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Umluj Beach is Ranked 41st Best in World

The beaches of Umluj city on the Red Sea coast managed to rank 41st on Beach Atlas’s list of the top 100 beaches around the world. The beach was described with the phrase: “Offers an ideal retreat for visitors looking to relax beside the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea.

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According to expert evaluations, the assessment criteria included: diversity and inclusiveness, classic beauty, lifestyle, cultural significance, and the sense of community belonging.

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 Turquoise Waters

Abdul Ilah Al-Faris, a specialist in Saudi heritage and antiquities, tells Al Arabiya.net: “Umluj is one of the most famous cities in Saudi Arabia known for its turquoise waters on its beaches. It is a small city located in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, about 150 km north of Yanbu by the Red Sea. Umluj is nicknamed the ‘Maldives of Saudi Arabia,‘ and it is an archipelago consisting of 104 small islands with turquoise and crystal-clear waters and white sands. On its shores, you can see more than 300 types of coral reefs in the Red Sea.

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Al-Faris continued his speech: “The stunning beaches in Umluj are distinguished by their beautiful views with pristine and clear sands. You can also enjoy wildlife, and there are places for accommodation and recreation, making it one of the most popular beaches for tourists due to its beautiful environment that combines plains, mountains, and the sea all at once.”

Vision 2030 

According to tourism media specialist Mohamed Al-Abdul Karim, the selection of Umluj Beach among the top 100 beaches in the world is part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 efforts towards transformation and development across various sectors, including tourism. This involves launching major projects along the Red Sea, aiming to enhance tourist and investment sites along the coastline. These projects include the creation of luxury resorts, entertainment areas, maritime ports, and new sustainable cities.

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Umluj Historic City

On his part, tourism expert Ahmed Al-Zahrani mentioned that this classification is one of the results of the visionary approach of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman regarding the Red Sea Project, which targets the islands, including the city of Umluj, with the aim of elevating these islands to global prominence and selecting them among the best beaches in the world in a unique decade adorned by Umluj’s Al-Hawra.

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Undoubtedly, one of the biggest attractions for tourists to Umluj is the beautiful Red Sea beach. Along the shores, palm trees provide shade, and many coral reefs appear in various shapes. Scientists have identified more than 300 species of coral. Moreover, swimming among the coral formations are over 1,200 different species of fish, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth.

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