Eastern Province
Ithra is a world-class cultural venue like no other in Saudi Arabia. The building resembles a space station, and is home to a cinema, a museum, exhibition…
Eastern Province
The Eastern Province, with its large expat community, is home to some of the Kingdom's most liberal neighbourhoods, especially around the regional capital, Dammam. There is excellent international food here and many high-end hotels. It's also home to Ithra, on the edge of Dammam, the first venue in Saudi Arabia for international performing arts.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Eastern Province
One of the prettiest little mosques you are likely to see in Saudi Arabia, this mosque sits at the entrance to a historic Shiite neighbourhood. The mosque…
Eastern Province
Completely reconstructed to reflect the souq's historic importance as a meeting point at the Hofuf oasis, Souq Al Qaisariah now feels a little bit like…
Eastern Province
This beautiful two-storey square building with neo-Mughal and neo-classical architectural features was opened in 1941 as a school for noble and royal boys…
Eastern Province
This would have been an awesome castle when it was still standing. Fenced off but still visible from the street, only two towers remain of the 16th…
Eastern Province
Relive your childhood at the privately owned Taybeen Museum. What started as the personal collection of Majid Al Ghamdi has now evolved into a 300-sq…
Eastern Province
At a mere 225m, Al Qarah is more flat-topped hill than mountain. It is easily scrambled up and locals do this to sit and take in the awesome views over…
Eastern Province
South of Al Khobar, this area boasts high-end resorts and spas perfect for an indulgent day out. The public areas are not well maintained, but if you’re…
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