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Jeddah Corniche Circuit

  • CategoryMotorsport Landmark
  • Duration30-60 minutes
  • AdmissionFree outside race weekend; race tickets sold separately
  • PriceFree outside events
  • TransportUber, Careem or Bolt app from Al-Balad about SAR 35-60 (about USD 9.33-16.00)

Jeddah Corniche Circuit is the street circuit on the north Corniche where the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has been held since 2021, usually in spring. It is among the fastest street circuits in the calendar, with a long, curving layout beside the Red Sea. Outside race weekends the roads are ordinary public streets, so visitors can drive or walk the area but cannot enter the paddock.

The seafront street circuit that hosts the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Jeddah Corniche Circuit is the street circuit on the north Corniche where the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has been held since 2021, usually in spring. It is among the fastest street circuits in the calendar, with a long, curving layout beside the Red Sea. Outside race weekends the roads are ordinary public streets, so visitors can drive or walk the area but cannot enter the paddock. During race weekend grandstand tickets and hospitality are sold through the official Saudi Grand Prix channels, and nearby hotels fill early. The circuit is close to Al-Rahma Mosque and the northern Corniche, so it is easy to combine for a motorsport-themed evening.

Practical information for Jeddah Corniche Circuit · Last updated September 2026
Admission Free outside race weekend; race tickets sold separately
Hours Public roads open outside race weekends; event hours vary
Typical visit 30-60 minutes
Best time Race weekend or evening
Getting there Uber, Careem or Bolt app from Al-Balad about SAR 35-60 (about USD 9.33-16.00)
Address Jeddah Corniche Circuit, North Corniche, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Location

Jeddah Corniche Circuit, North Corniche, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

21.6319, 39.1044 View on map

Highlights

  • See the street circuit used for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
  • Walk or drive the waterfront roads outside race weekends
  • Combine with Al-Rahma Mosque nearby
  • Buy official tickets for race weekend

Tips for visiting

  • Check the F1 calendar for race dates, usually in spring.
  • Buy tickets only through official Saudi Grand Prix channels.
  • Book hotels months ahead for race week.
  • Outside race weekends the roads are open traffic.
  • Take ride-hailing to avoid race-day road closures.

When to visit

Race weekend in spring or any cool evening.

Accessibility

Race-weekend grandstands have accessible areas; outside races, public roads and pavements are generally level.

Frequently asked questions

When is the race?

Usually in spring; the date changes each year.

Can I visit outside race weekends?

Yes, the roads are public, but there is no ticketed attraction.

Is there an entry fee?

No outside race weekend.

Where do I buy tickets?

Through the official Saudi Grand Prix website.