Jeddah Fountain

King Fahd’s Fountain, also known as the Jeddah Fountain, is the tallest of its type of fountain in the world.[1] Located in the coast of Jeddah, west coast of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The fountain jets water 853 feet (260 m) above the Red Sea.[1] It was donated to the city of Jeddah by King Fahd, hence its name. The fountain is visible throughout the entire vicinity of Jeddah. The water it ejects can reach a speed of 375 kilometers (233 mi) per hour and its airborne mass can exceed 18 tons. It was constructed between 1980 and 1983 and began operating in 1985. The fountain uses saltwater taken from the Red Sea instead of freshwater. It uses over 500 spotlights to illuminate the fountain at night.
On March 27, 2010, the fountain’s lights were turned off in a support for Earth Hour 2010. Source

Jeddah Fountain Height

The world’s tallest fountain reaching a maximum height of 312m (1023ft).

Jeddah Fountain  Location/ Map

Located in the coast of Jeddah, west coast of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

King Fahad’s Fountain, Jeddah Saudi Arabia – Direction

Jeddah Fountain Photo/ Hd Pictures

jeddah fountain picture night view

Jeddah Fountain

Jeddah Fountain

Jeddah Fountain

jeddah fountain – jeddah municipality logo

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Jeddah fountain as it appears  from the Kurnaysh Rd. This shot was taken from the middle island in Al Kurnaysh Rd. Picture Source

update : 09-09-2013