Al Khobar is a huge city tucked in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. As a part of the Dammam metropolis, this area is also big on tourist attractions, great eating joints and a nice time of blending with the locals. To enjoy the most of this magnificent town, it is a good idea to get yourself a car hire once you arrive at the airport.
The nearest airport to Al Khobar is King Fahd International Airport located to the Northwest of the metropolis, Dammam. Getting from the metropolis to Khobar town is only a 34min drive which you can clock easily in your comfortable rental.
Things to Do in Khobar
Khobar is a hot and humid town so you will need the air conditioning working in your car hire. There are plenty you can do in the town and plenty of places to eat, sea and take a few photos. Among the very best places to visit in the town include;
- Al-Khobar Shopping Centers- there are so many of them in the town namely, Al Gosaibi, Alissa Souk, Fanar Mall, Al Rashid and Khobar mall. There are all sorts of fancy things to buy and of course the best of Arabian merchandise.
- Prince Turki Street- this is a pretty huge street in the town known to house the best restaurants, bars, coffee joints and boutiques selling all kinds of things. When you get hungry and thirsty, this is the place to drive your car hire to and replenish yourself. While at it you can also sample some of the finest Arabian materials you can take home with you.
- The Half Moon Beach- of course with such a hot weather you definitely want a place with cool breeze and cold waters for a dive. The half-moon beach is a great place to drive to and enjoy the great Arabian coastline. A lot of activities go on there like Scuba Diving, fishing and may be some bit of surfing if you love the raging waters.
- Dhahran City- this is close to Al Khobar and houses a number of shops and malls including the famous IKEA. It can be a nice place to drive to in case you get enough of the main city and want something different.
Al Khobar is a nice place to visit and sightsee provided you have the best car hire with you. So make your transport plans early enough so this great adventure can start once you arrive at the airport.
