WOW! We did not expect this! (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) Balad Beast Music Festival

In this video of Living the Jo Life, we have a crazy night out at the BALAD BEAST Music Festival in Al Balad, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A large section of Al Balad was blocked off for this event, which featured five stages with DJs playing techno, R&B, hip hop, pop and indie music, live performances and various kinds of entertainment. This World Heritage Site used to be the gateway to Makkah for Muslim pilgrims arriving by sea, but it was completely transformed for two nights into an open-air nightclub with lots of young people having fun and dancing. Al Balad is known for its historic buildings, often built of coralstone with colored wooden bay windows and balconies (rawashin) dating back more than 400 years. The old historic buildings were beautifully lit up with vibrant colorful lights and patterns. It was an amazing experience to see the old town of Jeddah come alive.

[@livingthejolife]

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[@zaidali3042]

Thanks for uploading😉

[@livingthejolife]

@@zaidali3042 Thanks for watching 🙏❤️

[@ashfrank5372]

@@livingthejolife lets put things into perspective here and not mislead misguide people into thinking jeddah is now like dubai or doha in that sense, yes the saudi government is slightly modernising islamic laws rules values by allowing such events to now legally take place in saudi arabia to happen occur but the big difference is that there was NO ALCOHOL served like there would be in the west to such an event nor were the females there allowed to dress half naked nude even though just like you kylie it wasnt compulsory mandatory to cover their heads either

[@livingthejolife]

@@ashfrank5372 This was definitely not like festivals overseas. I wish music festivals were like this in Australia! We don't go to them because of everything you described. At this music festival people were just having a good time and enjoying the entertainment. I think this is what our video showed. Thanks for watching 🙏❤️

[@ashfrank5372]

@@livingthejolife Yes I know that is how you all Kylie Kasper and Ella see this and I hope you all Kylie Kasper and Ella didn't misunderstand what I was saying because I know your intention wasn't to trying to show Saudi Arabia as now being western secular moderate modern westernised but others viewing this video may do so and agree that Saudi Arabia should try to be like the rest of the world in that sense and not live in the stone ages the dark ages according to them as far as they are concerned and that the Saudi government are now trying to provide social entertainment for both the Muslims and people in Saudi Arabia who are not Muslims such as yourselves but only on the condition that their Islamic values rules laws are not compromised in the process of doing so.

[@949belle]

Love how positive you guys are, hope to see more videos!

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you 🙏😊

[@user-mi4pu3pz3v]

If you see racist comments, you should delete them and block that person. There are people who do not like this country. Thank you. I love your videos and I love this country

[@livingthejolife]

Happy you are enjoying our videos ❤️😊

[@mohammadnaif9894]

They are the peoples who like this country and don’t want to see their country culture getting destroyed…..

[@mohammadnaif9894]

Also majority of Arabs don’t like western culture entering here.

[@almightyziz]

@@mohammadnaif9894 being racist towards the people of Saudi and their Arabian culture is actually caring for the Saudi culture to not get destroyed? 🤔😂😂 is that what made u like ur own comment 2 ?!

[@Bronanarival]

​@@almightyziz shut up idiot

[@angelalong6740]

Looks like a blast 🎉 It's good to see people in Saude Arabia having fun and extremely refreshing from what I thought Saude Arabia would be like. Keep your videos coming.

[@mohamedsied1401]

Under the surface, the new freedoms conceal a highly doctorial system at heart. Saudi Arabia is a ruthless police regime that chops up opposition members into pieces within its embassies, imprisons women activists, and anybody else who dares to speak out against the monarchy. Do you still think this is fun? Think again. The oil-rich monarch is brainwashing you via petromoney.

