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Beach
Sharm Yanbu
A sheltered lagoon for swimming, kayaking and snorkelling.
Yanbu · 15 km from centreOpen daily
Yanbu
ينبعYanbu mixes a historic coral-stone quarter with some of the Red Sea’s most accessible reefs.
Best time to visitNov – Apr
Recommended stay2–3 days
Weather22–31°C in winter
Destination typeCoastal town
Popular forDiving, Flower Festival, Historic Yanbu
Nearest airportPrince Abdul Mohsin bin Abdulaziz (YNB)
Things to do
What you can do in Yanbu
Attractions
The places to see
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Heritage
Historic Yanbu Al-Bahr
Coral-stone houses and the old port where Lawrence once stayed.
Yanbu · 1 km from centreOpen daily
Seasonal
Seasonal
Yanbu Flower Festival
Millions of blooms laid out in a waterfront park each spring.
Yanbu · 6 km from centreFeb – Mar
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Dive site
Seven Sisters reefs
A chain of offshore coral pinnacles for experienced divers.
Yanbu · 29 km from centreBoat trips daily
Where to stay
Where to stay nearby
We’re still curating stays here
Most visitors base themselves in Madinah — 2h away.
Tours & experiences
Book with a local expert
Bookable tours for Yanbu are coming soon.
Suggested itineraries
How to spend your time
Day 1The highlights
09:00Sharm Yanbu
12:30Lunch with local dishes
15:00Historic Yanbu Al-Bahr
18:00Yanbu Flower Festival
Travel information
Getting to Yanbu
By airPrince Abdul Mohsin bin Abdulaziz (YNB) · 15 min
By trainNo rail — Madinah is 2h 30m by road
By roadMadinah 2h 30m · Jeddah 3h 30m
Getting around locallyTaxis and car rental
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