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Jazīrat Dumsuq — Dumsuk Island2.jpg

Islands & Coast · Jazan

Jazīrat Dumsuq

دمسك

Photo: Dumsuk Island2.jpg · Clemens Schmillen · CC BY SA 4.0 (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 1 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?

  • 12 h 4 mfrom Abha International Airport (AHB) · 274 km
  • 9 h 27 mfrom Jazan · 57 km
  • 11 h 55 mfrom Abha · 262 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
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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) · Q16123279

About & Sources Jazīrat Dumsuq

Jazīrat Dumsuq is a island or stretch of coast in Jazan, 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: Salūbah, Qummah and Dana Park.

At a glance

  • Islands & Coast · Jazan
  • island in Saudi Arabia
  • Season: November–April (editor default)
  • Has a Wikipedia article
  • 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Jazīrat Dumsuq — Dumsuk Island2.jpg
Clemens Schmillen · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Jazīrat Dumsuq — Dumsok Island جزيرة دمسك - panoramio.jpg
Khaled Zangoti · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Jazīrat Dumsuq?

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 Jazīrat Dumsuq?

Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Jazīrat Dumsuq?

Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).

How high is Jazīrat Dumsuq?

About 1 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Jazīrat Dumsuq?

In Jazan (SA-09), Saudi Arabia, at 16.5444, 42.0546 — near Salūbah, Qummah and Dana Park.

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