Islands & Coast · Makkah & Jeddah
Sand Island
جزيرة الرمال
Photo: حقل · Faisal Almaiman · CC BY 2.0 (licence)
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?
- 2 h 32 mfrom Jeddah — King Abdulaziz International (JED) · 185 km
- 2 h 4 mfrom Jeddah (Al Balad) · 166 km
- 3 hfrom Taif · 235 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- J
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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) · Q32161212
About & Sources Sand Island
Sand Island is a island or stretch of coast in Makkah & Jeddah, 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: Miqat Yalamlam, Al Fahad Ship Wreck and small ship wreck.
At a glance
- Islands & Coast · Makkah & Jeddah
- island 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 Sand 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 Sand Island?
Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Sand Island?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Sand Island?
About 0 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Sand Island?
In Makkah & Jeddah (SA-02), Saudi Arabia, at 20.2553, 39.5036 — near Miqat Yalamlam, Al Fahad Ship Wreck and small ship wreck.
Who can take you there
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Nearby places
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Information is compiled from open data and editor checks; conditions, fees and access change — verify locally before you travel.