[@user-rk4dl7ye1h]

I'm from Saudi Arabia, I live in Jeddah, nice to see you ❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you! 😊

[@Bronanarival]

🐖🐷

[@sardarshahmeerbaloch9860]

we're The concert Performed

[@VeraLucia-hm7ru]

I loved the video Arabia is a beautiful country me from Brazil 🇧🇷❤️🇸🇦

[@livingthejolife]

Hello in Brazil 👋 Thank you! Happy you enjoyed our video 😊

[@Z__u]

We in Saudi Arabia love the Brazilian people and we love Brazilian football ❤️❤️🫶🏻

[@VeraLucia-hm7ru]

@@Z__u That's nice

[@Bronanarival]

Gold diggers from shathole Brazil 😅

[@jimbothegreat9485]

Wow....that's not what I expected over there. Very interesting. Cant believe all that lighting all over the buildings. They sure put a lots of work into making it into a fun and happy experience. They sure know how to impress. So many different styles of music and so nice to see all the happy smiling and laughing people out and about. Reminded me a little of a place here in Brisbane Australia called "Eat Street".. Great pity Ella wasn't there. Great job JO's showing us that fascinating place. I look forward to seeing where you take us next episode. Thankyou JO's - 1

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you! Definitely a different side to Saudi. The music was fantastic. It was so beautiful how they lit up the old town. It was run extremely well and so much security. We felt very safe. Everyone was just having a good time.

[@bb1786]

What did u expect desert only

[@4hereyez]

@@bb1786 No, hes talking about the cultural and social shift that's been happening under MBS. Of course is unexpected even for Arabs themselves. No more moutawa or ridiculous religious police that used to intimidate locals and foreigners alike. No more strict hijab or dress code. no more ban on music . and no more ban on women driving. etc that deserves commending.

[@SARAGame2]

There were many people saying that Saudi Arabia is not beautiful, it is just a desert. You have shown the truth

[@livingthejolife]

We hope to visit many more places and show how beautiful this country is 💖

[@borhanuddin8900]

Haha jokes Saudi arabi have mountain place abha, taif, al baha green city saudi arabia, desert city Jeddah, riyad, dammam understand,

[@user-gm9dv3by5i]

And if it's desert, we love it ❤️‍🔥

[@perlenoire6364]

@@livingthejolife head south of Jeddah it’s green and Mountinus

[@livingthejolife]

@@perlenoire6364 We have plans next year to visit Abha and Jizan 😊

[@NonstopDan]

I died when Kasper said "4 o'clock Inshallah"🤣 Such a fun video you guys! Also, when that man said "I love you Australia, I love you Sydney" Oskar and I were howling!

[@livingthejolife]

Time is a very fluid concept here 🤣 Glad you enjoyed it! We certainly had fun making this one. That man made me 😭 The way he looked at the camera. He was there the WHOLE night welcoming everyone.

[@ashfrank5372]

@@livingthejolife If it is possible then could you all go travelling touring every Saudi city and town to show the world on here on your KZbin videos the positive side to Saudi Arabia as most of the world unfortunately only sees the negative side of Saudi Arabia in the news and media in the West being biased against them with their unfair propaganda.

[@fj103]

Very cool!!!!

[@moonkey5080]

Great Vibe! Thank you for sharing the video 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BalqishMaarif]

Love it! Was supposed to go but laziness caught to me but i felt i was in attendance after watching your vlog 😂. Glad you guys enjoyed your date night too!

[@livingthejolife]

Glad you could go virtually though us 😊 We had a fun night. The music was great!

[@user-bl8kp3cp3m]

I am from Saudi Arabia, I welcome you and enjoy your time 🇸🇦🇸🇦

[@livingthejolife]

Thanks for the kind welcome and for supporting our channel

[@afzalkhattak3032]

U Arabs will pay a huge price for this Liberalism near Future and going away from the real Islam.

[@najwasadekabdullahyani733]

They are not suppose to enter Mosque, they are not Muslim. And they must not go near Makah or Al-Madina Al-Manoura. They also should not wear dresses that are Not suitable for a Muslim country.

[@Bronanarival]

🐖🐷

[@nouraalsh463]

What a vibe !!!! I love it 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@livingthejolife]

It was so much fun!

[@fabioveigacamargo]

Fun and cool video ❤

[@livingthejolife]

Thanks! We had so much fun making it.

[@MaxMax-hk6rm]

Wooooow amazing 🤩

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you!

