Qabel Market

Qabel Market, along with Al-Nada Market, is deemed to be one of the famous old markets among many visitors to Jeddah, as it combines the fragrance of the past with the vitality of the present.

It can be said that it is rare for a visitor to shop in the city of Jeddah without passing through these two markets, as they represent two important stops in the journey of exploring Historic Jeddah.

Qabel Market is famous for the presence of currency exchange and money transfer shops, and for the trade of electrical appliances, household tools, fabrics, gold, and diamonds, in a blend that reflects the diversity and authenticity of commercial activity.

Qabel Street in the Historic Jeddah area is considered one of the most famous world-renowned streets that qualified the area for inclusion in the World Heritage List. It is named after one of Jeddah's largest merchants and notables, Sheikh Suleiman Qabel.

He served as the President of the Commercial Court during the reign of the Founder, King Abdulaziz. He roofed the street with metal sheeting and introduced electricity to the shops, which enhanced the market’s appearance and contributed to its emergence as a major destination for merchants and shoppers.