Al Humidah is in the coastal area of the Tabuk region on the Gulf of Aqaba. A specific reference point for its location is the small island of Al-Wasl southwest of Haql: it is also called Al-Humaidah and was given this name after the settlement of the same name to its northeast. The island and the settlement are two different places. This distinction is important when planning a stay, because descriptions of the island do not automatically indicate facilities in the settlement.
The coast near Haql
Al-Wasl lies at the entrance to a small bay on the eastern side of the Gulf of Aqaba. Submerged coral reefs connect the island to the coast; individual peaks rise above the water. The island is southwest of the city of Haql and belongs to the Tabuk region. Its location explains the coastal connection of the name Al-Humaidah. The island itself is a small coral island. Information about its location and features describes the coastal landscape, not tourist infrastructure in the settlement of Al Humidah.
Haql Governorate extends along the Gulf of Aqaba. Views of Egypt and Jordan are described from this coastal area. Swimming and other water sports are among the activities associated with the governorate; coral reefs lie along its coast. The bathing spots mentioned include Haql, al-Qufayf, Umm Anam, al-Subhan, al-Humaydah, al-Wasl, al-Shurayh, al-Sultaniyah, and al-Bakherah. These names refer to different places along the coast. The inclusion of al-Humaydah in a list of bathing spots does not establish facilities, opening hours, or safe swimming conditions for the settlement of the same name.
Al Humidah and regional travel planning
A report from 2007 described a beach named Al-Humaydah in the coastal area of Haql as a natural bathing pool and mentioned chalets in its vicinity. This information is historical and dated. It says nothing about the current availability of the chalets or the present conditions at the beach. Before visiting a specific bathing spot, check local guidance on access and water conditions.
The coastal information can serve as a starting point for a trip in the Tabuk region: the city of Haql, the small island of Al-Wasl, and the various bathing spots are separate destinations on the Gulf of Aqaba. Those interested in the landscape will find that official descriptions focus mainly on the contrast between the bay, the island, the coral reefs, and the more widely spaced stretches of beach. For Al Humidah itself, the connection between the settlement’s name and the nearby island is the clearest point of reference. An older report mentions chalets near a beach of the same name, but this historical information establishes neither current holiday home availability nor specific facilities in Al Humidah. For accommodation, rely on the current details for each individual listing.
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