Al-Rahma Mosque (Floating Mosque)

Al-Rahma Mosque, known as the Floating Mosque, sits on the Red Sea at the northern end of the Jeddah Corniche. Its white domes and minaret rest on pilings over the water, so at high tide it appears to float, and it is lit in the evening. It is an active mosque and is best known as a photograph and sunset stop. Non-Muslims view it from the promenade and the seawall, and visitors should not enter, especially at prayer times. The area around it has parking, seafront walkways and cafes, and it is busy at weekends. The best light is the hour before sunset, and the best reflections come at high tide. A stop takes about 20 to 30 minutes and fits easily into a Corniche evening.