Places to visit in Umluj Saudi Arabia
Explore Saudi Arabia's sea life
Being a fantastic destination for diving and snorkeling, Umluj has an abundance of colorful coral reefs, green and Hawksbill sea turtles, dugongs, dolphins, over 1,200 species of fish, and more than 300 coral species. Did you know that it is four times as many as the corals in the Caribbean?
Discover more than 100 islands
Enjoy Island hopping around Umluj and visit islands such as Jabal Hassan. This island, rich with fishing spots, coral reefs, and beautiful beaches, was once an ancient passageway for ships traveling between Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt.
Get to know local history
Despite being a small town, Umluj has a rich local history to learn about. Start with the local castle, which was fashioned in the 1500s out of limestone. Then, wander through the old market; lookout for traditional architecture that is built from stone bricks and wood.
Visit the mango farm and see the vast volcanoes
Travel by boat for just an hour to the nearby mango farms where you'll find fresh local fruits. Then go a little further to Harrat Lunayyir, a black lava field of craters and 50 volcanic cones.
Have a delicious seafood meal
Don't miss treating your belly with a local seafood meal eaten typically on the ground on a Sufra, picked from some freshly-caught seafood. Umluj is home to countless unique restaurants as there’s at least one restaurant for every island.
