The historic Al-Sour neighborhood is regarded as one of Yanbus most important areas

One of Yanbu's most significant neighbourhoods is the old Al-Sour district, which is known for its towering buildings with exquisite mashrabiyas (wooden screens with lattices connected to windows) and elaborately carved doors.

Over the years, this region has played host to a number of noteworthy events, the most prominent of which being the Battle of Dhu Al-Ushairah, which happened while Prophet Muhammad was alive. The city of Yanbu has been home to a number of notable figures, including the prophet Abu Abdullah Harmala Al-Medlaji, Abdullah bin Al-Hassan bin Ali bin Abi Taleb, and Thomas Edward Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia).

The area is a significant hub for commerce in Yanbu. There are around a hundred historic structures in the region that overlooks the coast of the Red Sea.

Yanbu is located 300 kilometres north of Jeddah and 200 kilometres west of Madinah. Yanbu Al-Nahr, Yanbu Al-Nakhl, and Industrial Yanbu are the three divisions of the city.