Yanbu

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Introducing Yanbu

With a booming port, refineries and petrochemical plants, this is hardly the Kingdom’s biggest beauty spot. But if you’re into diving, it’s considered one of the top three spots in the Kingdom.

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As the Red Sea resort that’s closest to Medina, Yanbu’s also a popular spot for umrah (Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca outside haj season) pilgrims, particularly from Syria, Jordan and Iraq). You may find yourself sharing your hotel with them as they relax on their way home from Medina or Mecca (racy old Jeddah is considered far too dangerous).

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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