Wildlife & Reserves · Eastern Province
King Fahd Causeway
جسر الملك فهد
Photo: Drive carefully! · Wajahat Mahmood · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)
Before you go
7 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — patience matters more than fitness Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, if children can stay quiet and still Source: editor · category default
- 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. Neutral colours, sun cover, shoes that do not crunch. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 4 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Reserves keep fixed hours and several require a permit arranged beforehand; there is no casual access.
- Do not feed or approach animals. Keep to the marked route — the ground either side is habitat, and in the highlands it is also where the drops are.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 52 mfrom Dammam — King Fahd International (DMM) · 74 km
- 33 mfrom Dammam and Al Khobar · 43 km
- 4 h 15 mfrom Riyadh · 440 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and several need a permit arranged beforehand.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
road bridge in Persian Gulf
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q827735
About & Sources King Fahd Causeway
King Fahd Causeway is a nature reserve in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia — Wikidata describes it as "road bridge in Persian Gulf". 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 October–April. Nearby: King Fahd Passport Island, Niqyan Linyah and Salem Bin Laden Mosque.
At a glance
- Wildlife & Reserves · Eastern Province
- road bridge in Persian Gulf
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit King Fahd Causeway?
Typically October–April for wildlife & reserves. Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and several need a permit arranged beforehand.
How long do I need at King Fahd Causeway?
2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk (guidance for this category).
How high is King Fahd Causeway?
About 4 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is King Fahd Causeway?
In Eastern Province (SA-04), Saudi Arabia, at 26.1825, 50.3358 — near King Fahd Passport Island, Niqyan Linyah and Salem Bin Laden Mosque.
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Nearby places
More in Eastern Province →
King Fahd Passport Island
artificial island located on the Bahrain–Saudi Arabia border, 25 km west of Manama, Bahrain
Salem Bin Laden Mosque
Mosque in Saudi Arabia
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