along the globe, you can also try to find your home country on the map of the world that is unravelled here once the metal globe is lit up.

Highlights

• This massive steel and glass globe structure was designed by the great Spanish draftsperson Julio Lafuente in the mid-1970s.
• The Globe Round is part of one of the city's numerous landmark squares and roundabouts, which are scattered throughout the city.
• It represents Makkah as the light and center of the Islamic world, and it is renowned for its enormous dimensions and stunning architecture.
• Placed on Peace Street (King Abdulaziz Road), it stands over the surrounding traffic circle and amazes passers-by with its magnificent design.
• It comes to life at night with its turquoise light shimmering brightly against the night sky and attracts locals and tourists alike.