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“Ras Tanura Beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful public beaches in Saudi Arabia, offering a relaxing view of nature”.

Hey! Are you living in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia and looking for a white-sand beach to enjoy and relax? Then, you must consider visiting Ras Tanura Beach. It is a budget-friendly beach, free and open to everyone. It offers a serene view with a white sand, turquoise water and palm trees, as well as a space to set up a tent for camping. Likewise, it is a great place for picnics, fishing activities, and swimming with friends and family. So, what are you waiting for? It’s about time to discover this beautiful beach.

About Ras Tanura Beach

Ras Tanura Beach is a white sand beach with turquoise water located in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. It is a well-maintained public beach with a picnic area and facilities made for families and groups of people. It is one of the most popular weekend get-away attractions for someone who is looking for a white-sand beach to enjoy and relax. Furthermore, it is also a popular fishing activity destination and offers a space for setting up tents for camping in case you plan to stay for a night.

How to get to Ras Tanura Beach?

If you are living in Jubail, Khobar, Dammam or even in Riyadh, Ras Tanura can be easily accessible. Note: Ras Tanura Beach is 55 Km from Dammam, 82 km from Khobar and 85 Km from Jubail.

Below are some of the options on how to visit this place.

Option 1: DIY: Drive using your personal car. You can use Google Maps for route guide, just type Ras Tanura Beach.

Option 2: Book a Taxi. You can download the App like Uber, Kaiian or Careem for booking a taxi. Otherwise, you can ride in a public taxi on the road. Please note that booking a taxi might be difficult once you are in the beach, so it is recommended to arrange a taxi and inform the driver to pick you up once you decided to go. Note that there are some taxis that offer travel service for back and forth in any place near your area, just ask your colleagues who have contacts for these types of taxi.

Option 3: Rent a Car. If you don’t have a vehicle, renting is the best option. The vehicle rental starts around 140 SAR per day for economy class. This vary depends on the type of car you will select. This choice is great if you are traveling with a group, just ensure that at least one or two of you have a driver license that is accredited in Saudi Arabia.

When is the best time to visit Ras Tanura Beach?

The best time to visit Ras Tanura Beach is during Autumn season from the end of September to November where the weather is somehow cold. Otherwise, you can also try to visit before the start of summer from April.

Ras Tanura Beach in March

In my case, I visited this beach twice already. The first was in June 2022, during summer and the second is in March 2024 where the weather is slightly cold. The advantage of summer especially in the month of June is less humidity and crowd, thus, the beach is clean and no weeds on the sand shore as well as the water is greenish blue and really clear. In March, the weather is nice, and the water is slightly cold, however, I notice that during this month, some weeds are on the shore which is not attractive in taking pictures. Nevertheless, the beach is still great, and the water is still clean and clear.

My Experience

When we talk about Saudi Arabia, we often think about its hot climate and vast desert. Little did we know, this country also has beautiful beaches that you can enjoy and relax on; one of this is the Ras Tanura Beach in the eastern province. This beach is popular in this region, especially for families who are planning for weekend getaways. Since I am living in Jubail, I got the opportunity to visit this place as it is only 45 minutes away from our location. We are also fortunate that one of our friends has a vehicle, hence, planning for traveling to this beach is easy. Moreover, Ras Tanura Beach is a public beach and free, so budget is not an issue as you will just need to prepare for the food. For families and group of friends, this place is great for picnic.

We normally choose the end side of the beach where we set up a picnic blanket. There are many trees on this side, so sun rays are not an issue since you have the tree shade for protection. I’ve been to this beach twice already and have tried the winter and summer seasons. The first experience was in month of June, it was summer, and during this month, the weather is hot but less humid. The water was nice on this month as it is greenish blue, and sand is pure and white. Also, the beach is beautiful since it is clean and no weeds. On the other side, in the month of March, the weather is comfortable since it is slightly cold. Only thing which is not attractive in this month is the weeds in the shore. Other than that, everything was perfect as the water is clean and clear.

Where to stay?

To be honest, booking a hotel is not required when visiting this beach, as open space for setting up tents is available in case you want to stay overnight. However, if you are conservative and would like to stay in a good accommodation, you also have option to book a nearby hotel in the area.

Is Ras Tanura worth visiting?

Definitely “Yes”. Ras Tanura is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Saudi Arabia. Aside from that, this public beach is free and, hence, open for everyone. On top of that, it also offers fishing and camping activity and perfect for picnic.

Travel Tips when planning to visit this white beach in Saudi Arabia

Here are some tips you should consider when heading to this white sand beach.

• Do not forget to bring your iqama whenever you are traveling in Saudi Arabia for personal security.
• If you want to see Ras Tanura Beach at its best, visit in the month of June during summer or before summer starts in April or May. The beach shore has no weeds during this time which is good for pictures.
• If you are visiting for half day only. I advise to visit here around 10 am then take lunch at 12 then, swim in the beach afterwards and relax. Around 3 pm pack-up and prepare for departure.
• If you have fishing rod and would like to try fishing, Ras Tanura is a great place to experience this activity.
• Bring a tent if you have one and set up at the end side of the beach near the trees for shade, otherwise bring picnic blanket.
• Bring and prepare foods and drinks when visiting this beach for picnic.
• Be a responsible traveler and keep Ras Tanura Beach clean.
• Take only memories, leave only footprints. 

Budget for Traveling in Ras Tanura Beach

Please note that Ras Tanura Beach is open for public and free, hence, no entrance fee. You only need to prepare food for your picnic. Depending on which city you are coming from, definitely, this beach is a budget friendly. More ore less you will only spend around 100 to 200 SAR per group of 4 to 5.

Essential things to bring.

• Money in Cash (SAR), Debit Card Mada or Credit
• Packed food. Water and drinks
• Sunscreen for summer season
• Sun glass
• Cap for head sun protection
• Jacket applicable for winter or summer
• Swimming attire
• swimming goggle for snorkeling
• Power bank
• Tent or picnic blanket/mattings if you prefer to set up in open space near the shore
• Water
• Always bring your iqama when travelling in Saudi Arabia.

So, have you been to Ras Tanura Beach? Please share your thoughts, I would like to know your experience.

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