Nasseef House
A historic merchant house in Al-Balad, the old quarter of Jeddah, built between 1872 and 1881 for Omar Nasseef Effendi. King Abdulaziz Ibn Saud lived here after he entered Jeddah in 1925, and the restored house now serves as a cultural venue.
- Where
- Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 21.4839, 39.1878
Get the Nasseef House stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Nasseef House. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Makkah volume with your photos and a note.
Near Nasseef House
Al-Balad 1.3 km
The old walled quarter of Jeddah on the Red Sea, known for tall merchant houses built of coral stone with carved wooden balconies. It was the gateway for pilgrims arriving by sea for centuries, and is listed by UNESCO as Jeddah Historic District.
Jeddah Flagpole 3.3 km
A freestanding flagpole in Jeddah, 171 metres high, which was the tallest in the world from 2014 until 2021. It flies a huge Saudi flag in the middle of the city, near the Red Sea coast and the Corniche.
King Fahd's Fountain 5.7 km
A fountain on the Red Sea waterfront of Jeddah that is among the tallest in the world. Its jet of salt water rises more than 300 metres, and it is lit at night, so it can be seen from far across the city.
Jeddah Corniche Circuit 19 km
A street circuit along the Red Sea coast of Jeddah that has hosted the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix since 2021. It is one of the fastest street tracks in the calendar, and runs on public roads along the waterfront.
Jeddah Tower 30 km
A megatall skyscraper rising in the north of Jeddah as the centrepiece of the Jeddah Economic City project. It was designed to be the first building one kilometre tall, and the unfinished concrete core already dominates the skyline.
Masjid al-Haram 66 km
The Great Mosque of Mecca, the largest mosque in the world, built around the Kaaba, the cube shaped building that Muslims face in prayer. It is the centre of the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages, and only Muslims may enter the city.
Makkah Royal Clock Tower 66 km
The tallest of seven hotel towers of the Abraj Al Bait complex beside the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Opened in 2012, it rises about 600 metres and carries one of the largest clock faces in the world on four sides.
Jannat al-Mu'alla 67 km
The historic cemetery of Mecca, lying north of the Grand Mosque and also known as Al-Hajun. Khadija, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad, and many of his relatives and companions are buried here.
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Questions
Where is Nasseef House?
Nasseef House is in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Al-Balad (1.3 km), Jeddah Flagpole (3.3 km), King Fahd's Fountain (5.7 km).
How do I get the Nasseef House stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Nasseef House and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Makkah volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Nasseef House before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Makkah volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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