These events are considered part of Ramadan and the Jeddah Summer Festival, which continues for 70 days and targets 4 million tourists.

“We are looking to continue holding summer events in Ramadan. The number of visitors and tourists increased during Ramadan. Most malls demanded to add more events and celebrate Ramadan differently to attract more tourists,” said JCCI Secretary-General Adnan Mandoura.

According to Mandoura, Jeddah malls are considered important tourist attractions.

“We have about 200 malls in the city, which are vying to attract Ramadan visitors by holding competitions and offering gifts,” said Mandoura.

The JCCI will hold Islamic symposiums and awareness lectures inside malls from Aug. 6 to 19, added Mandoura.

The Jeddah Center for Forums and Events will open its doors from Aug. 11 to showcase local Saudi dishes, various competitions, and gifts for families and children. The forum will continue till the end of the holy month.

Mohammed Abdulrahim, director of the tourism sector at the JCCI, confirmed that all Jeddah malls were contributing to celebrate the summer festival.

“Traditional markets in Al-Balad, such as Al-Badu, Al-Nada and Al-Alawi, offer special gifts that belong to Ramadan at reasonable prices. Umrah performers and visitors prefer to buy souvenirs and gold from such old traditional malls,” he said.

Abdulrahim confirmed that malls, hotels, and exhibitions were celebrating Ramadan showing old Jeddah habits such as Hakawati, Mesahrati and a Saudi traditional fashion show.

Youth can also participate in football and basketball matches that are going to be held in several locations, said Abdulrahim.