Tabuk Province district, Saudi Arabia

Places to visit near Tabuk

Tabuk is a city in Tabuk Province district, Saudi Arabia, home to about 455,450 people. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit — 189 mosques & dargahs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage and 4 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Tabuk Castle (3 km) and Fort of Al-Ukhaydir (80 km).

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Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Tabuk, Tabuk Province district, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tabuk at a glance

Location
Tabuk Province district, Saudi Arabia
Population
about 455,450
Coordinates
28.3998° N, 36.5715° E
Places within 50 km
224 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Tabuk

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tabuk: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Tabuk

189 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tabuk. The closest is Masjid Muhammad al-Qasim (1 km); the best-known is King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque 3 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tabuk

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tabuk. The closest is Al-Louz Mountain (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Tabuk

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tabuk. The closest is محطة تبوك - قطار الحجاز (2 km); the best-known is Tabuk Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Tabuk

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tabuk. The closest is BinCorvette Camp (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tabuk

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tabuk. The closest is سد تلاع سالمة الشمالي (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Tabuk

4 caves within 100 km of Tabuk. The closest is مغارة مزند (80 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tabuk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tabuk
  2. 2 km Anas Ibn Malik Grand Mosque 1 · mosque, Tabuk Province
  3. 1 km Hidaya Mosque · mosque, Tabuk Province
  4. 2 km King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque 3 · mosque, Tabuk Province
  5. 3 km Tabuk Castle · heritage site, Tabuk Province
  6. 2 km Al Dawa Mosque 1 · mosque, Tabuk Province
  7. 3 km Back to Tabuk

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How to reach Tabuk

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    Within 15 km of Tabuk

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tabuk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs189189Masjid Muhammad al-Qasim (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1525Al-Louz Mountain (3 km)
    Forts & heritage58محطة تبوك - قطار الحجاز (2 km)
    Beaches & coast45BinCorvette Camp (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55سد تلاع سالمة الشمالي (19 km)
    Caves04مغارة مزند (80 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Qa` Sharawra' (28 km)
    Parks11Railway Park (2 km)
    Museums11متحف الوطني (3 km)
    Other attractions11Lightning F53 (3 km)

    Tabuk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tabuk?

    Tabuk Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque 3 (mosque, about 1 km), Hidaya Mosque (mosque, about 2 km), Anas Ibn Malik Grand Mosque 1 (mosque, about 2 km), Al Dawa Mosque 1 (mosque, about 3 km), Masjid at-Tawba (mosque, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tabuk?

    224 places on Spotwander: 189 mosques & dargahs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 4 beaches & coast, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Tabuk?

    Masjid Muhammad al-Qasim, about 1 km by road; Suhaib Rumi Mosque 2 (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tabuk?

    Al-Louz Mountain, about 3 km by road; Barqa' Damaj (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tabuk?

    محطة تبوك - قطار الحجاز, about 2 km by road; Tabuk Castle (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tabuk?

    Start in Tabuk, visit Anas Ibn Malik Grand Mosque 1, then Hidaya Mosque, then King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque 3, then Tabuk Castle, then Al Dawa Mosque 1, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tabuk?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Tabuk’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Tabuk on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.