The Western Hajj Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah hosts the Islamic Arts Biennale, bringing historical and contemporary Islamic arts into an architectural setting originally created to welcome pilgrims.
Designed by SOM in 1981, the Hajj Terminal received the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1983. Its extensive canopies and open-air spaces are defining features of the site.
The venue is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and is distinct from passenger Terminal 1. Admission arrangements and opening hours depend on the specific event and should be checked with its organizer.
The photograph is supplied by Diriyah Biennale Foundation in its official press kit. It depicts the venue, not a future edition of the Biennale.
Sources: Diriyah Biennale Foundation and King Abdulaziz International Airport.
