Probably most of you don’t have any idea about Yanbu or have not ever heard of it yet. But would you be interested of learning something about this small city in Saudi Arabia? If you will check the world map, this place seems to be non-existent. You would need to zoom the map to see it clearly. Yanbu is located on the western side of the Kingdom. It is a port city by the Red Sea and is considered to be the main port of the Madinah Region.
I’m not gonna talk about its history. However, let me take you to this side of the world and see why it’s worth a visit. Even though this city is nothing compared to big cities like Jeddah and Riyadh, Yanbu has its own charm that sways visitors to come and visit.
Would you like to visit Yanbu? Here are the Top 6 things to do in Yanbu and photos that will inspire you to visit.
1. See the largest Carpet of Flowers in the world
Yanbu Carpet of Flowers 2017
This year’s Yanbu Flower Festival will officially open on March 1, 2018. The festival will showcase the world’s largest Carpet of Flowers. The carpet has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for a couple of times and has remained there from March 14, 2017 until now.
Beautifully landscaped gardens (Yanbu Flower Festival 2017)
The flower festival only lasts for a couple of weeks so you would need to check it out as soon as you can. I would probably post a blog about it after this one to give you a glimpse of this year’s flower festival. However it would be best if you can come and see it for yourself.
Read: Photo Gallery: Yanbu Flower Festival 2017
2. Take a dip into its white sand beaches
As a city by the Red Sea, Yanbu has several beaches that are open to the public.
3. Watch the spectacular sunset
If you’re a sunset chaser like me, I’m sure that you will definitely enjoy the sunset in Yanbu. It is best viewed at the Waterfront Park or in the Corniche area in Yanbu Al Bahr. (Read: Yanbu KSA | Chasing Sunset at the Waterfront Park)
4. Learn its history and culture at the Yanbu Historic Area
The historic site houses several multi-storied ancient buildings, which are unique with their rare features of architectural heritage. These buildings were made of sea stones with wooden frames and roofs with date palm trunk.
This newly restored traditional souk is one of the features in the Historic Site
Fronting the Historic site is the Yanbu Lighthouse and the newly landscaped baywalk.
5. Visit the Yanbu Lake
Read: Lakes in the Desert – Yanbu Lakes
6. Enjoy a picnic at the park
Gazebos are provided for family picnics or gatherings.
Children’s Playground
There are many parks and green spaces especially in Yanbu Al Sinaiyah.
If you plan to see the Yanbu Flower Festival this year, why not explore this city and do the things I have recommended above.
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Those photos looks amazing.
Thanks for introducing such beautiful scenery 🙂
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Thanks for the compliment. 🙂 If you’re a KSA resident, do check out the flower festival here.
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This city seems to be a paradise on earth when I see the first 3 photos ! Amazing place but never heard of this place before !!
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It’s a nice, peaceful and small city north of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Thanks for dropping by 🙂
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Ganda nung carpet of flowers! At lahat ng pics ang gaganda din ng kuha. Nice shot Ms. Joy. ☺
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Salamat Jeff! Kahit pano nasilip mo ang lugar namin dito. Hindi naman lahat puro desyerto hahaha.
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Hahah.. Yun nga eh, akala ng karamihan puro desyerto lang dyan. Hindi naman pala. Madami naman pala magagandang tanawin at pasyalan. Phone lang gamit mo sa mga pics?
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Oo naman, hindi lang talaga kasi puntahan ng turista. Fuji Xa2 camera. 🙂
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Wow, mirrorless! Ganda na ng camera, tapos magaling pa yung kumukuha, equals perfect shot! ☺
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Actually merong isang picture dyan na Samsung Galaxy camera ang gamit ko. Maganda kasi sya pang nightscapes.
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Ganda ng sunset! 🙂
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Thank you, Mav! 🙂
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I’ve never even heard of Yanbu and I never thought of visiting Saudi Arabia. It looks like an amazing place. I have been to souks in Morocco, so I bet I would like the one here. But the flower festival is definitely my favorite looking part!
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The Yanbu flower festival is really quite nice. Too bad that Saudi Arabia as a whole does not give tourist visas unlike other countries in the Middle East. Otherwise, tourists can come here and see this Guinness record holder carpet of flowers in the desert. Thanks for dropping by 🙂
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Nice place. Can’t believe that this city is in Saudi Arabia.
