Haql & Red Sea Coast — What to See
Haql Shipwreck
An iconic cargo ship stranded on the Gulf of Aqaba shore — rusting in the clear blue water and visible from the beach. A favourite for photographers and social media. Location: Haql Beach, directly visible from the coastal road. Accessible without any special permit.
Gulf of Aqaba Diving & Snorkelling
The Gulf of Aqaba (northern Red Sea) has some of the world's clearest water and healthiest coral. The Haql coast offers snorkelling and diving from the beach. Local dive operators in Haql provide gear rental and guided reef dives. Visibility often exceeds 30m.
Jordan Border Crossing (Al Durra / Halat Ammar)
Haql is the closest Saudi point to the Jordan border crossing at Al Durra. Halat Ammar, the main Saudi–Jordan land border, is 150km from Tabuk. Our taxi drops you at the Saudi border gate. Jordan side transport to Aqaba arranged separately.
Haql & Border Trip Logistics
| Trip Type | Distance | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabuk to Haql (day trip) | 200 km | 2 hrs each way | Driver waits at Haql 3–4 hrs |
| Tabuk to Halat Ammar border | 150 km | 1.5 hrs | Drop-off at Saudi gate only |
| Tabuk to Al Durra crossing | 210 km | 2.5 hrs | Near Haql — less traffic than Halat Ammar |
| Haql to NEOM Bay | 40 km | 30 min | NEOM Bay is just north of Haql |
| Tabuk Airport to Haql | 215 km | 2 hrs 15 min | Direct from TUU airport arrivals |
Border Crossing Documents: Saudi nationals need their national ID or passport. Expatriates on iqama need exit/re-entry visa. Jordan requires passport + visa (many nationalities get visa on arrival at land borders). Verify requirements with the Jordan Consulate before travel. Our service ends at the Saudi border gate.