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Tabuk to Sharma Beach — How to Get There (NEOM Coast Guide)
Updated May 2026 • 5 min read
TL;DR
- 📍 Distance: ~190 km from Tabuk
- ⏱ Drive time: ~2 hours via Route 55
- ✅ Tourist access: Yes — coastal road is public
- ⛽ Fuel: Fill up in Tabuk — no stations in corridor
- 🏕 Facilities: None — bring everything
Sharma is the closest stretch of Red Sea coastline to Tabuk — about 190 km northwest via the coastal highway that cuts through the NEOM region. The scenery is extraordinary: jagged black mountains dropping vertically into clear turquoise water, with almost no one else around. But it is not a resort beach. It is raw, remote, and completely undeveloped. If you go, you go prepared.
Can Tourists Visit Sharma?
- The main coastal highway (Route 55) through the Sharma area
- Public beach areas along the coast
- Stopping to swim, snorkel, and camp on the beach
- Photography of landscapes (not NEOM infrastructure)
- Side roads into NEOM construction and worker compounds
- Areas marked with NEOM company signage or barriers
- Photographing NEOM facilities or security checkpoints
- Accessing Sindalah Island (not yet open to tourists)
Route: Tabuk to Sharma
Essential Checklist for Sharma Beach
Must bring
- Full fuel tank — no stations for 200 km
- Water: 3+ litres per person
- All food for the day
- Snorkel mask and fins
- Sun protection (very exposed, no shade)
- Offline Google Maps downloaded
- Passport and Saudi visa
- Power bank (limited mobile signal)
If camping overnight
- Tent and sleeping gear
- Additional water (6+ litres)
- First aid kit
- Torch and spare batteries
- Extra food
- Warm layers (desert nights are cold Oct–Mar)
- Trash bags — leave no trace
Best Time to Visit Sharma from Tabuk
Sharma is exposed desert coast with little shade. Temperature matters a lot.
| Month | Air Temp | Sea Temp | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov – Feb | 15–24°C | 22–25°C | Best |
| Mar – Apr | 20–30°C | 24–27°C | Excellent |
| Oct | 22–32°C | 26–28°C | Good |
| May – Sep | 32–42°C | 28–32°C | Too hot for beach |
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How do I get from Tabuk to Sharma beach?
Sharma is about 190 km northwest of Tabuk via Route 55. The drive takes approximately 2 hours. There is no public bus. A private driver from Tabuk to Sharma costs SAR 450–550 one-way. Fill up with fuel in Tabuk — there are no petrol stations in the Sharma / NEOM coastal corridor.
Is Sharma beach open to tourists?
The Sharma coastal area along the main highway is accessible to tourists with a valid Saudi visa. The beach itself is not inside a restricted NEOM construction zone. However, side roads leading into active NEOM development areas are restricted. Stay on the main coastal road and designated beach areas.
How far is Sharma from Tabuk?
Sharma is approximately 190 km from Tabuk city, a 2-hour drive northwest via Route 55 along the coastal highway.
What is Sharma like?
Sharma is a coastal area in the northern NEOM region on the Gulf of Aqaba. It features dramatic mountains meeting crystal-clear Red Sea water, pristine coral reefs, and almost no tourist infrastructure. It is one of the most unspoilt stretches of coastline in the Middle East. Bring all supplies — there is nothing to buy there.
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