Islands & Coast · Makkah & Jeddah
Fun Island
جزيرة المرح
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Before you go
9 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
- Opening hours Sa-Fr 04:00-01:00 Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
- Facilities Parking 25 m · Food nearby 268 m · Shop 178 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. Sun cover, and something for spray on the crossing. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 22 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · 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?
- 31 mfrom Jeddah — King Abdulaziz International (JED) · 15 km
- 14 mfrom Jeddah (Al Balad) · 13 km
- 2 h 10 mfrom Taif · 175 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.
About & Sources Fun Island
Fun Island is a island or stretch of coast in Makkah & Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Practical notes from open data: recorded opening hours are Sa-Fr 04:00-01:00; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–April. Nearby: Al Falak Square, Prince Majid Park and rami circle.
At a glance
- Islands & Coast · Makkah & Jeddah
- Season: November–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours at Fun Island?
Sa-Fr 04:00-01:00 (source: osm). Hours change around Ramadan and public holidays.
When is the best time to visit Fun 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 Fun Island?
Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Fun Island?
Parking 25 m · Food nearby 268 m · Shop 178 m (source: osm).
How high is Fun Island?
About 22 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Fun Island?
In Makkah & Jeddah (SA-02), Saudi Arabia, at 21.5900, 39.1724 — near Al Falak Square, Prince Majid Park and rami circle.
Who can take you there
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