King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is a planned city under construction since 2005 in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia, just north of Jeddah.

Understand

View of the waterfront in KAEC.

While touted as a whole new city with a focus on logistics and manufacturing, King Abdullah Economic City as of 2023 mainly composes of golf courses and exclusive beach hotels catering to wealthy beach-goers in neighboring Jeddah. The total population is just under 10,000 inhabitants.

Get in

The city has a station on the Haramain High Speed Railway which connects Mecca with Medina via Jeddah. Tickets can be bought online with Saudi Arabia Railways.

• 1 King Abdullah Economic City railway station, Hejaz Blvd (Eastern outskirts of the city, a taxi or private car is required). (updated Apr 2023)

Do

• 1 Royal Greens Golf Club. (updated Apr 2023)

Sleep

• 1 Bay La Sun Hotel & Marina, 7682 Hejaz Blvd. The largest hotel within KAEC. (updated Apr 2023)

Go next

The obvious next destination is neighboring Jeddah.