[@NellyVanilly]

This is awesome 🎉❤ it’s good to see you two having a wonderful much deserved night out, thank you for sharing this with us 🥰👏🏻 Hugs for Ella we miss her 💕

[@livingthejolife]

Glad you enjoyed it! We had a fun night. Not often we get to have a date night 😍 But we missed Ella too. Wasn't the same without her ❤️

[@abdullahbukhary1669]

Welcome in jeddah.... guys

[@livingthejolife]

Thanks for the kind welcome 😊🙏❤️

[@user-vo8rg8zf1o]

How fun is ur video 😍it made me smile I like u both❤️❤️

[@livingthejolife]

So happy you enjoyed our video 😊🙏

[@Bronanarival]

Stupid 🙄

[@VaMpReSss]

love it

[@zeeshanaziz2846]

Such a Great Family ❤❤ Masallah 😊

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you 🙏❤️

[@awwalkitchen]

Very nice sharing 👍enjoyed a lot.. stay blessed 🌹🤗

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you! Happy you enjoyed our video 😊🙏

[@Hale-Bopp]

Wow those projection mapping on the buildings are really spectacular! 🤩 Was this event last Friday?

[@livingthejolife]

The buildings looked spectacular! It was so mesmerising! Yes, we went last Friday night.

[@Hale-Bopp]

@@livingthejolife Now I know why there's heavy traffic in Al Balad Friday night because some roads are closed and routes were diverted for this event.😂 But we're glad that Saudi is changing and now hosting events like this🇸🇦👏

[@aaiskander]

The female DJ is a Saudi girl, Nouf Alsufyani goes with the stage name Cosmicat

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you, I couldn't find her name. She was super cool!

[@4i4u455]

I just know about your channel guys and I love it I love Saudi Arabia

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you 🙏😊

[@Desibandde]

Jo is awesome

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you 🙏😊

[@vonryanevangelista8968]

wow i love this jeddah

[@rubimalik4878]

Ive never expected saudi to be like this im actually impressed

[@livingthejolife]

Saudi has changed a lot. Definitely a lot more entertainment and things to do than when we first arrived. Thanks for watching 😊

[@adar2195]

Amazing video and you explore Saudi Arabia very well and touch the geography , tourist points funny ways. I hope you will explore more middle eastern culture

[@naif6764]

Welcome to Saudi Arabia, there are many tourist places in Saudi Arabia that we hope you will go to 🇸🇦💚

[@livingthejolife]

We hope to see the whole country insha'Allah

[@Bronanarival]

🐖🐷

[@mauricengabire7140]

Fantastic🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you 🙏

[@imos101]

Hope you had a good time :)

[@livingthejolife]

We had a great time! The music was fantastic 😊

[@Nunyabiz123]

Haha the inchallah got me laughing 😂 we miss Ella but it’s so cute seeing just you guys, you guys are my fav couple

[@livingthejolife]

Yes it wasn't the same without our little Ella. We still had a lot of fun though. Thanks so much again for your very sweet comments 😊

[@user-fe5uo9fz4j]

Welcome 🇸🇦🙏

[@livingthejolife]

Thanks for the welcome

[@user-fi9ph3yr6j]

Welcome to my country Saudi Arabia 😍😍❤️🇸🇦

[@livingthejolife]

Thanks for the kind welcome 😊🙏

[@VISCAXCATALONIA]

Saaameee

[@VISCAXCATALONIA]

@@livingthejolife hey that was beautiful right I was there

[@umarzona118]

La'natulloh'alaikum

[@spinningboy8457]

Welcome to the hellfire, Saudi Arabia.

[@mtglen]

Wow! That looked like a total Blast!! :-) I have enjoyed all of your videos so very much. I will be flying into Jeddah in Oct, around the 20th and will be likely be staying near the Historic center where this festival was. 🙂

[@mtglen]

I am looking forward to my visit, likely staying for a couple of weeks ! :-)

[@livingthejolife]

Hope you enjoy your trip to Jeddah 😊

[@samircanada8749]

👍👍👍🙋‍♂️😎✌️Nice to see all part of KSA Thank you ..It certainly changed a lot

[@livingthejolife]

Yes, changing very fast!

