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Al-Ahsa Oasis
Palm groves, springs and canals of a UNESCO cultural landscape.
Al Ahsa · 7 km from centreOpen daily
Al Ahsa
الأحساءOne of the largest oases on earth — 2.5 million palms, cool limestone caves and souqs that have traded for centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Best time to visitNov – Mar
Recommended stay2–3 days
Weather13–25°C in winter
Destination typeOasis
Popular forUNESCO oasis, Jabal Al Qarah, Al Qaisariya Souq
Nearest airportAl Ahsa Intl (HOF)
Things to do
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Attractions
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Nature
Jabal Al Qarah
Limestone caves that stay cool even in summer.
Al Ahsa · 11 km from centre8am – 10pm
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Shopping
Al Qaisariya Souq
One of Arabia’s oldest covered markets — bisht cloaks, spices and dates.
Al Ahsa · 0 km from centre9am – 12pm, 4pm – 10pm
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Heritage
Ibrahim Palace
An Ottoman-era fortress with a domed mosque.
Al Ahsa · 0 km from centre8am – 6pm
Where to stay
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Tours & experiences
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Suggested itineraries
How to spend your time
Day 1The highlights
09:00Al-Ahsa Oasis
12:30Lunch with local dishes
15:00Jabal Al Qarah
18:00Oasis cycle & date tasting
Travel information
Getting to Al Ahsa
By airAl Ahsa Intl (HOF) · 20 min
By trainSAR train · Riyadh 3h · Dammam 1h 15m
By roadRiyadh 3h 30m · Khobar 1h 30m
Getting around locallyTaxis and car rental
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