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DISCOVER YANBU, THE JEWEL OF THE WEST COAST

Yanbu-Saudi Arabia
Desert Gate Saudi Arabia Tours

Tour Guide, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

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The capital of diving in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and one of the most wonderful cities located on the western coast, the city of Yanbu is intertwined with three sections that resemble small independent cities, always ready to amaze you: Yanbu Al-Bahr, Yanbu Al-Nakhl, and Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah, each of which has captivating details.

 

“Yanbu al-Nakhl” is characterized by a long history. It was a stop on the caravan route between Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Yemen, and the Mediterranean region. As for “Yanbu Industrial,” it includes oil facilities and Yanbu Industrial Lake, which resembles natural oases in its beauty.

 

While “Yanbu al-Bahr” is in the middle of the country's heart, it includes beautiful ancient buildings made of clay and stone and historical sites that have been standing for hundreds of years, such as the night market, the Senussi Mosque, and handicraft shops, in addition to popular restaurants that serve local dishes with authentic flavours.

 

Yanbu al-Bahr also awaits you with wonderful opportunities to practice water sports such as water skiing, boating, and sea tanks. Yanbu has always been an enchanting destination for lovers of diving in the depths of the Red Sea to explore its environment rich in coral reefs and diverse marine life.

 

Luxury hotels in Yanbu

Unique luxury starts from your comfortable bed in luxury hotels in Yanbu. Here is a list of comfortable hotels:

Budget hotels in Yanbu

The city of Yanbu is one of the most beautiful coastal cities in the Kingdom, and it is a distinctive destination filled with gardens, parks, and wonderful beaches. Here is a list of places that combine comfortable accommodation with reasonable prices:

Distinctive Yanbu resorts

Yanbu's distinctive resorts differ in their services while sharing stunning views of the Red Sea with its clear turquoise waters. Here is a list of resorts for you and your family:

Local accommodations

Your distinctive accommodation options are varied in the city of Yanbu, where the pleasure of marine activities and comfortable accommodation destinations combine in spacious camps, villas equipped for your comfort with breathtaking views of the Red Sea with its clear turquoise waters, and full-service chalets that allow you to wander on the soft golden sands of Yanbu’s beaches, in addition to the variety of apartments. Economic at competitive prices. You can find what suits your needs on the websites of local accommodation providers to enjoy a long-lasting family trip in Yanbu.


BEST TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Al-Sayegh Arts House in the Pearl of the Red Sea

An outlet for artists, Al-Sayegh Arts House, is an exceptional destination located within the embrace of the historical district of Yanbu. It is a house with a traditional character in its architecture derived from the coastal nature of the city. It includes aesthetic arts that lead you to an atmosphere full of pleasure and amazement without restricting you but rather freeing your mind to intelligent imagination. It is a unique art, and it is a tourist destination for visitors, amateurs and those interested in art.

Al-Fayrouz Garden

Al-Fayrouz Park is one of the most beautiful parks located in the Green Belt area in Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah. It covers an area of 17 thousand square meters of lush nature. It was opened in 2009, and is a destination for families and tourists, as it contains safe and modern games for children, and many events throughout the year, in addition to a number of restaurants, cafes, and public facilities that meet the needs of its patrons.

Al-Sumairi Public Park (green)

Al-Sumairi Public Park in Yanbu is a warm option if you want to go for a walk outdoors, or if you want to go to meditate and relax at sunset, and the park is also an ideal family destination if you want to have a good time with your children.

Radwa Heritage Museum in Yanbu

In ancient times, Yanbu was a stop on the trade route between the Kingdom, Egypt and Jordan, attracting tourists to it with the beauty of its beaches located on the banks of the Red Sea, and its ancient history and popular heritage that you can explore in the Radwa Museum.


SHOPPING PLACES

Dana Mall Yanbu

You will be pleased to visit Dana Mall and will visit it again. Because the diversity in it is amazing and the place is spacious and organized, and it is one of the largest shopping centers in Yanbu, characterized by a modern architectural design, and in it everyone - families and individuals - will find their needs, as there are various local and international stores, and your sense of pleasure will be doubled in the center’s delicious restaurants and specialty cafes.

Al Hanan Street in Yanbu

The streets in the Kingdom's cities are a gateway to exploring the beauty of the local spirit. You can drive around in your car or on foot on Al-Hanan Street in Yanbu, where food, beverage and product stores are lined up side by side, meeting the various needs of individuals and families since ancient times, as it was the first shopping destination for the women of the region in the past, and the street has maintained its commercial status, carrying the fragrance of the past. And the modernity of the present together. It is dotted with sweets and supplies shops and stores of international and local brands, in addition to the joyful chants of vendors, which prompt you to purchase products that carry within them the memory of their purchase.

Al-Khawajat market in Yanbu

Simplicity and liveliness emanate in the Al-Zohour neighborhood, where Al-Khawajat Market offers various goods, such as: fabrics, men’s supplies, and shops for maintaining and selling electronic devices, in addition to the presence of a group of tailors ready to design or modify your favorite pieces.

Yanbu Mall

Women, men and children can find their modern needs on the shelves of local and international brand stores in Yanbu Mall, where clothes are vibrant in bright colours and modern designs, along with the smells of oriental and French perfumes that highlight your uniqueness and accessories that increase the beauty of your appearance.


THE BEST RESTAURANTS AND CAFES

Seafood restaurants in Yanbu

Fresh seafood, with a panoramic view of the Red Sea, awaits you at Al Marsat Al Bahariya Restaurant, where you can indulge in the deliciousness of fried angel fish with the taste of the sweet and sour red sauce with crispy golden potato fingers outdoors and enjoy pieces of grilled shrimp, in modern indoor seating. At Al Najel Arabic Restaurant, your pleasure doubles with every bite of tender salmon, and the taste of fried dirk fish satisfies your senses with delicious Sayadiya rice.

Cafes in Yanbu

Irresistible variety when looking for delicious hot and cold drinks that charge a person's energy to enjoy the charm of the coastal city of Yanbu. We offer a group of cafes that give your day a different taste:

Asian restaurants in Yanbu

Yanbu celebrates various global cultures, and this is evident in its restaurants that offer various flavors and varieties that satisfy the taste of visitors.

Burger restaurants in Yanbu

From various burger sandwiches to meat cooked for long hours to chicken pieces with hot sauce, there are many destinations for burger lovers in Yanbu, and each destination pleases different tastes with its many varieties.