Al Khobar and the Eastern Province
About 4 hr by car from Riyadh
Gulf corniches, beach resorts and the Ithra cultural center.
Why locals go
The Gulf coast weekend, also by train to Dammam.
Visiting Riyadh?
At 4 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Riyadh for your flight home.
What to book
- Ithra cultural center
- Half Moon Bay beach
- Khobar corniche
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
See hotels in Al Khobar and the Eastern ProvinceDate ideas
For two
- Beach resort
- Corniche walk at sunset
With friends
- Half Moon Bay beach day
- Drive the King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain
When to go
October to April.