[@nasserbazuhair328]

Saudi living in Sydney here, glad you guys are having a nice time in my home town :) happy days!

[@livingthejolife]

Hello in Sydney 👋 We are having a great time in Saudi. It's such a beautiful country 😊

[@nasserbazuhair328]

@@livingthejolife I'm glad, maybe one day when i'm back, we'll get to do something! I"m currently living in northern beaches here in sydney in an offshore area in broken bay.. nothing short of paradise

[@livingthejolife]

@@nasserbazuhair328 WOW, that's a beautiful part of Australia!

[@Bronanarival]

Why you left Saudi Arabia for Sydney if it's so wonderful 😂

[@nasserbazuhair328]

@@Bronanarival hahaha, I came here first when i was 17 and studied two degrees in architecture. after I got my masters I worked in many countries including Australia, Saudi, Austria and Fiji. I now specialise in offshore and island architecture. currently living here because i'm competing in a sailing race in Pittwater area. I still practice architecture in Saudi from here, I am practicing here as well.. working in Scotland island north of Sydney

[@DailyPunJaB188]

Nice

[@livingthejolife]

Was so much fun!

[@nanajj4423]

Hi Wow, that was amazing. I loved your video. You should come to Riyadh next year and see mdl Beast festival its mind blowing ps very cute couple 🥰

[@livingthejolife]

Shukran 🙏 We look for to visiting Riyadh early in the new year ❤️

[@Bronanarival]

Naaagggggeeeerrr

[@renadsul4638]

loved this video and it would be cool if u guys visit riyadh there is so much in Riyadh

[@livingthejolife]

So glad you enjoyed the video! We plan to visit Riyadh early next year.

[@renadsul4638]

@@livingthejolife thats existing!but i recommend it now a-lot it’s getting really cold and u can see people being extra happy bc of the weather 🤣

[@shakerghazi]

cool guys

[@khanhalim283]

Super Saudi Arabia🇸🇦

[@dorseylandria6119]

WHAT?????? THIS IS SAUDI ARABIA??? 😮😮😮 I'm on my way

[@muhammadroif9963]

Exited for Saudi Arabian line NEOM, i love arab content

[@livingthejolife]

Can't wait to visit the line!

[@Bronanarival]

It will fall just like Saudi

[@SY-dw2gi]

Welcome to your country ♥️🇸🇦♥️🇸🇦♥️🇸🇦♥️

[@livingthejolife]

Thanks for the kind welcome 😊🙏❤️

[@Bronanarival]

Lol stupid 🤬🤣

[@munirnikzad]

I found my new favourite family 😻😻

[@MadinahMakkkah]

Amazingly day

[@nasmanachi6022]

I have been living in saudi since 22 yr (born and boughtup) bt stil im referring ur channel to find out the events happening in saudi

[@livingthejolife]

Happy you are finding our channel useful 😊 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@rageb2528]

❤️❤️❤️

[@user-yd1uq2fs5d]

God bless you 🌹💚🧡💝🌹

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you 🙏😊

[@rajput420.1]

Good

[@1Naif]

awesome 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you 🙏😊

[@SkjD-pm3lp]

Peace be upon you We are pleased and honored by your visit to us at any time in your second country, and we wish you a pleasant stay in the Kingdom. Welcome and welcome you at any time.❤

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you so much for the kind welcome 😊❤️

[@user-zs3kb1zz6w]

Welcome to Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦🤍

[@livingthejolife]

Thanks for the welcome 😊

[@Nawaf95]

Seems like a lot of fun 🤩

[@livingthejolife]

It was a fun and interesting night out!

[@Bronanarival]

🐖🐷

[@madam-mim]

This looks really tame compared to the Riyadh version. From what I've seen in this video, I like this version a lot more.

[@livingthejolife]

We had a great time!

[@Hamed202_4]

Welcom in ksa plz come to viset tabuk exactly in al ula in winter

[@livingthejolife]

Thanks for the kind welcome 😊

[@CaptainNippon]

It is wonderful to see Saudi Arabia finally open up and allow these sorts of social events and gatherings.

