Best scenic beaches in Saudi Arabia, 2026
25 scenic beaches in Saudi Arabia that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to scenic travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Abu Ali Island Beach
Abu Ali Island, Saudi Arabia
Large offshore island shoreline north of Jubail with ecological and coastal significance, though access may be controlled.
2OBI 7.5+
Abu Zahmul Coast Beach
Al Uqair, Saudi Arabia
Heritage-adjacent beach area near Abu Zahmul, valuable for combining coastline and historic landscape.
3OBI 7.5+
Al Anud Beach
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Local urban shoreline near the central waterfront, useful for Dammam coverage without duplicating the main corniche.
4OBI 7.5+
Al Batha Border Coast Beach
Salwa, Saudi Arabia
Low-profile Saudi coastal area near the Al Batha border corridor, relevant but access should be verified.
5OBI 7.5+
Al Darb Coastal Beach
Al Darb, Saudi Arabia
A coastal beach area tied to Al Darb’s Red Sea side, useful for northern Jazan coverage toward the Asir boundary.
6OBI 7.5+
Al Darb North Beach
Al Darb, Saudi Arabia
A lesser-known northern beach stretch near the provincial boundary, useful for completing Jazan’s northern coastline.
Al Faisaliyah Coast Beach
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Lesser-known coastal area with local recreation value and separation from the main city corniche.
8OBI 7.5+
Al Fanateer Beach
Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Jubail’s best-known public beach area, combining waterfront promenades, family recreation, and strong local recognition.
9OBI 7.5+
Al Fanateer South Beach
Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Southern Fanateer shoreline adds real beach coverage without duplicating the main Fanateer public beach focus.
10OBI 7.5+
Al Ghadeer Beach
Farasan, Saudi Arabia
A key Farasan town-side beach area valued for calm water, family recreation, and strong local beach identity.
11OBI 7.5+
Al Hamra Beach
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Quieter southern Dammam shoreline area with local beach value beyond the main corniche.
12OBI 7.5+
Al Hasees Beach
Farasan, Saudi Arabia
A quieter main-island beach area that adds depth beyond Farasan’s better-known visitor beaches.
13OBI 7.5+
Al Jishah Coast Beach
Al Jishah, Saudi Arabia
Low-profile coastal area linked to the Uqair access corridor from Al Ahsa, useful for local discovery.
14OBI 7.5+
Al Khaleej Village Beach
Half Moon Bay, Saudi Arabia
Resort-village style beach area on the bay, relevant for local stays and quieter family recreation.
15OBI 7.5+
Al Khalidiyah Beach
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Southern Dammam coastal stretch with local-use value, away from the higher-traffic corniche areas.
Al Khobar Northern Corniche Beach
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Northern Khobar waterfront section that helps separate Khobar’s coast from the adjoining Dammam urban gulf coast.
Al Khobar Southern Corniche Beach
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Southern seafront stretch with local recreation value, distinct from the central Khobar Corniche entry.
Al Khobar Waterfront Beach
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Local waterfront beach-facing area within Khobar’s seafront, useful only as a distinct public leisure zone.
Al Maadi Beach
Farasan, Saudi Arabia
A quieter Farasan main-island beach stretch useful for curated coverage of the southern island coast.
Al Majidiyah Beach
Qatif, Saudi Arabia
Local Qatif-side beach area with neighborhood value, best kept separate from the main Qatif Corniche entry.
21OBI 7.5+
Al Mazruiyah Beach
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Low-profile local shoreline west of the main Dammam waterfront, useful for neighborhood-level beach discovery.
Al Nakheel Beach
Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
One of Jubail’s most searched and visited beaches, valued for calm shoreline, open space, and easy city access.
23OBI 7.5+
Al Nakheel North Beach
Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Quieter northern stretch of the Nakheel beach zone, useful only as a distinct nearby beach area, not a duplicate of the main beach.
Al Qassar Beach
Farasan, Saudi Arabia
A major Farasan beach near the heritage village area, useful for combining coastal scenery with cultural visitor interest.
Al Rabiyah Beach
Tarout Island, Saudi Arabia
Lesser-known Tarout Island shoreline serving local users, relevant for island completeness without duplicating Darin.