Located at a modest five-hour flight distance from Pakistan’s airports, the Saudi Red Sea is the newest and most exciting calling yet for adventurers, vacationers, and thrill-seekers. Situated on the western Saudi border lies the Kingdom’s recently discovered natural treasure, comprising of more than 1,000 untouched islands, 500 dazzling dive sites, 300 coral species and 75 sacred stretches of sand.
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The Saudi Red Sea marine ecosystem boasts over a thousand underwater species ranging from rare corals to never-seen-before species of fish. Divers and marine enthusiasts can explore these underwater phenomena under the tutelage of expert deep and shallow sea divers and snorkellers. Whether you prefer daytime observation with the corals or want to discover bioluminescent charms at nighttime, the Red Sea is a safe and exciting space to explore your marine fantasies. The region’s otherworldly Abu Al Madafa caves are also open for cave diving, expanding your list of opportunities across the sea.
Experience the unparalleled calm of kayaking or paddleboarding across the quieter nooks of the Red Sea if you want to take a break from the fast and exciting happenings across the sea front. Clear blue waters harboring striking, colorful fish, eels, corals, next to pristine white sands offer the perfect getaway you need to soothe your senses while you float over the gentle waves.
Located near the Red Sea is King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), where you can explore Saudi’s full-fledged city life on a scooter or an electric bike. Rented across three locations in the city, the Hop On bikes allow you to ride across the entire coastal strip to your favorite destinations while keeping the local sustainability in mind.
Not a fan of laid-back vacays? Saudi’s Red Sea hosts some of the most exciting water and land sports. Starting at the shore, the coastal marvel offers wind surfing and e-foil boarding suited for novices and experts in different categories.
If you need a break from the water, you can probably look up hiking or biking in the neighboring rocky terrains that overlook the shore and offer fabulous sceneries for visitors. If you still need some satiety, how about you book a go-karting session at KAEC’s Juman Karting?
If you’re looking to go back into time to explore medieval Arabia, you must have a trip to the UNESCO-listed Al-Balad, Historic Jeddah on your cards. The site is open to visitors in small or large groups as well as solo tourists. Striking coral buildings against a panoramic desert offer some of the rarest archaeological views in the world, tucked away only miles from the Red Sea’s modernist architecture and facilities.
An up-and-coming tourist destination, Saudi has just become a whole lot more accessible for Pakistani travelers. The Kingdom currently facilitates multiple visa categories for Pakistani visitors, including Tasheer visas and stopover visas. For Umrah+ pilgrims, the opportunities are plenty to expand a religious holiday into a family one with the incredible experiences now available at Saudi’s Red Sea.
To learn more and plan your trip, visit the Visit Saudi website.