Commercial mixed-use

The Jeddah Cruise Terminal is designed to be a major attraction for both locals and tourists, emphasizing comfort and convenience. Located on the southern side of the site, the terminals benefit from the port’s deep water and large turning basins. The site is organized by land uses, with the southern area hosting the cruise terminals, the northern area containing residential and retail spaces and the eastern area featuring high-rise offices, hotels, residential buildings and a convention center. A primary access spine road will connect the cruise terminals to secondary roads, providing access to a proposed mixed-use development and other site amenities. The main entry is flanked by offices for the Border Guard and an Academy, ensuring efficient access throughout the site.

The development’s open spaces are designed to enhance the site’s functionality and aesthetic appeal, offering natural experiences through pocket parks, courtyards, linear greens, urban plazas and a scenic corniche. The public realm includes a lively souq, modern residential architecture and three mixed-use towers with public plazas featuring art, water features, cafes, restaurants and retail stores. These towers will house residential, office, retail and event spaces, creating a vibrant environment. Additional entertainment options include an island with an amphitheater and views of the Red Sea. The corniche along the northern edge connects the entire site, offering stunning views of the sunset and King Fahad’s Fountain, the tallest of its kind in the world.

As the urbanization of Qingdao is faster and faster, the site is becoming part of the main urban area of Qingdao, the manufacturing industry is no longer fit. The distance between the site and the main transportation station in Qingdao are within 20km, which make it possible for our site to be the headquarter and research center of Haier. Jacobs presented three concept plans for the new Haier Site.