Yanbu al Bahr
Discover "the spring by the sea" on your Middle East cruise to Saudi Arabia
Pristine white sandy shores, private beaches and amazing dive sitesPristine white sandy shores, private beaches and amazing dive sites
In Yanbu al Bahr you find the open desert touching the blue waters. Old Yanbu dates back 2500 years and offers one of the oldest souks, where traders used to come from places as far as Africa to sell their goods.
Divided into three administrations, Yanbu is one of the premiere beach destinations in Saudi Arabia. In the east there is Yanbu AlNakhl, founded more than two thousand years ago and dotted with villages.
In the south there is Yanbu AlSinaiyah, the industrial and governmental center of the region. Lastly there is Yanbu AlBahr, where the majority of the coastal activities are available.