Souqs · Jazan
suq Arrboa
سوق الربوع
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Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 147 m
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — crowded and narrow in the old quarters Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — keep children close in the narrow lanes Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Food nearby 226 m · Fuel 212 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. These are everyday shopping streets, not tourist sets. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 67 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
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Safety notes
- Shops close for each prayer, and again through the early afternoon; plan the visit around the call rather than the clock.
- Agree a price before anything is wrapped, and ask for paperwork on gold and silver.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 2 h 38 mfrom Abha International Airport (AHB) · 212 km
- 29 mfrom Jazan · 34 km
- 2 h 29 mfrom Abha · 200 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
Evening is the hour. Shops close for each prayer and again through the early afternoon, so a souq visit is planned around the call, not the clock.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources suq Arrboa
suq Arrboa is a souq in Jazan, 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 October–April. Nearby: Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque 15, Jabal Yar and Al Rayyan Park.
At a glance
- Souqs · Jazan
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach suq Arrboa?
No — approach is asphalt at 147 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit suq Arrboa?
Typically October–April for souqs. Evening is the hour. Shops close for each prayer and again through the early afternoon, so a souq visit is planned around the call, not the clock.
How long do I need at suq Arrboa?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at suq Arrboa?
Food nearby 226 m · Fuel 212 m (source: osm).
How high is suq Arrboa?
About 67 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is suq Arrboa?
In Jazan (SA-09), Saudi Arabia, at 16.9707, 42.8261 — near Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque 15, Jabal Yar and Al Rayyan Park.
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