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Islands & Coast · Northern Bahrain

Jidda Island

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Before you go

8 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed Half a day — the boat timetable decides Source: editor · category default
  • Best season November–April Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — the crossing can be rough Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
  • Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 m
  • Drones Suspended — Bahrain suspended all drone activity and approvals on 28 March 2026, until further notice Source: official · national rule · Civil Aviation Affairs, Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications · checked 2026-09-05
  • Dress Bahrain is relaxed by regional standards, but shoulders and knees covered is the norm away from hotels and beaches. Sun cover, and something for spray on the crossing. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 7 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

Safety notes

  • The southern islands are a protected area reached only by an authorised boat or resort transfer, and they sit close to a maritime border. Arrange the trip through an operator rather than turning up.
  • Several places named as islands are reclaimed developments reached by road, with private roads and gated sections.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 33 mfrom Bahrain International Airport (BAH) · 33 km
  • 18 mfrom Budaiya (north-west coast) · 15 km
  • 23 mfrom Manama (Bab Al Bahrain) · 24 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

November–April
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ComfortableToo hot

Boat trips depend on sea state and on the operator's own schedule; some islands are protected and need arrangements made in advance. Several places called islands here are reclaimed developments reached by road.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

island in Bahrain

Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q3075620

About & Sources Jidda Island

Jidda Island is a island or stretch of coast in Northern Bahrain, Bahrain — Wikidata describes it as "island in Bahrain". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–April. Nearby: Umm as Sabaan, Um Al Nasan Island and Budaiya Park.

At a glance

  • Islands & Coast · Northern Bahrain
  • island in Bahrain
  • Season: November–April (editor default)
  • Has a Wikipedia article
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Jidda Island?

Typically November–April for islands & coast. Boat trips depend on sea state and on the operator's own schedule; some islands are protected and need arrangements made in advance. Several places called islands here are reclaimed developments reached by road.

How long do I need at Jidda Island?

Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Jidda Island?

Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).

How high is Jidda Island?

About 7 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Jidda Island?

In Northern Bahrain (BH-17), Bahrain, at 26.1936, 50.4042 — near Umm as Sabaan, Um Al Nasan Island and Budaiya Park.

Who can take you there

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