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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. |
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Sightseeing in Al Khobar |
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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.
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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. |
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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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