hijazhouse

The Hijaz House in Al Balad stands out with its intricate, dark wooden balconies that hang over the narrow streets like ornate, carved lace. These raw, unpainted mashrabiya screens allowed residents to catch the Red Sea breeze while keeping the interior spaces private from the bustling market below. Built by the merchant families who thrived on the Hajj trade, this structure served as both a warehouse for spices and textiles and a residence, keeping the wealth of the Hijaz region protected behind these heavy walls.