Yanbu walking tour & city guide
Red Sea reefs and an old coral town.
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Yanbu, on the Red Sea, is an ancient port with a historic coral-stone town and some of the best diving reefs in the country.
Old town
Yanbu's historic quarter has coral-stone houses with wooden balconies. Lawrence of Arabia is said to have stayed here during the Arab Revolt.
Sea and flowers
Reefs off the coast are rich in coral and fish. The industrial city hosts the Yanbu Flower Festival every spring.
Why it is worth a visit
Yanbu has two faces: Yanbu Al Bahr, the old port town with coral-stone houses and a heritage area, and Yanbu Industrial City, a planned city with gardens, beaches and a long corniche. The Red Sea reefs here are pristine and less visited than in Egypt, with excellent diving at sites like the Seven Sisters reef. The Yanbu Flower Festival in spring displays millions of flowers. The town is about three hours north of Jeddah along the coast.
Top sights in Yanbu
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Yanbu historic area
Coral-stone houses.
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Yanbu Corniche
A seaside promenade.
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Coral reefs
Diving and snorkeling.
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Sharm Yanbu
A lagoon beach.
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Flower festival grounds
A spring festival.
Food markets & where to eat in Yanbu
Corniche
Seafront cafés.
Fish market
Red Sea seafood.
Old town
Traditional eateries.
Food to try in Yanbu
Sayadiyah
Fish with spiced rice.
Grilled shrimp
From the Red Sea.
Dates with coffee
Saudi hospitality.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Yanbu
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