Islands & Coast · Eastern Province
Abu Ali Island
جزيرة أبو علي
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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 0 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 50 mfrom Dammam — King Fahd International (DMM) · 139 km
- 1 h 52 mfrom Dammam and Al Khobar · 144 km
- 5 h 31 mfrom Riyadh · 515 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
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 Saudi Arabia
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q22930522
About & Sources Abu Ali Island
Abu Ali Island is a island or stretch of coast in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia — Wikidata describes it as "island in 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: Al Batinah, Alfanateer Corniche and Najd park.
At a glance
- Islands & Coast · Eastern Province
- island in Saudi Arabia
- Season: November–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Abu Ali 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 Abu Ali Island?
Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Abu Ali Island?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Abu Ali Island?
About 0 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Abu Ali Island?
In Eastern Province (SA-04), Saudi Arabia, at 27.3111, 49.5778 — near Al Batinah, Alfanateer Corniche and Najd park.
Who can take you there
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