Khobar, al-Khobar or al-Khubar. Al Khobar is part of the greater Damman area, a commercial center and a vibrant seaport in Saudi Arabia. The King Fahd International Airport is nearby.
Al Khobar houses a lot of shopping malls with internationally-recognized franchise shops and eating places. Nowadays, Al Khobar is a modern city with lots of things to do like family beaches, parks and lots of restaurants. Many of Khobar's residents work for Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company, in Al-Khobar.
Al Khobar is connected to Bahrain by the The 16 mile King Fahd Causeway.
Al Khobar is divided in 4 aereas: Khobar, Subekha, Thuqba and Aqrabia, whereas Khobar, Subekha and Suqba contain many comercial centers and most of the residents live in Aqrabia.
Most hotels in Al Khobar are located in walking distance from the famous Corniche, overlooking the waters of the Arabian Gulf. |