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Khobar is connected with the major highways in the region including the Dhahran–Jubail Expressway, Highway 95 and Highway 605 (Khobar–Dammam Highway) which links Khobar directly to the King Fahd International Airport via the heart of Dammam.
Additionally, Khobar hosts the King Fahd Causeway, which links Saudi Arabia to Bahrain. Khobar is also connected to highways to other Middle-Eastern countries such as Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Khobar has a desert climate like the majority of the Saudi Arabian desert; with very hot, dry summers and mild to warm, dry winters. The average annual temperature is 33 °C during the day and 22 °C at night.
January is the coldest month with temperatures ranging from 12 to 22 °C during the day to 3 to 18 °C at night. In the warmest month, June, the typical temperature ranges from 36 to 50 °C during the day to about 33 °C at night.
There are numerous restaurants in Khobar that serve traditional and international food. For local food: Bawan Land, Happy Land, Bilad Al-Sham, Filfilah, Heny Broasted, Damishq, Shahroor, Wazzan, and more.
For traditional bakery: Shallal, Manoosh Al Reef, Asayel.
In addition to local food, there are many international brands as well which offer great burgers, pizzas, pasta, fish and more such as Steak House, Apple Bees, Piatto, Outback,..etc.
Explore Best Al Khobar Things To Do, Tickets and Activities.
From November to February is considered the best time to visit Al Khobar. These periods will help you try many things to do and places to visit, such as jet skiing, horseback riding, and more.
Discover the top things to do in Al Khobar for kids, where they will spend a whole day in an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment:
You can start with a morning visit to the King Abdulaziz Cultural Center, followed by lunch and a stroll along the Corniche. Enjoy some water activities at Half Moon Beach in the afternoon, then relax with shopping or dining at Al Rashid Mall or the waterfront.
Yes, Khobar does have a beach! It's called Half Moon Beach and it's quite popular. It's known for its beautiful waters, various water activities, and relaxing atmosphere.