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Most of the extensive coral reef systems here remain untouched, offering exciting encounters with exceptional marine life of all kinds – from clownfish, turtles, and stingrays to dugongs, sailfish, and numerous species of shark. And then, there’s the wrecks…\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Diving in Tabuk Province\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Out of all of Saudi Arabia’s provinces, Tabuk boasts the longest Red Sea coastline, stretching for more than 500-kilometres south from the Gulf of Aqaba. Despite this, and its proximity to the bustling dive industry of Egypt, Tabuk Province is one of Saudi Arabia’s lesser-known dive destinations. As a result, visitors can explore pristine coral reefs set within warm, glassy waters just a few fin kicks from the shore – everything you’d dreamt Red Sea diving would deliver. But, with investment endeavouring to put this province on the map, it won’t stay secret for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Diving in Al Madinah Province\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Further south, Al Madinah is a large province with a relatively small stretch of coastline, yet what little coast it has, is home to some of the best diving in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea. From the ancient port city of Yanbu, divers can head out to the Seven Sisters – a stunning reef system which holds numerous secrets. Beneath the surface, divers can explore swaying sea fan forests, the WWI-era Iona shipwreck, and Abu Galawa, a coral grotto that attracts schools of several shark species, including hammerheads. Chance encounters with manta rays are also on the cards here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Diving in Jeddah and Makkah Province\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Focused around the large coastal city of Jeddah, Makkah Province is Saudi Arabia’s most popular Red Sea diving destination. Over 100-kilometres south of Seven Reefs, the Five Corals of Rabigh – sometimes known as the Five Sisters – are known for their steep walls, peaceful coral plateaus, and abundance of sizable fish such as tuna, barracuda and jacks. Closer to Jeddah, Abhur Bay is said to offer pleasant shore diving along with possible bull shark encounters. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city of Al Lith, within Makkah Province, also acts as the gateway to some of the country’s most spectacular diving. While the Farasan Islands lie off the coast of Jazan in the south, the famed Farasan Banks actually begin further north, making Al Lith the ideal departure point. With a mix of light-filled shallows and plummeting walls, this wild region delivers incredible diversity, and is well suited to both beginners and experienced technical divers. On the plateaus, divers can find clownfish, morays, ghost pipefish, and more, while depths of up to 500-metres elsewhere beckon bigger species from the open ocean, including grey reef sharks and silkies. But, it's the hammerheads that often steal the show here, with large schools of 50 or more making remarkably regular appearances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Wreck diving in Jeddah\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Closer to the port town of Jeddah, wrecks become one of the primary underwater attractions, the largest of which is the Ann Ann. This wreck stands upright at a depth of 32-metres at the stern and five-metres at the bow, which is firmly embedded in the Abu Faramesh reef. The power supply room, captain’s quarters, and empty cargo room can be explored by confident wreck divers, but the most popular features are the coral-covered propeller and a toilet, which makes for some entertaining underwater images.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Boiler Wreck is another of Jeddah’s iconic sites. This coal-powered vessel lies on its side at around 18-metres, but little is left intact other than a small section of the stern and the two boilers. Thankfully, divers can also explore caves, a tunnel, and wall carpeted in beautiful pink and red corals. Other notable wrecks on offer around Jeddah include the Miss Marie Wreck, Marble Wreck, and Staphonos Wreck, also known as the Cable Wreck.\u003C\u002Fp>","Reefs and wrecks","Beginner upwards","Year round, best November to May","5 - 40m+","15 - 35m+","22 - 31C",[388,392,395,398],{"type":389,"tabTitle":390,"tabContent":391},"richtext","About Saudi Arabia","\u003Cp>Located between the Arabian Gulf to the east and the Red Sea to the west, Saudi Arabia has long commanded a significant position on the world stage. Occupying a central location between Asia, Africa and Europe, the country of Saudi Arabia was an all-important link between the eastern and western worlds. As a result, the country became a wealthy waypoint along multiple worldwide trade routes, including the famous Silk Road, seeing a continuous stream of merchants passing through with hopes of prosperity. Of course, Saudi Arabia is also the birthplace of Islam, and boasts a wealth of cultural, historical and architectural treasures to be found, and welcoming enormous annual pilgrimages to the sacred city of Mecca.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, despite this history of transient travellers, Saudi Arabia is only just beginning to open up to mainstream tourism. For divers, this means over 1,500-kilometres of crowd-free Red Sea coastline waiting to be explored, littered with pristine coral reefs, well-preserved wrecks, and offering plenty of shark action. And the adventure doesn’t have to end there. On land, visitors will find endless dusty deserts interspersed with dazzling, futuristic cities, curious attractions, and six UNESCO World Heritage sites.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":389,"tabTitle":393,"tabContent":394},"Getting there","\u003Cp>Whilst the country’s mainstream tourism industry is yet to fully take off, visitors will find it easy enough to reach most of Saudi Arabia’s scuba diving destinations. Jeddah is the most popular city for scuba diving, and is serviced by the King Abdulaziz International Airport. From here, travellers can also board onward domestic flights to Yanbu or Jazan – gateways to the Seven Sisters and Farasan Banks respectively – which both take around an hour and a half. The King Khalid International Airport in the capital city of Riyadh is another popular entry point into Saudi Arabia, while liveaboards and ferries can also be found departing from Egypt. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":389,"tabTitle":396,"tabContent":397},"How to dive Saudi Arabia and where to stay","\u003Cp>Liveaboards are currently the best way to explore Saudi Arabia, allowing divers to see more of the country’s impressive 1,760-kilometre coastline in a single trip. It also avoids the complications of domestic travel in an up-and-coming destination without tried-and-tested tourist infrastructure. That said, several dive resorts can also be found around the marinas of Jeddah.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":389,"tabTitle":399,"tabContent":400},"Dive seasons and weather","\u003Cp>Saudi Arabia’s west coast is a year-round diving destination, thanks to its wonderful climate and minimal rainfall. 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This diverse region is home to an incredible variety of dive sites, including colourful light-filled coral gardens, plummeting walls and dizzying dropoffs, and eerie shipwrecks emerging from the depths. Plus, ripping currents playing host to vast schools of tuna and trevally, and plenty of pelagic wildlife like sharks. The Red Sea is stunning above water as well, with unique sights like the rusting hulks of ships perched high above the waves, and stark desert landscapes perfectly contrasted against its sparkling turquoise waters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A diver’s dream come true, this massive region boasts incredible biodiversity, outstanding visibility, and endless opportunities for speciality dives. Come face to face with fascinating wildlife of all shapes and sizes, from macro to megafauna. Explore caverns, caves, and wrecks. And, dive lovely fringing reefs and near-vertical walls carpeted by luxuriant hard and soft coral gardens. 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