I'll be going to Saudi (Jeddah) for 2 days this fall. Any pro tips on how to make the most of the time there other than just walking around the city? Thinking either historical/cultural or sea based activities.

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No first hand knowledge, but there looks to be pretty solid snorkeling not too far out of the city 🤿

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Lmao mostly malls. There is snorkeling not a lot of historical sites in Jeddah. Unless you manage to get access to Makkah

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Personally woudlnt recommend visiting

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Sorry for being off-topic, but are you a US Citizen? What was the visa process for Saudi Arabia like?

US citizens are eligible for visa on arrival. SA is trying to become a tourist destination so recently have started offering the VoA

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