Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Eating
As-Shafa$
MIDDLE EASTERN
( 733 0332; just off Shubra St; mains from SR1.50; noon-1am)
Behind the Saudia office, As-Shafa
serves delicious Saudi/Turkmenistan dishes, including
manti
(like ravioli; two pieces
SR1.50); it's much admired locally.
Ahlan Wa Sahlan$
TURKISH
( 732 7324;
www.ahlanwasahlanrest.com
;
Shubra St; sandwiches from SR7, mains SR20-26; 7am-noon &
1pm-1am)
Light, bright and clean, the Ahlan has a great pick-and-point counter containing
fresh Turkish dishes that change daily, including vegie and seafood options.
Getting There & Away
Taif airport
( 685 5527)
is 25km north of the town. There are daily flights to/from Riyadh
(SR250) and Dammam (SR400). There are also bus services to Riyadh (SR125, nine
hours, 10 daily), Jeddah (SR40, three hours, 20 daily) and Abha (SR120, eight hours,
three daily).
Getting Around
Taxis charge SR15 for short journeys around town (including to/from the bus station) and
SR45 to the airport. From the airport, they charge SR75.
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Yanbu
04 / POP 250,000
With its port, refineries and petrochemical plants, this is hardly the Kingdom's most at-
tractive spot. But it's a different story beneath the surface (of the sea, that is), as Yanbu is
one of Saudi's premier diving locations.
Activities
Dream Divers
DIVING
