Khobar (also written al-Khobar or al-Khubar) is a large city located in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the Persian Gulf. It has a population of 360,000 (2009 census) and forms part of the greater Dammam metropolitan area along with Dhahran, which together have a combined population of over two million. All three urban centers are served by the King Fahd International Airport, the distance to the airport terminal from Khobar is about 50km (30 Miles).
Airport

Khobar is served by King Fahd International Airport northwest of Dammam, the driving distance from the terminal to Khobar city is 55 km (30 miles).
Infrastructure

Al Khobar is connected with the major highways in the region including Dhahran-Jubail Highway, Dhahran-Dammam Highway as well as Khobar-Dammam Highway which links Khobar with Dammam directly and links them both to Dammam Airport.
  Sightseeing in Al Khobar
 
Corniche in Al Khobar
The Corniche at Al Khobar is a beautiful stretch that marks the border of the mainland from the water line. Created to magnify the beauty of the seashore and add to the natural grandeur of the city, Corniche is a place that attracts hundreds of tourists every year. Take a long walk along the neat pavements or jog at the 1000 meters long joggers track,
or behold the sight of the spectacular white mosque on the water bank. Corniche in Al Khobar is a wonderful place to relax and unwind.
 
Beaches of Al Khobar
Al Khobar is a beautiful place, and one of the largest cities of Saudi Arabia. People from all over the globe come here. Al Khobar is linked to the two major cities of Saudi Arabia-the Dammam and the Dhahran. The Al Khobar Tourism is booming as a major industry and emerging as a major source of income, earning a good foreign exchange. People find this colorful city very close to the nature and come here to relax and enjoy the nature at its best. There are lots of places for Sightseeing in Al Khobar. Tourists pour in this city all round the year. The Beaches of Al Khobar are the major attractions here. The sea lovers have always been allured by the Beaches in Al Khobar.
The sandy Beaches of Al Khobar gleam like gold when the rays of the sun hit the earth. The tranquil blue sea looks beautiful and enchants the viewers. People in plenty come to this experience this magnetic beauty of the Beaches at Al Khobar with their own eyes.
The bouncing waves which splash on the shore of the sandy Beaches of Al Khobar make for a splendid view. The Al Khobar Beaches are special in many ways. The breezy atmosphere with the noise of the waves hitting the shore is sure to drive people crazy. The Half Moon Bay in Al Khobar and the Sunset Beach in Al Khobar are the two most popular Beaches of Al Khobar.
The Half Moon Bay beach is a more of a recreational area and draws a large number of tourists. The unique thing about this beach is that, that it looks like a semi lunar object. However, one can find a number of other attractions also. Within a close proximity to the beach is located the Print Mohamad bin Fahd Recreational City where one can participate in a lot of activities. Just at a few distance from it, one can locate the famous Alhukair Amusement Center. Both of these parks have in store a lot of entertainment zones. One can try out the restaurants there as well.
 
Useful Information
Al Khobar, also known as Khobar is a big city, which is located in the eastern part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As one of the main tourist destinations of Saudi Arabia, Al Khobar is thronged by thousands of tourists every year. So it is necessary to have all Useful information of Al Khobar at handy.
The weather of Al Khobar is extreme and is harsh. So it is advisable to visit city only during the pleasant weather season. The spring and the early summers are the best time to visit this place.
Al Khobar city is well planned and is one of the most neat and clean city of Saudi Arabia. Along with other facilities, health facilities in Al Khobar are superb and there is no scarcity of hospitals. In case any health emergencies arise, people will not face any problem in hunting medical facilities.
   
 
     
     
     
     
 
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