Jeddah's Home of the Freshest Red Sea Catch

Coral trout — the Red Sea's prized catch

Firm, sweet white flesh under a striking red skin dotted with blue. The fish Jeddah families ask for first — superb grilled or fried whole.

Grouper — the Gulf & Red Sea classic

Thick, meaty fillets that hold together in any dish. The go-to fish for grilling, sayadieh rice and restaurant kitchens across the city.

Emperor fish — delicate & versatile

Clean-tasting white flesh with a fine flake. A haraj regular that shines fried, baked or in a rich Saudi fish curry.

Parrotfish — the reef's painter

Unmistakable turquoise-and-violet skin and a mild, tender bite. A Red Sea specialty you'll rarely find this fresh anywhere else.

Silvery white fish — everyday value

Light, silvery and dependable — the honest everyday fish that fills Jeddah's home kitchens. Great value at the daily auction.

Fresh Red Sea prawns by the kilo

Sweet, snappy and sold by size. Take them home, or have them cleaned and flash-grilled before you've finished your coffee.

The market's luxury pick

When it lands, it goes fast. Ask early in the day and have it split and grilled on-site for a Red Sea feast.

Calamari, hours from the sea

Tender rings and tubes, cleaned for you at the stall. Fresh squid this good needs only flour, heat and a squeeze of lemon.

Sweet meat, serious flavour

Lively, heavy and full of sweet meat. Steam them, crack them, or let the on-site kitchen do the messy part for you.