Major city · Saudi Arabia
Tabuk
Spend 2 days in Tabuk to see the museum, castle and drive to Duba’s Red Sea beach (≈2 h each way).
Tabuk is a small provincial capital with a few historic sites and a gateway to the Red Sea coast. One full day covers the museum and castle; a second day lets you drive to Duba for beach time. Overnight stays are easy with mid‑range hotels.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SAR
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Jun–Aug (very hot)
- Airport
- TUU
- Nights
- 2
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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 ▾
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- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tabuk999 ▾
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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 Tabuk, 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
- SafetyTabuk is generally safe for tourists; follow local dress rules and avoid isolated desert areas after dark.
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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.
- AirportTUU Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Airport.
- Getting aroundTaxis are the main option; local minibuses run between city centre and airport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféSR 5–10
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (first 3.1 mi (5 km))SR 30–45
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Tabuk MuseumSR 10
- Budget bedBudget hotel or guesthouse, a night, per personSAR 150
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel (e.g., Swiss International), a night, per roomSAR 750
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel (e.g., Swiss International), a night, per roomSAR 1,200
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
- TUU Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Oct
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Mar (3 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tabuk: 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
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
2 rd
Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Sep
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°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
Taxis are the main option; local minibuses run between city centre and airport. No rail service. Car hire possible for trips to Duba.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Duba (Red Sea beach)
goDoor to door: ≈5 h round trip
Drive south on Route 80, about 195 km (121 mi), 2½ h each wayDrive south on Route 80, about 121 mi (195 km), 2½ h each way
Beach, shells and fresh fish; no public transport.
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.
Hilton Garden Inn Tabuk
Close to airport, reliable Wi‑Fi, good for short stays.
Swiss International Tabuk
From SR 550 per night, central, spa and restaurant.
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
- SR 200–300 excl. bed
- Mid
- SR 300–500 excl. bed
- High
- SR 500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel (e.g., Swiss International)1 × 2 nights × SAR 750 | SAR 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 2 days × SAR 350 | SAR 700 |
| Taxi from airport to city centre (≈10 km)1 × SAR 30 · check | SAR 30 |
| Car rental for a day (compact)1 × SAR 150 · check | SAR 150 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × SAR 120 · check | SAR 120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SAR 250 |
| Trip total≈ SAR 1,375 per person per day, bed included | SAR 2,750 |
2026 estimate in SAR; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | SR 5–10 |
| Meal (local restaurant) | SR 20–40 |
| Taxi (first 5 km) | SR 30–45 |
| Entry to Tabuk Museum | SR 10 |
| Entry to Tabuk Castle | SR 5 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer temperatures can exceed 45 °C (113 °F); carry water and sunscreen.Summer temperatures can exceed 113 °F (45 °C); carry water and sunscreen.
- Dress modestly in public (women: loose clothing, headscarf optional).
- Roads to the Red Sea are long (≈2 h); plan fuel and rest stops.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Ambulance
- 997
- General emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- Police999
- Ambulance997
- General emergency911
Embassy
US consulate in Jeddah (check address); Saudi embassies in Riyadh and other capitals.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre (taxi): about SR 30–45, 10 min (check)
- Car rental (compact, 1 day): ≈ SR 150, unlimited km (check)
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much is it? (bikam?)
- هل أستطيع الدفع بالبطاقة؟ — Can I pay by card? (hal astaṭīʿ al‑dafʿ bil‑bṭāqa?)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the toilet? (ayna al‑ḥammām?)
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 Tabuk. 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–Aug (very hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas 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
- Add car‑rental option for Red Sea trips.
- Map walking routes to museum and castle.
Sources
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