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Parks
The guide was updated:There are several green parks located throughout the province of Tabuk, the most prominent one inland being the Prince Fahd Bin Sultan Park in Tabuk City - a family-friendly recreation area in town. Some coastal parks include Lotus Park and Mountain Orchard in Dhiba, Nakheel Park in Hegl and the Degm Park in Umluj.
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- Address: Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia
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The Tabuk Region boasts a long, continuous stretch of land by the Red Sea, a large part of which is taken up by picture-perfect beaches frequented by holiday-makers. Some of the more popular locations include the Sultaniyah beach, Shareeh beach, Ba’r Almashi beach in Hegl and the Qiyal beaches. Some known beaches north of Duba include the Sherma, Khiraibah, and Muwalij. Ras Al Sheik Humaid beaches are found to the south of Bid'a, and the area of Umluj is home to the highly popular destination of Al Hisis.
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Diving
The Red Sea harbors some of the world's richest marine life, and with Tabuk Region having so much coastal area in its possession, opportunities for underwater exploration are endless (one prominent destination is Al Hisis, to the south of Umluj). There are a few dive shops that offer certified diving courses and excursions in Tabuk.
Tabuk Divers
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Mountain Climbing
Tabuk is a region of varied landscapes, and its mountainous areas provide endless opportunities for exploration. Jabal Al-Lawz is, perhaps, the most prominent peak (at 2580m above sea level). Campers frequent the eastern mountainside during warm seasons; the mountain stands snow-covered in winter.
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Parks
There are several green parks located throughout the province of Tabuk, the most prominent one inland being the Prince Fahd Bin Sultan Park in Tabuk City - a family-friendly recreation area in town. Some coastal parks include Lotus Park and Mountain Orchard in Dhiba, Nakheel Park in Hegl and the Degm Park in Umluj.
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Tabuk City
Located about a 2 hours' drive away from the coast and only an hour away from the Saudi-Jordan border, Tabuk City is a developing town with a distinctly laid-back, rural feel. Main attractions include (among others) Tabuk Fortress, Hijaz Railway Station, the Museum of Antiquities and Traditional Heritage, the Prophet’s Mosque, and ancient natural springs dating back to the pre-Islamic era.
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