Major city · Saudi Arabia
Duba
Do Duba only for a day‑trip to see the Red Sea harbour and ferry link to Egypt; otherwise skip.
Duba is a small Red Sea port in north‑west Saudi Arabia. The town has a daily ferry to Egypt and limited services, so a single day is enough to see the harbour and catch the ferry.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SAR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (high heat)
- Airport
- TUH
- Nights
- 0
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 Duba999 ▾
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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 Duba, 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
- SafetyLow crime; main risk is heat and limited medical facilities – carry water and basic first‑aid.
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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 General 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.
- AirportTUH Tabuk Regional Airport (about 180 km (112 mi) north, bus connections available).TUH Tabuk Regional Airport (about 112 mi (180 km) north, bus connections available).
- Getting aroundNo local bus to the ferry terminal; hitch‑hike or taxi from harbour to town centre (≈2 USD).
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
- TUH Tabuk Regional Airport (about 180 km (112 mi) north, bus connections available)TUH Tabuk Regional Airport (about 112 mi (180 km) north, bus connections available)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Aug
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Sep
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Oct
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jan (2 rain days), driest May (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Duba: 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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Jul
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
0 rd
Aug
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
0 rd
Sep
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Oct
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 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
No local bus to the ferry terminal; hitch‑hike or taxi from harbour to town centre (≈2 USD).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tabuk
goDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Northwest Bus from Duba, about 180 km (112 mi), 2–3 hNorthwest Bus from Duba, about 112 mi (180 km), 2–3 h
Tabuk offers hotels and more services.
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.
No hotels listed
Day‑trip only; consider staying in Tabuk (see Tabuk guide)
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 150–200 excl. transport
- Mid
- SAR 250–350 excl. transport
- High
- SAR 400+ excl. transport
Trip budget
| No overnight stay1 × 1 night × SAR 0 | SAR 0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × SAR 120 | SAR 120 |
| Ferry foot passenger ticket (Egypt‑Saudi)1 × SAR 80 · 2025 estimate, 10 h crossing | SAR 80 |
| Taxi harbour → town centre1 × SAR 3 · short ride | SAR 3 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SAR 20 |
| Trip total≈ SAR 223 per person per day, bed included | SAR 223 |
Day‑trip only; sleep in Tabuk or elsewhere
2026 estimate in SAR; flights excluded. Day‑trip only.
Prices of common things
| Ferry foot passenger ticket (Egypt‑Saudi)2025 estimate | $80 |
| Taxi within Dubashort ride from harbour | $2–3 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry taxes: 20 EGP entry, 35 EGP harbour tax, 15 EGP immigration stamp (prices 2025).
- Ferry schedule tight: tickets usually issued a few hours before departure; plan for night crossing (~10 h).
- Limited facilities at the Egyptian terminal – no toilets.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Ambulance
- 997
- General emergency
- 911
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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police999
- Ambulance997
- General emergency911
Embassy
Saudi eVisa required for most tourists; US consulate in Jeddah (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry foot passenger (Egypt‑Saudi): about $80 per person, 10 h crossing (check)
- Taxi harbour → town centre: ≈ $2–3
Say or show
- عذرًا — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿudhran)
- شكرًا — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم هذا؟ — How much is it? (bikam hatha?)
- أين محطة العبّارة؟ — Where is the ferry terminal? (ayna mahattat al-ʿabbara?)
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 Duba. 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: Oct–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (high 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Duba
- secondaryWikivoyage: Duba, revision 5230473 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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