Islands & Coast · Tabuk & the Red Sea
Shaybara
شيبارا
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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 0 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?
- 4 h 26 mfrom AlUla International Airport (ULH) · 264 km
- 4 h 25 mfrom AlUla (old town and Hegra gateway) · 262 km
- 5 h 33 mfrom Tabuk · 460 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
Island trips depend on sea state and on a licensed operator; some archipelagos are protected and need arrangements made in advance. The north is the cold end of the country. Winter nights drop below anything else on this site and the high ground occasionally sees snow, so a winter trip here needs different clothes from a winter trip to Jeddah.
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) · Q22687309
About & Sources Shaybara
Shaybara is a island or stretch of coast in Tabuk & the Red Sea, 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: Waqadi, Shura Island and Southern Dunes.
At a glance
- Islands & Coast · Tabuk & the Red Sea
- island in Saudi Arabia
- Season: November–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 3 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shaybara?
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. The north is the cold end of the country. Winter nights drop below anything else on this site and the high ground occasionally sees snow, so a winter trip here needs different clothes from a winter trip to Jeddah.
How long do I need at Shaybara?
Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Shaybara?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Shaybara?
About 0 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Shaybara?
In Tabuk & the Red Sea (SA-07), Saudi Arabia, at 25.4071, 36.8725 — near Waqadi, Shura Island and Southern Dunes.
Who can take you there
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