Security Guard Services

Security Guard Services in Jeddah

Commercial activity in Jeddah is spread across major centers such as Red Sea Mall, Mall of Arabia and Al Andalus Mall, and shopping streets such as Tahlia Street, home to international brand stores. The city also has corporate and bank headquarters on King Road and Madinah Road, as well as Historic Jeddah, which is undergoing ongoing restoration and development.

See the Saudi Arabia page for coverage across the Kingdom.

Retail and Business Districts in Jeddah

The main shopping centers and streets in Jeddah include:

  • Red Sea Mall
  • Mall of Arabia
  • Al Andalus Mall
  • Tahlia Street
  • Historic Jeddah (Al-Balad)
  • Stars Avenue

Security Considerations in Jeddah

Jeddah receives large numbers of visitors throughout the year as the main gateway for many Umrah and Hajj pilgrims through King Abdulaziz International Airport, and this is reflected in store and hotel traffic during the Umrah and Hajj seasons. These sites need officers who can deal calmly with visitors of many nationalities and languages and manage queues and entrances at peak hours.

Jeddah hosts major events such as the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and the Red Sea International Film Festival, as well as seasonal events on the waterfront. These occasions affect traffic around the Corniche, Obhur and nearby areas, and this is taken into account in shift change times and officer arrival plans, and in coverage of the launches and private events that accompany them.

Jeddah combines high humidity for most of the year with extreme summer heat, and many stores stay open late into the night. Guard schedules therefore need sufficient evening and overnight coverage, weather-appropriate uniforms for officers at exterior entrances and parking areas, and clear organization of rest breaks, especially at stores on open shopping streets.

How Coverage Works in Jeddah

McCray designs the program, writes the Post Orders, sets the presentation and service standards, oversees performance and reports to the client.

The scope of service, licensing and insurance for each site are confirmed before any proposal is issued. Licensing details are on the Saudi Arabia page.

Services in Jeddah

Common Questions

Can Security Coverage for a Store in Jeddah Be Adjusted During the Umrah and Hajj Seasons and Major Events?

The program can be designed with a base level of coverage and additional levels for periods of higher traffic. These periods, officer numbers and coverage times are set in writing after the site assessment.

How Is Security Guard Coverage Priced?

Rates depend on the officer classification, hours, schedule and site requirements. McCray provides a written rate schedule after reviewing the needs of each site. Holiday, overnight and short-notice coverage is billed at a higher rate.

Request a Security Assessment in Jeddah

Call (833) 832-6647 or request an assessment online. See the Saudi Arabia page or view all service areas.