Beaches · Eastern Province
White Sand Beach
Photo: White sand beach, Jan 2021.jpg · AhmadElq · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
7 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
- 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 2 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
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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?
- 34 mfrom Dammam — King Fahd International (DMM) · 41 km
- 24 mfrom Dammam and Al Khobar · 25 km
- 4 h 16 mfrom Riyadh · 433 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.
About & Sources White Sand Beach
White Sand Beach is a beach 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: Al-Khidr Mosque, Port of Darin and Tarout Castle.
At a glance
- Beaches · Eastern Province
- Season: November–April (editor default)
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit White Sand Beach?
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 White Sand Beach?
2–3 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is White Sand Beach?
About 2 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is White Sand Beach?
In Eastern Province (SA-04), Saudi Arabia, at 26.5590, 50.0847 — near Al-Khidr Mosque, Port of Darin 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
Port of Darin
port in Saudi Arabia
Tarout Castle
building in Qatif, Saudi Arabia
Qatif Castle
Benteng kuno di Qatif, Arab Saudi
Information is compiled from open data and editor checks; conditions, fees and access change — verify locally before you travel.