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Nature
Wadi Disah
A palm-filled canyon between towering sandstone walls, with a stream.
Tabuk · 100 km from centreOpen daily
Tabuk
تبوكThe north-west is Saudi Arabia at its wildest — the palm canyon of Wadi Disah, the Hisma desert and snow on Jabal al-Lawz in some winters.
Best time to visitNov – Mar
Recommended stay3–4 days
Weather4–20°C in winter
Destination typeMountains & desert
Popular forWadi Disah, Hisma desert, Jabal al-Lawz
Nearest airportPrince Sultan bin Abdulaziz (TUU)
Things to do
What you can do in Tabuk
Attractions
The places to see
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Desert
Hisma Desert
Red-sand plains dotted with sandstone towers and rock art.
Tabuk · 82 km from centreOpen daily
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Heritage
Tabuk Castle
A restored Ottoman fort on the old pilgrim route.
Tabuk · 1 km from centre8am – 6pm
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Museum
Hejaz Railway Station
Restored station buildings and locomotives of the 1908 line.
Tabuk · 1 km from centre8am – 6pm
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Beach
Maqna coast
Palm oases meeting the Gulf of Aqaba at Moses’ Springs.
Tabuk · 210 km from centreOpen daily
Where to stay
Stays chosen for Tabuk
Tours & experiences
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Suggested itineraries
How to spend your time
Day 1The highlights
09:00Wadi Disah
12:30Lunch with local dishes
15:00Hisma Desert
18:004×4 through Wadi Disah
Travel information
Getting to Tabuk
By airPrince Sultan bin Abdulaziz (TUU) · 15 min
By trainNo rail — drive or fly
By roadAlUla 4h · Wadi Disah 3h
Getting around locally4×4 rental recommended
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