Joanna James
An intriguing desert oasis blending warm Bedouin-style hospitality, nature-kissed freedom, and cutting-edge innovation, Al Khobar has a mosaic of unique experiences to thrill even the most hard-to-impress globetrotter. Here are some unmissable enticements in this immersive metropolis.
In a multi-faceted gem of a city like Al Khobar, with all the lush trappings of a resort town combined with stimulating creative hubs, old-world marketplaces, blossoming park trails, and breathtaking heritage-rich architecture, it’s easy to be pulled in a hundred different directions at once! However, Half Moon Bay’s arc of golden beach meeting the windswept dunes is a must-have on your itinerary, whether you fancy romantic sunset dips, daring water sports, horseback riding, scuba diving, sand surfing, or racing 4WDs. If you can’t get enough of splash-worthy thrills, segway into Loopagoon Water Park for exhilarating rides, slides, and lazy river exploring, exclusively private for women and children.
Whether your tastes run towards floating mosques with an ethereal fusion of architectural styles, fun workshops for learning traditional crafts, mind-bending museums, avant-garde entertainment arenas, or artisan eateries facing the ocean, Al Khobar’s wonders will not cease to impress. And if you crave a temporary breather from the stimulating enclaves of this ultra-Instagrammable cityscape, the palm fringed green vistas, shady tree avenues, riotous flower carpets, and futuristic giant fountain of this imperial park are just a stone’s throw away from the kaleidoscopic city centre. If you’re keen to grab the best Al Khobar accommodation deals for a value-added dream vacation, venture no further than the likes of Somerset Downtown Al Khobar.
If you’re travelling with your hyper-active tribe and looking for the ideal all-in-one recreation rendezvous, this mega-mall hosts 650 stores spanning local designer brands and global favourites along with a vibrant variety of restaurants, cafes, and entertainment zones for kids of all ages! For more niche retail therapy, you can also savour the authentic flavours and one-of-a-kind artisan goods at Gosaibi Village.
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From the coral-pink architectural phenomenon of Al Khobar Tower, where you can experience fine dining amid panoramic views, to the King Abdul Aziz Centre for World Culture, with its otherworldly exhibits and world-class events, Al Khobar seamlessly combines nature, art, technology, and heritage for optimal enrichment. However, if you’re short of time, you can’t afford to miss the kaleidoscopic realms of groundbreaking discoveries at SciTech Khobar.
If you’ve spent the day racing the clock in a spine-tingling escape room, letting your imagination loose on a canvas at a paint bar, defying gravity at a trampoline park, or feasting on mouthwatering cuisine at the bizarrely bougie Dughaither Island, there’s no better way to wind down than a sunset stroll or cycle at the spellbinding Al Khobar Corniche. For those perfectly Insta-worthy golden hour pictures, you won’t find more striking backdrops, from jaw-dropping views of the Khobar Water Tower and serene sanctuaries like the Khobar Corniche Mosque to quirky installations and picnic-perfect playgrounds. Afterwards, as the sky darkens, cruise along the stunning King Fahad Causeway, magically lit up and yielding epic views of sapphire water and the faraway Bahrain skyline.
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