Tabuk

WHY GO ON HOLIDAY TO TABUK? – Well, in my opinion, the answer to this question is short and sweet: it is above all – but not only – the spectacular beauty that the Province of Tab

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Planning a trip to Saudi Arabia or just want to get an impression of the country? Then you should not miss Jeddah. The metropolis on the Red Sea is lively and has much to be discovered. Jeddah offers an exciting mix of ancient history and modern attractions.

Whether you prefer culture or whether you want to focus on attractions & activities, Jeddah is a city for everyone.

From exploring the bustling souks to enjoying the local cuisine to admiring the stunning architecture, there is much to experience in this city. I have made myself a picture and show you the most beautiful Jeddah sights and highlights. The city is a mix of historic and contemporary, open-air art sculptures, cafes, shopping districts, and the largest waterfront stretch filled with restaurants and resorts.

Geography

Red Sea, Tihāmah and Hejaz

Climate

Tropical Temperatures and Humidity

Language

Arabic and English

Transport

Cars, Cabs, Trains, Bus, Water Taxi

Airport

KAIA, The Country’s Largest Airport

Religious life
„Difference“ in Terms of Faith

accommodation

Be welcome and feel at home in Jeddah. Especially the newly built hotels offer in all categories services often above average. Room service around the clock is no exception.

Food & Drink

Since the opening of the country to general tourism in 2019, the restaurant and cafe scene is also developing rapidly in Jeddah. From simple eateries to luxurious fine dining establishments that prepare culinary delights from around the world, you’ll find just about anything. Rather, it is true that you are “spoiled for choice“.

Activities & Attractions

Umluj

Umluj – Tabuk Province

Many descriptions of Umluj in the internet are embellishments, if not downright inaccurate. The administrative district of Umluj, with a population of approx. 70,000, is ...
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Red Sands Tabuk Province

Red Sands – Tabuk Province

North and south of the 394 Motorway from Bir Ibn Hirmas to Haql on the Gulf of Aqaba, you will find striking sandstone formations surrounded ...
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Mount Sinai Tabuk

Mountain Region of Jabal Lawz and Mount Sinai in the Tabuk Province

This region is a worthwhile destination for nature lovers alike and those interested in religious history and traditions. Its geographical highlights, the so-called Almond Mountain ...
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Bir Ibn Hirmas

Bir Ibn Hirmas – Tabuk Province

This small town close to the Jordanian border lies directly at the intersection of the north-south Highway 15 and the Motorway 394, which branches off ...
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Wadi Disah Tabuk Province

Wadi Disah in Tabuk Province

One might be inclined to begin the description of Wadi Al Disah by saying ‘that the wadi is one of the seasonal watercourses in the ...
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Hamlet Bajdah Tabuk

The Bajdah Game Reserve in Tabuk Province

There are two things that make ‘Bajdah’ special. First, I should mention that it is not only the name of the hamlet mentioned above, but ...
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Hisma Desert Tabuk

The Hisma Desert in Tabuk Province

It is a landscape straight out of a picture book. Nevertheless, it is extremely difficult to find pictorial words to answer this simple initial question, ...
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Tayma Fort

Market Al Najm, Date Palm Oasis & Governor’s Palace in Tayma

After your visit of  the Haddaj Well in Tayma, you will probably want to walk to the nearby Qasr ibn Rumman estate, the former Governor’s ...
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Art & Culture

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Mughāyr Shuayb – Tabuk Province

Together with Hegra and Dûmat Al Jandal, Al Bada’ in the Province of Tabuk is considered one of the most important sites of the Nabataeans ...
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Al Bada' Tabuk Province

Al Bada’ – Tabuk Province

Al Bada’, the oasis town having around 18.000 inhabitants, is part of the former Madyan region (Midian) in the far north-west of the Tabuk Province. ...
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