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Islands & Coast · Eastern Province

Al Juraid Island

جزيرة الجريد

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Before you go

8 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed Half a day — the boat timetable decides Source: editor · category default
  • Best season November–April Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — the crossing can be rough Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
  • Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 m
  • Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
  • Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Sun cover, and something for spray on the crossing. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 5 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

Safety notes

  • The Red Sea archipelagos are protected and reached by licensed boat; several need a permit arranged in advance and none of them is a turn-up-and-go trip.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 1 h 38 mfrom Dammam — King Fahd International (DMM) · 99 km
  • 1 h 41 mfrom Dammam and Al Khobar · 104 km
  • 5 h 19 mfrom Riyadh · 476 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

November–April
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ComfortableToo hot

Island trips depend on sea state and on a licensed operator; some archipelagos are protected and need arrangements made in advance.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

Island in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q20383974

About & Sources Al Juraid Island

Al Juraid Island is a island or stretch of coast in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia — Wikidata describes it as "island in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–April. Nearby: Jazirat Jana, Jubail Commercial Port and King Abdulaziz Naval Base.

At a glance

  • Islands & Coast · Eastern Province
  • Island in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
  • Season: November–April (editor default)
  • Has a Wikipedia article
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Al Juraid Island?

Typically November–April for islands & coast. Island trips depend on sea state and on a licensed operator; some archipelagos are protected and need arrangements made in advance.

How long do I need at Al Juraid Island?

Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Al Juraid Island?

Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).

How high is Al Juraid Island?

About 5 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Al Juraid Island?

In Eastern Province (SA-04), Saudi Arabia, at 27.1983, 49.9567 — near Jazirat Jana, Jubail Commercial Port and King Abdulaziz Naval Base.

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Heritage Sites · Eastern Province

Dosariyah

archaeological site in Jubail, Saudi Arabia

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