| Summary: | The Coastal geomorphology of the Half Moon Bay in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia has created great
opportunity for human interventions. Public and private tourism and entertainment facilities were established along the Bay cost
leading to modifications of natural phenomena. Therefore, this study aims at assessing tourism uses of geomorphological forms
in the Half-moon Bay and identifying practical aspects related to sustainable tourism. It was based on literature review, field
survey, analysis of google earth satellite imagery, risk analysis and SWOT analysis. Depending on the characteristics of the
different coastal forms, various tourist activities were developed in the study area. However, environmental alterations, such as
change of direction, length and meander of coastline have been recognized mainly, due to land excavation and backfilling of
shallow sea water. Despite some constrains, several opportunities are available in order to promote and develop sustainable
tourism in the region mainly supported by a set of legislations, efforts and actions at the national and local levels.
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