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Explore Region CityOur Regions
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- Eastern Province
- Makkah
- Al Jouf
- Qassim
- Asir
- Tabuk
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- Hail
- Yanbu
- Medina
- AlUla
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- Makkah
- Jeddah
- Taif
- Riyadh
- Diriyah
- Dammam
- Al Ahsa
- Al Baha
- Jazan
Best for- King: Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
- Capital: Riyadh
- Population: 32.94 million
- Currency: Saudi Riyal
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Umluj
Coined the Maldives of Saudi
The people of Umluj
Activities in Umluj
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What to See and Do in Umluj
Not sure what to add to your Umluj itinerary? Start with these three family-friendly Umluj activities.
Swimming at Umluj’s Beaches
Warm, clear waters and abundant coral make Umluj a prime area for diving and snorkeling — one that is much less crowded than other famous Red Sea dive spots like Egypt’s Sharm El Sheikh. Many of the fringing reefs are found just off sandy beaches like those at the island of Jabal Hassan, an ancient passageway where Romans are said to have gleaned glass from the isle’s sandy plains. The warm seas around Umluj are home to 300 species of hard coral — more than four times what’s found in the Caribbean — green and Hawksbill turtles, dolphins, dugong sea cows and more than 1,200 fish species.
Island-Hop Around Umluj
In this archipelago with more than 100 islands, the quintessential Umluj activities include those on or by the water — from dolphin-spotting and snorkeling to fishing or just chilling by the beautiful seafront. Tip: The only way to visit the islands is through a licensed tour operator like Shamal, which offers a Weekend in Umluj three-day itinerary that includes a boat ride to some of the islands. You can also book day tours on larger boats or private trips with drivers in shaded little fishing boats. As a part of the Red Sea Project, there are plans to build eco-friendly resorts on several of the region’s islands, but for now travelers can explore this mostly untouched area with few distractions.
See the Birds of Saudi Arabia
The Umluj coast is as attractive to migratory birds as it is to humans, especially the pristine islands of Libana, Ataweel and Um Sahar, where cranes, kingfishers and white-tailed lapwings arrive at various points in the year to nest around the curved beaches and reefs rich in sea life.
