The best Tourist Places in Al-Khobar

Contents

• 1 Al Khobar Corniche
• 2 Half Moon Beach
• 3 Dammam Museum
• 4 King Fahd Bridge
• 5 housing
• 6 Oasis Garden
• 7 Al Rasheed Mall
• 8 Scitech Technology Center
• 9 Khobar Water Tower
• 10 Oriental Art Gallery
• 11 Azizia Beach
• 12 Conclusion
• 13 references

Khobar Corniche

Al Khobar Corniche is known as a wide and sunny coastal street, which extends along the coast for a few miles approximately; It is an extension of Half Moon Bay across the beach that extends to the city of Dammam, which is known as Aziza Beach. On the sea, ^{[1] [2],} in addition to the beautiful fountains and swimming pools decorated with natural motifs, which are spread all over the Corniche. ^[3]

The Corniche is a great place for families; There are many services that are suitable for the family and their children, including children’s play areas, quiet seating areas for parents, places for jogging and cycling, in addition to restaurants and cafes for eating, or drinking a cup of coffee while watching children play, ^[2] in addition to Due to the spread of many famous shopping places and stores, it is worth noting that it is difficult to see all the entertainment attractions in the Corniche in just one day. ^[3]

Half moon beach

Half Moon Beach is one of the main destinations that visitors and tourists in Al Khobar can go to and enjoy a wonderful trip and picnic. Half Moon Beach is located south of the city along Half Moon Bay, and the beach is not a modern place, it has existed since ancient times; And as long as it was a wonderful haven for families and merchants, and its wonderful scenery with its sparkling turquoise waters, which is a great place for various water sports, such as sailing, diving, and fishing, cannot be ignored, Half Moon Beach is suitable for families, and contains many activities and recreational services, the most prominent of which are ^{[1] [4]}

• Offers many wonderful and shaded seating areas.
• It provides safe, attractive, crystal clear and calm water.
• the presence of sand dunes; It can be enjoyed by climbing it in four-wheel drive cars.
• It provides a suitable garden for the whole family.

Dammam Museum

Dammam Museum is a great place for people who want to travel through history; It displays a large group of ancient images, dating back to several times from the Stone Age to our time, and consists of 6 halls, and offers a large number of exhibits that interest those who see it, in addition to a detailed explanation of each item displayed and the history of that item, and The museum has many archaeologists to help guide and explain history through the centuries. ^[5]

King Fahd’s bridge

The King Fahd Causeway connects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Bahrain and is considered the fastest way to reach Bahrain, with a length of 25 kilometers. It is located in the city of Al-Khobar, specifically in its south. It is also equipped with all the necessary facilities to facilitate relations between the two countries and facilitate traffic as well. ^{[3] [ 6]} What distinguishes this bridge is the presence of a beautiful resort on its side, overlooking many of the scenic and beautiful views of the coast of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. ^[1]

Housing

The Housing Park is one of the largest and most beautiful parks in Al-Khobar, and is suitable for families and lovers of walking in beautiful parks. The following are the most prominent activities that can be practiced in it: ^{[3] [7]}

• Enjoy walking inside the garden and seeing many types of distinctive plants and beautiful natural decorations.
• Visit the King Fad Mosque, which is one of the most important and largest religious monuments in the city, and non-Muslims cannot enter it, but they can visit it from outside.
• Enjoy the recreational facilities spread in the park, especially for families.
• Cycling, eating fast food or a cup of coffee in a restaurant or café.

Oasis Garden

Al Waheda Garden is one of the most distinctive recreational places in the city, and is suitable for people who want to visit beautiful places on a hot day in order to enjoy those views and relax, in addition to that it includes many types of plants in the garden, which make the weather in it cool, and the place is suitable for recreation. . ^[3]

Rashid Mall

Al-Rasheed Mall is not only the largest mall in the city, but also the most important shopping destination in the entire region, which is why it is a great choice for families to gather, and the mall includes the following: ^[8]

• Many restaurants, cafes, recreational facilities and shops that suit all ages.
• Many recreational areas suitable for young people, and not only for children, the reason why it is an ideal choice for all family members.
• Many international and local brands under one roof.

Scitech Technology Center

The Scitech Center for Technology of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, officially known as the Sultan bin Abdulaziz Center for Science and Technology, is one of the most modern scientific centers in Saudi Arabia, which enables visitors to experiment and observe scientific theories, in addition to engaging visitors with modern technical phenomena and presenting them in a distinctive interactive manner The center includes 7 various exhibition halls, each hall is characterized by a specific type of science or technology. ^{[9] [10]}

Khobar Water Tower

Al Khobar Tower is one of the most prominent water and tourist attractions that characterize the eastern region. Its height is 8 floors, approximately 90 meters. The tower also hosts fireworks displays on special days, such as Ramadan and holidays, in addition to having a restaurant overlooking the city; Visitors can enjoy these scenic views. ^[6]

Oriental Art Gallery

Some Saudi artists have transformed the streets of the historic Bayonia neighborhood into a giant painting. The Oriental Art Exhibition was organized under the patronage of Princess Abeer bint Faisal Al Saud; It transformed 6 traditional houses into wonderful paintings, like a rainbow of murals spread in unexpected places with distinctive designs, lines and colors. ^[11]

Azizia Beach

Azizia Beach is one of the most important beaches in the eastern regions. It hosts many special events that are held throughout the year, in addition to that it includes many local and international foods, and the best types of sweets and dates. It is suitable for families and the practice of many activities, including: cycling and horse riding. ^[12]

Conclusion

Al Khobar is one of the most beautiful recreational areas, which includes many entertainment attractions that suit all tastes and ages; It has parks, beaches, museums, bridges, streets, restaurants, towers, and many other landmarks that made it a wonderful city that attracts visitors and tourists.

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