City / Governorate (Muhafazah) in Mecca Region · The Red Sea (St. Regis / Six Senses / Nujuma) & Umluj
Thuwal (Mecca Region) Travel Guide 2026
Thuwal is a city / governorate (muhafazah) in Mecca Region (The Red Sea (St. Regis / Six Senses / Nujuma) & Umluj), Saudi Arabia, with a population of 26,957 and regional transit links via Red Sea Coast, Umluj & Yanbu Central Station and Red Sea International Airport (RSI) & Yanbu Airport (YNB).
Province / StateMecca Region
Population26,957
Rail HubRed Sea Coast, Umluj & Yanbu Central Station
Airport GatewayRed Sea International Airport (RSI) & Yanbu Airport (YNB)
Highlights & What to See in Thuwal
- Thuwal Historic Center & Cultural District
- Thuwal Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
- Mecca Region Architectural Landmark & Park
- Regional Transit Connection via Red Sea Coast, Umluj & Yanbu Central Station
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Thuwal via Red Sea Coast, Umluj & Yanbu Central Station (Haramain High-Speed Railway (HHR — Jeddah Airport, Jeddah, King Abdullah Economic City, Madinah & Makkah at 300 km/h) & SAR North/East Railway) and local transit using Riyadh Metro.