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Umluj & The Red Sea Archipelago - The Saudi Maldives
Known affectionately as the Maldives of Saudi Arabia, Umluj is renowned for ultra-clear waters teeming with green sea turtles, dolphins, and dugongs. Traditional boat charters navigate between uninhabited sandbank atolls bordered by pristine coral barrier reefs.
“An archipelago of 104 virgin coral islands with powdery white sand bars and translucent turquoise lagoons.”
— Tourism Compass Heritage Committee
EraDynastic Era
Duration6 Hours
RegistryUNESCO Sovereign
GeodeticsWGS84 Grid