With its own international airport, The Red Sea will be reached in three hours by 250 million people. Designed for seamless luxury, and placed where Europe, Asia and Africa meet, it’s the perfect destination for adventure.
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The Red Sea is located on the west coast of Saudi Arabia, 500km north of Jeddah, between the Saudi towns of AlWajh and Umluj. It is 3 hrs drive from AlUla.
Before you visit
The Red Sea is a year-round destination with temperatures averaging a perfect 32 degrees Celsius. Discover the wealth of unspoiled beaches and secret sandbars scattered amongst the fringes of the islands, as well as the majestic mountains and sweeping dunes as the sea breeze cools you.
To find out which visa you need to visit The Red Sea, or to apply for an e-visa, click here
The currency of Saudi Arabia is the Saudi riyal (SAR). The riyal is subdivided into 100 halalas and is pegged to the US dollar. One US dollar is equal to 3.75 SAR.
Notes are in denominations of five riyals, 10 riyals, 50 riyals, 100 riyals, and 500 riyals. Coins are one riyal, two riyals, 50 halala, 25 halala, 10 halala, 5 halala, or 1 halala.
The Red Sea is a private sun, sea and sand destination and visitors should dress how they feel comfortable.
When visiting local villages or religious sites, we advise that both men and women dress modestly, keeping arms and knees covered and wearing loose clothing. It is not mandatory for women to cover their hair unless entering a mosque.
Saudi Arabia imposes 15% VAT on most goods and services purchased and sold by enterprises.
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