Souq Al Sawarikh Market is considered the largest market in the world due to its area of more than one million square meters and the number of its stalls exceeding 15,000, in addition to containing nearly 1,000 shops selling scrap and used metals. This market is one of Jeddah's most prominent landmarks, and has been in existence for more than three decades. It was named by this name due to its proximity to the military base in southern Jeddah.