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King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is a planned city under construction since 2005 in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia, just north of Jeddah.
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While touted as a whole new city with a focus on logistics and manufacturing, King Abdullah Economic City as of 2023 mainly composes of golf courses and exclusive beach hotels catering to wealthy beach-goers in neighboring Jeddah. The total population is just under 10,000 inhabitants.
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The city has a station on the Haramain High Speed Railway which connects Mecca with Medina via Jeddah. Tickets can be bought online with Saudi Arabia Railways.
- 1 King Abdullah Economic City railway station, Hejaz Blvd (Eastern outskirts of the city, a taxi or private car is required).
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- 1 Bay La Sun Hotel & Marina, 7682 Hejaz Blvd. The largest hotel within KAEC.
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The obvious next destination is neighboring Jeddah.