Top Beaches To Visit In Saudi Arabia

Grab your shades, lather some sunscreen and sip on your chilled drinks, it’s time we take a stroll through the best coastlines of the kingdom.

The serene beaches of Saudi Arabia help the kingdom to make its mark on the map for tourists and expats worldwide. The most famous destination beaches of the kingdom are buzzing hives of activity all year around. The intense hot climate of the country makes the famous shore sides a go-to destination in the evening hours.

Umluj Beach

Home to many natural springs, Umluj beach is popular among the locals as the “Maldives of Saudi Arabia”. The beach is well known for its serene coastline with crystal clear turquoise waters and white sands. Promoting the kingdom as a tropical beach paradise destination, many migratory birds and marine life can also be spotted in its natural habitat.

Haql Shipwreck Beach

With massive stretches of pristine sand and stunning blue waters, the beach’s arched bay is popular for the remains of a vessel of a half sunken ancient ship dating back to 20 years. Haql Shipwreck Beach is also home to a beautiful coral reef stretch, making it top the list as an incredible diving site.

Farasan Al Kabir Beach

With plenty of marine flora and fauna to explore on its deep shores, the beach is one of the largest paradise diving sites. It also has plenty of scopes for family vacations, backpackers or a gleeful immersion of a relaxing book under the sun.

Half Moon Bay Beach

Ideal for paddling in the Persian Gulf, the beach gets its name from its shale of a half crescent. With splashes of shallow blue waters and a coastline of clean stretches of sand, the beach is a must-see for any diving enthusiasts. This public beach is very picturesque and is ideal for families. Swimming, sunbathing, hiking in a beach buggy, and kids amusement parks are a handful of options you can experience in Half Moon Bay Beach.