JEDDAH: Fishing plays a significant role in the history and culture of Jeddah. Today, there are many fishing markets throughout Jeddah, but perhaps the most popular and active of them all is the Jeddah Fish Market.
One of the most exciting features of the market is the live seafood auction held daily in the afternoon.
Arab News visited the fish market located by the Jeddah Islamic Port and spoke to Faisal Al-Jadaani, the market auctioneer, just minutes before the auction started. “It is a fair competition based on market conditions, paying equal attention to various different aspects (quality, freshness, refrigeration and careful handling), all of which ultimately pays off for the fishermen,” he said.
“The fish are sold off in an exciting public auction that takes place daily from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. As soon as fishermen bring in their catch, the auction begins.
“The auction features high-quality seafood, including Hamour, Bayadh, Shaour, Harid and Najel.”