[@muhammedAbass6519]

Hi I just subscribed to this channel

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you! Welcome to the channel 👋

[@sidali2590]

Saudi Arabia has changed

[@SmokeMamba-pi5xk]

Were there a lot of foreigners at the music concert?

[@user-gv3tt6tj3e]

I am from Saudi Arabia. you have a beautiful family. Enjoy your time in 🇸🇦 🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you 🙏😊

[@Bronanarival]

🐖🐷

[@tasfayehomerchigma1822]

I love your vedeos..greeting from me

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you 😘😘😘

[@zeyadzady9236]

Come to Baghdad, a hospitable country, you will get followers 🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶

[@livingthejolife]

We would love to visit!

[@mdkarim4433]

pls,,weekly minimum 2 vlog .. love & respect from bangladesh ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@livingthejolife]

Awe! Glad you are enjoying our content 😊 Hello in Bangladesh 👋

[@abdulmajedalmalki]

Quit view of Jeddah I've never seen before, thanks for showing

[@livingthejolife]

Hello in Riyadh 👋 Happy you enjoyed our video 😊 Lots more videos to come!

[@Bronanarival]

Pig

[@anishmughal1555]

Which one camra u are using for filming video

[@4hereyez]

You're such an amazing, sweet and funny family. Your vlogs and content are just superb. Wishing you every success and happiness, and Merry Xmas already ♥🎄

[@livingthejolife]

That's so nice thank you! Happy you are enjoying our videos 😊🙏 Thanks for the Xmas wish 😘❤️

[@sbooby7009]

i am an arab l dont know that saudi arabia beatiful like that

[@livingthejolife]

Saudi Arabia is a beautiful country ❤️

[@donnadonna124]

Thank you for showing this pretty side of our country keep going

[@livingthejolife]

Thanks so much for watching and supporting our new channel 🙏❤️

[@Desibandde]

I will meet you soon Jo life

[@AZ11111]

Love your positive energy guys. Have fun in Saudi🎉🎉😂❤

[@N13may]

You are welcome, we are always honored to see you 🇦🇺🇸🇦❤️🐪🦘

[@livingthejolife]

Thanks so much 😊🙏

[@TM-vg4mx]

how to manage to find these activities, website? what the name of this funky cafe? thanks for the nice video

[@livingthejolife]

Saw it advertised on IG. See MDL Beast. Thought it could be fun. The funky cafe is called Roshan Café. Glad you enjoyed our video. Thanks for watching!

[@TM-vg4mx]

@@livingthejolife thanks a lot

[@noelliespinelli]

I definitely just saw the barista in the cafe in someone else’s video. He took a tourist couple on an impromptu tour of Jeddah.

[@speartpg7024]

❤♥️♥️♥️♥️🇸🇦

[@livingthejolife]

❤️

[@diederikjammaers9613]

Really cool video ! I visited El ballad in januari 23. First visit to SA. It struck me how friendly and helpfull locals were. I was looking to buy Some dates, but I didn’t have any local money. Another (local) customer overheard this and simply insisted that he would pay for Some dates for me. Just like that, a present from a stranger, a local person. I was really moved by this gesture. So really nice.

[@livingthejolife]

Happy you enjoyed our video 😊 Yes the locals are extremely hospitable and generous. They just want to make sure that you are happy. Some of the nicest people that we have ever met.

[@22yardsofficial23]

@@livingthejolife they all are pretty homophobic aren't they? And quite mysogynists too!

[@MiniBatuwa]

wich pleas this ❤❤❤ nice i wanto go there

[@thuywu2304]

Such a lovely and friendly family. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@R.James.]

10:00 "Different clothing" for sure. Those are 2 boys from the 'other side' clearly. Didn't expect that in SA.

[@shokatnu5218]

Hi come to Bangladesh

[@livingthejolife]

Hello 👋 We look forward to visiting one day 😊

[@rubimalik4878]

Wow wow wow do you reside in saudi or on holidays

[@livingthejolife]

We live in Saudi 😊

[@rubimalik4878]

@@livingthejolife I had a job opportunity in Early Years Education last year in Riyadh but the school head looked scary and strict that I did not even manage the zoom meeting.

