Set between the marina and the racetrack, The Jeddah EDITION invites guests to discover a different side to the Saudi city.
In a city recalibrating its cultural tempo, transitioning from mercantile port to cultural conduit, no address feels more precisely positioned to take in the evolution as The Jeddah EDITION. Set along city’s marina, the hotel occupies a composed stretch of waterfront where the cafés and restaurants buzz and superyachts idle in the Red Sea light.
The property comprises 63 rooms, including 11 suites, two of which are penthouse suites, each shaped by EDITION’s disciplined design philosophy and its commitment to individuality. Restraint and clarity call the shots: think pale tones, tactile stone textures, softly diffused lighting and architectural lines drawn with precision.
From the rooftop terrace, which hosts a pool and dining area, the outlook alternates between open water and the architectural sweep of the oceanfront. A turn of the head reveals perhaps the most compelling element of the view for racing enthusiasts: the race-critical Turn 13 of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit—home to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
It’s a setting which feels genuinely serene—a vantage point from which the gentle rhythm of boats in the sea (the Jeddah Yacht Club is also in diners’ field of vision) and the distant choreography of the circuit create an ever-changing cinematic tableau to enhance any dining experience here.
Cédric Vongerichten is behind the fare, his Gallic-Asian cuisine reflecting formative years spent in Bangkok alongside classical French training. The resulting menu is packed with plates layered with fragrance, texture and nuance.
The Lobby Bar, with its adjoining patio and casual air enhanced by low-slung seating, is a buzzing social salon (don’t forget to check out, and hopefully use, the beautifully crafted, purple-baized billiards table). The bar team demonstrates admirable finesse whether mixing premium zero-proof cocktails or preparing artisanal coffees. For cigar aficionados, The Den provides a softly lit, enveloping lounge that’s endlessly conducive to unhurried private conversation.
Wellbeing is addressed with similar verve. The spa, flanked by an impressively curated gym, comprises three treatment rooms: tranquil, cocooned spaces where neutral tones and subtle lighting almost seem to accelerate the slowing of the pulse. Therapies, elevated by the involvement of Spanish premium skincare brand Natura Bissé, focus on restorative massage with tailored treatments designed to recalibrate after travel or long days in the city.
In all, guests can expect a modern, meticulously considered experience where design discipline, culinary credibility and waterfront poise converge, positioned between two buzzing centres of glam gravity: the marina and the racetrack. Visitors to Jeddah may consider the hospitality ante seriously upped.