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Same here Johnny. I was also surprised when I first arrived here back in 2008. Very far from what I pictured as a city in a desert. 🙂
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Wow, I have not heard about Yanbu before and I truly find it amazing and surely worth a visit. I would love to traipse my feet on a beach and witness the beautiful sunset hue. Learning their rich history would something interesting as well. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
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Hi there… Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately, a visit to Yanbu right now would not be possible on a tourist visa. The KSA government, at present, does not issue one. Only working, dependent, and umrah visit visas are issued here. Hopefully, they’ll open this country for tourism soon. 🙂
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This is amazing. Saudi Arabia is one of the countries I always wanted to visit but couldn’t due to the visa policy (although they might change that this year) and I always love to see pictures from travelers going there. The historic houses look amazing, and looks like a lovely city in general. If I manage to go there one day I would have this post in mind!
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Hope you do get to visit this place sometime soon. Thanks for dropping by 🙂
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Everything about this place reminds me of visting Dubai! The flower carpet which is similar to the Miracle Garden in Dubai. The white sand beaches and amazing sunsets! I guess they are both in the Middle East, that’s why they are so similar. I’d love to visit here when it’s not too hot!
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Unfortunately a visit to Yanbu on a tourist visa won’t be possible. Although there are some encouraging signs that the government here is slowly considering opening the country to tourism soon. Thanks for the comment 🙂
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I’ve never really thought of Saudi Arabia as a tourist destination. But Yannu looks great. Thank you for the insights into what seems like a great city in a much maligned and misunderstood country
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At present, Saudi Arabia is not your typical tourist destination. The tourists we normally get here are those who go on a pilgrimage to the holy cities of Madinah and Makkah. But you are right. Yanbu is a nice city. Thanks for dropping by Denny 🙂
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I had never heard of Yanbu Ksa before coming across your post. And I’m curious why!? This place sounds absolutely amazing! Your photos of the flower festival are enough to get me there in itself. Thank you so much for sharing these travel tips
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Hi Haley. Thanks for the comment. I certainly do hope that you will be able to see Yanbu’s flower festival in the flesh. Hope always springs eternal 🙂
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You are right – never heard of it. You had me at the carpet of flowers. Oh my. That would just be fascinating to see. I’m sure the aroma would just fill the air. This and a good sunset, I’m set.
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It is a small city compared to the big and popular ones here in KSA. But the flower festival here has somehow put it in the map. It is really fascinating to see. Thanks for dropping by 🙂
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So the flower industry is a huge thing in KSA as well! The flower bed is truly gorgeous, and only last for few weeks?
The efforts of maintaining this exhibition is very impressive.
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Hi Blair. I don’t know about how big the flower industry is here in KSA, but the flower carpet in this year’s festival is pretty. Thanks for dropping by 🙂
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Ganda ng sunset!!!!😍😍
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Mahilig ka rin ba sa sunset? 🙂
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Yes!!!! Yung dati kong bahay sa AUH, puro disyerto sa paligid. Kaya busog na busog ang puso ko tuwing sunset. 😍😍
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Pareho tayo hahaha. Bet ko yung mag date sa park at mag-aabang ng sunset. Romantic na romantic. 🙂
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Eh yan tayo Mami e. Ako kadate ko lang sarili ko. Hahaha
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May darating Bebe, kaya chill ka lang. Positive ako, magkakaroon ka din ng ka HHWW may PSSP. 🙂
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honestly, I am surprised to see the beauty of the place. The Carpet Flowers, the beach and of course the palace – all are outstanding. Is the souk not operational now? I am sure it is a lovely place.
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From what I know, the souks are operational already. Although we need to confirm this first. Yanbu is a small and quiet city by the Red Sea and it has its own charm as well. Thanks for the comment 🙂
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Love the photos. 🙂 Just visited Yanbu flower festival on its first day. 😀 still finishing my post about it. 🙂
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Really… my husband and I were also there on its first day. We had to wait for the guards to allow us to get in. It suppose to have opened around 4:30 PM but they allowed the guests to come in at around 6:30 PM. Didn’t know that you were among the crowd 🙂 Thanks for dropping by and I’ll be waiting for your article about the festival 🙂
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