[@livingthejolife]

@@rubimalik4878 I'm sorry you didn't have a good first experience. There are lots of other good schools in Saudi if you wish to try again.

[@user-us2bj2jb9s]

وعليكم السلام أهلا وسهلا ومرحبا بكم روووووووعه 🥰🌷❤️👍

[@livingthejolife]

👋 Thanks for the kind welcome 😊🙏

[@majedhedaily5743]

I feel bad for Ella didn’t go with you , hopefully next time, but you have to make it up for her 🥰 , next video should be only for Ella 😇

[@livingthejolife]

Yes a shame she couldn't come. It was weird vlogging without her 😭

[@4hereyez]

@@livingthejolife Maybe she's still throwing up like you did , eating that thing in Singapore that i saw in your vid the other day. 😂 it was peculiar and funny.

[@livingthejolife]

@@4hereyez 😂😂😂

[@fahadsalem4482]

May the peace and mercy of God be upon you. Hell😍😍

[@oxygen.0]

Welcome to jeddah albalad 😘♥️

[@livingthejolife]

Thank you for the welcome 😊

[@DawahRealm]

Unbelievable....

[@nwaf58]

Riyadh MDL beast was crazy also

[@livingthejolife]

I'm sure it was so much fun!

[@azoz2031]

🇸🇦👍

[@livingthejolife]

❤️

[@hollysaga]

Akkh im so jealous I didn’t go

[@livingthejolife]

We had a lot of fun!

[@hollysaga]

@@livingthejolife hopefully will see you in the next one, I’ll literally come up to you and say hi 🥰🤍

[@livingthejolife]

@@hollysaga Definitely come say hi ❤️

[@sharetruth9010]

اللهم لا تؤاخذنا بما فعل السفهاء منا

[@mimm2848]

امين لا تؤخذنا ب هذا السفيه عبد ابل… شير تروث وهو شير الجهل والشرك والقبح وعبادات ابليس رمز الشر القبح الكراهيه

[@user-er4hz7tk7p]

From saudi 👍

[@thamer6025]

Riyadh MDLbeast OMG, there were more than 200 thousands people and the largest stage in the wourld with 7 other stages

[@livingthejolife]

Wow! That's huge!

[@fayeabdulateef802]

The party from 5pm -2 am why you show up at 3.30... People who come later have jobs and kids so no surprise

[@livingthejolife]

We came for the start. They advertised on IG that it started at 4pm. It's ok, we had fun walking around exploring until it officially started.

[@redacherif776]

Hello Ella 🙌 where is Kelly please ??😢😢😢😢😢😢REDA from ALGERIA

[@moeq3788]

الي متصور معاه اسمه مختار و فيده فيب حق عبدالملك

[@mimm2848]

B to write , u should not wear Abaya : I am Saudi woman and I don’t wear Abaya

[@livingthejolife]

We know we don't have to wear an abaya but we actually like wearing one 😊 My daughter and I have a lovely wardrobe of pretty abayas. To each their own I guess. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@saalooaa]

But the majority of saudi women wear abaya and proud of that therefore it's better for tourist to wear it just to show respect to our religion and culture

[@mimm2848]

@@saalooaa u r a big liar most of women enforced to wear this black things a symbol of women oppression and the most who do fighting for this a mobile holly black cage men like u 🤣 Men who committed the big Sinner in Islam such as Ad… and defending the rapist such as yasser prepares Morocco singer. Or a beg Pimp.such as a Amarican boxer T and sexual harassment to women child and …………… but the are believer when come to women clothes 🤣🤣 To save u from helll Suliman u r not women don’t SPEAK on behave of women only women speak their own even if they are from isis

[@abidalimuhmandkhan9989]

Allah bless ur cute family with Islam and eeman u guys are really adorable. Aameen

[@naif6764]

🇸🇦🇸🇦🫶🏻💚