Major city · Saudi Arabia
Qurayyatالقريات
Skip unless you are crossing the Jordan border or riding the Riyadh–Qurayyat train. Half a day is enough: see Ka'af Palace and the old town, then move on.
Qurayyat is a small border city in northern Saudi Arabia, 30 km from the Jordanian crossing. It has one notable sight (Ka'af Palace) and a weekly overnight train from Riyadh. Most travellers use it as a transit stop, not a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SAR
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (extreme heat)
- Airport
- URY
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 5
- Saudi Arabia ↗Apply for the tourist eVisa only on the official visa portal (visa.visitsaudi.com); lookalike sites charge extra.
- Saudi Arabia ↗Dress modestly in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees; women are not required to wear an abaya but should cover up.
- Saudi Arabia ↗Alcohol is banned: do not bring it in, and do not buy it from anyone.
- Saudi Arabia ↗Shops close for about 20–30 minutes at prayer times; plan around them.
- Saudi Arabia ↗Makkah is closed to non-Muslims; checkpoints on the approach roads turn cars back.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Qurayyat999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Qurayyat, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?SAR (riyal) is pegged to the US dollar at about 3.75.Saudi Arabia-wide
- SIM or eSIMSTC, Mobily and Zain sell tourist SIMs at arrivals; passport and fingerprint registration are required.Saudi Arabia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is desalinated and treated; most people drink bottled water, sold everywhere for SAR 1–2.Saudi Arabia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% if no service charge; small change at cafés.Saudi Arabia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Saudi Arabia-wide
- SafetyVery low crime.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets with a hand shower in malls, hotels and mosques; squat toilets at older fuel stations.Saudi Arabia-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 997 ambulance · 911 Unified emergency
- Sundays & holidayscheckShops close for 20–30 minutes at each of the five daily prayers (not required by law since 2024, but many still do — check); Friday midday is closed.Saudi Arabia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportURY Gurayat Domestic Airport (Daily Saudia flights from Riyadh and Jeddah).
- Getting aroundTaxi or private car; the city is small and walkable in the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (Arabic, small café)SAR 5–10
- Sit-down mealSimple restaurant meal (kabsa or mandi)SAR 20–40
- Street or quick mealShawarma sandwichSAR 8–15
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi ride within citySAR 15–25
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomSAR 150
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomSAR 250
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomSAR 400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SAR 200 · Mid SAR 350 · High SAR 600
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- URY Gurayat Domestic Airport (Daily Saudia flights from Riyadh and Jeddah)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jul
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Aug
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Sep
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Oct
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Mar (4 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Qurayyat: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
3 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
3 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Jun
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Jul
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Aug
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Sep
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxi or private car; the city is small and walkable in the centre. No public transport within the city.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Car via Highway 80, about 2 h 30 min
Larger city with Wadi Disah and NEOM coast access.
Sakakah
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car via Highway 80, about 1 h 30 min
Smaller oasis city with a fort and palm groves.
Duba
cautionDoor to door: About 3 h
Car via Highway 80 and 5, about 2 h 45 min
Red Sea coast town; better as an overnight from Tabuk.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre near the old town
A few hotels; best for a single night if you arrive late.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- SAR 150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- SAR 250–400 excl. bed
- High
- SAR 400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room1 × 1 night × SAR 400 | SAR 400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × SAR 350 | SAR 700 |
| Taxi from airport to centre2 × SAR 50 · check | SAR 100 |
| Car rental per day (economy)2 × SAR 150 · check | SAR 300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SAR 150 |
| Trip total≈ SAR 825 per person per day, bed included | SAR 1,650 |
2026 estimate in Saudi riyals; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (Arabic, small café) | SAR 5–10 |
| Shawarma sandwich | SAR 8–15 |
| Simple restaurant meal (kabsa or mandi) | SAR 20–40 |
| Taxi ride within city | SAR 15–25 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | SAR 1–2 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The train from Riyadh runs once a week only – check the SAR schedule before planning.
- Border crossing to Jordan: check current opening hours and visa rules on the official Saudi border authority site.
- Summer temperatures exceed 45°C (113°F); carry water and avoid midday walking.Summer temperatures exceed 113°F (45°C); carry water and avoid midday walking.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Ambulance
- 997
- Unified emergency
- 911
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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police999
- Ambulance997
- Unified emergency911
Embassy
The nearest major embassy is in Riyadh (about 12 h drive). For Jordan border issues, contact the Saudi border authority.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Gurayat Airport → city centre: about SAR 50 by taxi (check)
- Qurayyat → Tabuk by car: about 2.5 h, fuel about SAR 40
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- كم السعر؟ — How much? (kam as-si'r?)
- أين الحدود؟ — Where is the border? (ayn al-hudud?)
- أحتاج تاكسي — I need a taxi (ahtaj taksi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Qurayyat. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (extreme heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Border crossing page with verified hours and visa rules.
- Train schedule page with real-time SAR updates.
- Ka'af Palace page with opening hours and entry fee.
Sources
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