Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 420 9584;
www.dreamdiver.net
;
King Abdul Aziz St; per person per day for 2 dives incl tanks, weight belt &
lunch box SR300; 9am-noon & 2-10pm)
Dream Divers has the best reputation of the various
dive centres in Yanbu. If you're without equipment, BCDs and regulators can be hired for
US$40 each, a mask and snorkel for US$25. PADI scuba-diving courses are also offered,
including a seven-day open water course: per person all inclusive SR1850. Bring your
own boots, fins and wetsuit.
Sleeping & Eating
Danat Hotel$
HOTEL
( 391 2222; danat_hotel@yahoo.com; King Abdul Aziz St; s/d SR180/215)
Decorated in browns and
creams like a giant crème caramel, the rooms are nevertheless comfortable, clean, and
conveniently situated two doors down from Dream Divers.
Arac Yanbu Resort$$$
RESORT
( 328 0000;
www.arac.com.sa
;
Prince Abdul Majeed Rd; chalets incl service charge for 1/2/3 people weekday
SR700/1000/1400, weekend SR1100/1400/1900)
The Arac is 17km from town and 10km from the air-
port and boasts great facilities in a good location. These include a private beach where
women can swim - albeit in trousers and T-shirt - and a whole host of watersports, a cafe
and restaurant. The comfortable two-storey chalets are built on the waterfront.
Iskenderun Restaurant$
TURKISH
( 322 8465; King Abdul Aziz St; mains from SR12; 1pm-2am)
Canary-coloured, cheap and cheer-
ful, Iskenderun is Yanbu's favourite eating establishment. Try the speciality: the
shwarma
iskender
served with a special, secret sauce. Mezze, pide (Turkish pizza), fish fillets and
fresh fruit juices are also served.
Getting There & Away
The airport lies 10km northeast of the town centre.
Saudia
( 322 6666; King Abdul Aziz St)
has
twice daily flights to Jeddah (SR110) and Riyadh (from SR360). Coming by car, Yanbu
lies 230km (around 2½ hours) from Jeddah.
