Community · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Indians in Jeddah
The Indian and South Asian community in Jeddah, in one place: 6 Indian businesses and services. Everything is local — ranked by how far it is from you in the app.
The Red Sea port’s Indian community: the Consulate General of India’s cultural evenings, the International Indian School, the Kerala, Tamil and Telugu associations’ Onam, Pongal and Diwali programmes, and the cricket leagues.
About 2.75 million overseas Indians (Indian citizens and people of Indian origin) live in Saudi Arabia: 2,750,551 in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ estimate for January 2026. That is a national figure, not one for Jeddah alone. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India — population of overseas Indians
Guides for Indians in Saudi Arabia
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Jobs in Saudi Arabia for Indians (2026): the work visa, Saudisation, salaries, ECR rules and the honest odds
How Indians get hired in Saudi Arabia in 2026: the work visa and skill test, Saudisation, salaries and rents, ECR and eMigrate, gratuity, and the scams.
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Indian passport renewal in Saudi Arabia (2026): VFS centres, the new SAR fees, tatkal, the Absher update, children and lost passports
Renew an Indian passport in Saudi Arabia (2026): still VFS, SAR 460 + SAR 8 + SAR 13 since 1 July, tatkal, documents, Absher update, children, lost passports.
Festivals in Jeddah
- Diwali in Jeddah 2026
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Indian businesses and services in Jeddah
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Restaurants · Jeddah
Chef's biryani
Restaurants · Jeddah
Indian Spices
Restaurants · Jeddah
Naan
Restaurants · Jeddah
Parivar
Restaurants · Jeddah
Sagar Indian Restaurant
Restaurants · Jeddah
Questions
How many Indians live in Jeddah?
About 2.75 million overseas Indians (Indian citizens and people of Indian origin) live in Saudi Arabia: 2,750,551 in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ estimate for January 2026. That is a national figure, not one for Jeddah alone. That is 2,747,551 Indian citizens and 3,000 people of Indian origin. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India — population of overseas Indians.
When is Diwali 2026 in Jeddah?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Community celebrations in Jeddah are usually on the nearest weekends — each one is listed with its own date.
Where can I find Indian shops and services in Jeddah?
The Namaste Community directory lists 6 Indian businesses and services in Jeddah — grocers, restaurants, tailors, beauty, tutors and more — with reviews from members.
Everything in Jeddah, ranked by distance from you — events, groups, questions and businesses, in the app.
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