Beaches · Eastern Province
Port of Darin
ميناء دارين
Photo: Darin Beach 01.jpg · Mustafa Al-Elq · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–3 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — most have no lifeguard Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Parking 140 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 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. Swimwear at the water, covered up away from it. 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
- Red Sea reef comes close to the surface and is sharp; wear something on your feet and do not stand on coral.
- Currents run strongly along the reef edge and many beaches have no lifeguard. Swim where other people are.
- Away from private resort beaches, modest swimwear is expected and photographing other beachgoers is not acceptable.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 38 mfrom Dammam — King Fahd International (DMM) · 43 km
- 28 mfrom Dammam and Al Khobar · 26 km
- 4 h 20 mfrom Riyadh · 434 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
The Red Sea is warm and clear year-round and diving does not really have an off-season; what closes the beach in summer is the air, not the water.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
port in Saudi Arabia
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q6877684
About & Sources Port of Darin
Port of Darin is a beach in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia — Wikidata describes it as "port 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: White Sand Beach, Al-Khidr Mosque and Tarout Castle.
At a glance
- Beaches · Eastern Province
- port in Saudi Arabia
- Season: November–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Port of Darin?
Typically November–April for beaches. The Red Sea is warm and clear year-round and diving does not really have an off-season; what closes the beach in summer is the air, not the water.
How long do I need at Port of Darin?
2–3 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Port of Darin?
Parking 140 m (source: osm).
How high is Port of Darin?
About 0 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Port of Darin?
In Eastern Province (SA-04), Saudi Arabia, at 26.5401, 50.0836 — near White Sand Beach, Al-Khidr Mosque and Tarout Castle.
Who can take you there
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Nearby places
More in Eastern Province →
Al-Khidr Mosque
Mosque in Tarout Island
Tarout Castle
building in Qatif, Saudi Arabia
Qatif Castle
Benteng kuno di Qatif, Arab Saudi
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