Obhur

Obhur (Abhur) is Jeddah's premier coastal getaway, a sea bay roughly 30 kilometers north of the city center split into North Obhur (Obhur Al-Shamaliyah) and South Obhur by the Obhur Creek. Long regarded as the leading destination for domestic seaside tourism, it overlooks the Red Sea directly and leans into resorts and villas: seafront homes with private docks, gated waterfront developments, and flagship resorts like Rixos Obhur Jeddah Resort & Villas and the Movenpick Resort Al Nawras anchor the area. It blends relaxation with genuine investment upside as tourism infrastructure expands. The lifestyle here is unapologetically coastal and recreational. Residents and weekenders enjoy beaches, boating on Obhur Creek, water sports, and diving, while Mall of Arabia and the Red Sea Mall provide retail a short drive south. With competitive land prices, projected appreciation tied to the Marafy canal project, metro connectivity, and waterfront revamps, Obhur attracts buyers who want sea air and second homes today plus capital growth as Vision 2030 reshapes the northern coast.

Obhur in Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia