Activities & Attractions in Tabuk

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The temple ruins of Salma in Tayma

The Ancient Temple Complex of Salm in Tayma

Coming from Tabuk, just before you reach the historic centre of Tayma, turn left into the narrow residential street Haritha Al Ansari and follow it ...
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Orchard near Tayma

Tayma at a Glance

Tayma is a large oasis town with a very long settlement history. Today, it has more than 42,000 inhabitants (as of 2022). It is located ...
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Camel Race Track Tabuk

Another worthwhile stop is the Camel Race Track in eastern Tabuk. It is located directly on Highway 15 towards Tayma on the left-hand side, 28°42’62-1”N ...
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Regional Museum Tabuk City

Tabuk Museum & Tabuk Water Tower

On the same site as the Hejaz Railway Museum is the modern Tabuk Museum, also known as the Regional Museum. The cube-shaped edifice with a ...
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Hejaz Railway Line Museum Tabuk City

Tabuk City – Hejaz Railway Museum

North of the pedestrian zone is the small but worthwhile museum dedicated to the historic Hejaz Railway Line. Although the museum is not too distant, ...
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Tawaheen Market Tabuk

Tabuk City – Tawaheen Market

After visiting the Mosque, head back to the pedestrian zone and continue eastward along it, crossing Al Imam Abdullah ibn Faisal ibn Turki St. until ...
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Al Tawbah Mosque (Masjid) in Tabuk

Tabuk City – Prophet’s (Al Tawbah) Mosque

The Al Tawbah Mosque (Masjid) is located only about 250 metres east of the castle. To get there, just walk along the pedestrian zone until ...
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Tabuk castle

Tabuk City – Tabuk Castle and Al Sukkar Spring

Although the castle in its present layout was not built until the 16th or 17th century, there was previously a fortification here which, together with ...
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Hiking in Tabuks desert

What kind of activities in Tabuk City and in the Province?

Tabuk offers a wide range of hiking opportunities. Hike through dramatic rock formations, vast deserts and, in the winter months, even snow-capped peaks. However, there ...
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