White Head Beach (Ras Al Abyad)
The beaches of Ras Al Abyad, known as the White Coast for their pale sand, face clear Red Sea water, with wide sea views and no town nearby.
Al Rayes, Saudi Arabia
Al Rayes, also known as Ras Al Abyad or the White Coast, is a remote stretch of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea shore, named for its pale, unspoiled beaches. More about Al Rayes →
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Cruise Ships in Al Rayes
October 2026 · from today · all times local (Arabian Standard Time)
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Where is the Al Rayes cruise port?
There is no port, pier or terminal at Al Rayes. The stop is the White Head Beach area on an open stretch of the Red Sea coast, and there are no town facilities at the beach.
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About Al Rayes
Al Rayes, also known as Ras Al Abyad or the White Coast, is a remote stretch of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea shore, named for its pale, unspoiled beaches. There is no resort town here: the appeal is clear turquoise water and quiet sand with open sea views. Before travelling, check your government's travel advice.
- Climate
- Average daily highs range from 27.6°C in January to 40.8°C in August, and lows from 14.3°C in January to 27.9°C in August. Precipitation is 39.5 mm a year, from 0.0 mm in June, July and September to 13.2 mm in December.
- Time zone
- Arabian Standard Time
- Currency
- Saudi riyal (SAR)
Things to Do in Al Rayes