Uqair Beach is a beach located in Saudi Arabia, situated 100 km south of Dammam. The beach is known for its soft white sand, lush lawns, and trees, and is a popular destination for beachgoers. The beach is 2.5 km long and 70 m wide, with transparent and clean water that has a smooth set of depth, weak wind, and small waves. It is a suitable location for families with children, as it has stone houses for picnics, a playground, pedestrian areas, streetlights, a toilet, changing zones, and a shower.
Uqair Beach is accessible by taxi and private transport, making it easy for visitors to reach. The beach is best visited at 8-9 a.m. or on weekdays for a calm atmosphere. It is popular with Saudi and is best visited from November to April when the temperature of air and sea water is around 28-29 degrees. Uqair Beach is a recommended location to add to your itinerary when visiting Saudi Arabia.
Visitor reviews highlight that the beach is beautiful and quiet with clear water, good for relaxing and swimming. Visitors also appreciate the availability of cottages and facilities for camping and barbequing. However, visitors complain about the difficulty of finding a good spot and the need to bring their own supplies, as there are limited built-up areas and no food available on site. Cleanliness maintenance is also mentioned as a concern.
If you’re visiting Uqair Beach, consider staying in the nearby city of Al Khobar, which offers a variety of accommodations and is just a short drive away. Most visitors prefer Al Khobar for its convenient access to the beach and other attractions in the Eastern Province.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 25.7250782 / Longitude: 50.1935468
Uqair is located in Saudi Arabia. The following map of Uqair shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 30.1°C/45.9°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 41.9°C |
| Sea Temperature | 32.1 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.3 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 04:53/18:34 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 12.3 hrs |
| UV Index | 8.55 |
| Cloud Cover | 0% |
| Speed | 29.1 km/h |
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| Gusts | 46.4 km/h |
| Direction | NW |