Al Ahsa Saudi Arabia: Things To Do
Al Ahsa offers a cool range of things to do for families, friends, or even for solo explorers. Here’s our pick of Al Hasa tourist places and best experiences around:
The Yellow Lake
Also known as Yellow Lake Al Ahsa, it is one of the few natural areas of water in Saudi Arabia. The lake spans about 12 km (7.5 miles) across the sand dunes on the outskirts of Al Ahsa city.
Al Qarah Mountains
Al Ahsa caves and the mountains of Al Qarah are known for their distinct shape and span about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) through the mountain. Local legends say that the cave has sheltered many figures from history including Abraham (known as Prophet Ibrahim in Arabic), the Chaldeans (of Babylon), and kings of the Dilmun civilization.
Al Ahsa Springs
Al Ahsa has over 150 naturally occurring springs of hot, warm, and cold water. Those springs are considered to have ‘healing’ properties because of the high concentration of minerals in the water. Some tourists even bring plastic bottles to take water back with them!
Qaisariya Souk
Qaisariya Souq is one of the best places to visit in al Ahsa. it's an open-air market that is -at least- nearly 200 years old and one of the oldest markets in Saudi Arabia.It houses 420 shops where you can find everything from clothes, perfumes, oils, spices, vintage crockery, carpets and jewellery.
Juwatha Mosque:
Located in the village of Al-Kilabiyah, this was the earliest mosque built in east Arabia and the second ever in the world (the first being in Medina).
Ibrahim Palace
This palace was built during the early days of Ottoman rule and remained an important government building throughout the era, It is one of the oldest Al Ahsa places to visit. Parts of it have been converted to a museum now and the mosque is still being used today.
Dougha Handmade Pottery Factory
It is one of the oldest pottery centers in Saudi Arabia. Once you get there, potters will give you a guide around the factory, share its history, and let you try your hand at the potter’s wheel. You can also buy a number of clay souvenirs at amazing prices.
Al Ahsa National Park:
Al Ahsa Park is a beautiful green oasis located in the area of Umran near the Qara Mountain, it's the best place to visit in Al Ahsa with kids. It was originally planned to prevent desert sands from being blown into the city of Umran. After growing its dense trees, it became a tourist site with parks, swimming pools, playgrounds, horses, and motorcycles, and became the largest recreational resort for families in Al Ahsa.
Al Ahsa Mall
Head to Al Ahsa Mall for shopping and try some of the region’s local fast-food chains. It’s also a glimpse into the newly developing urban side of Alahsa. Also, the mall offers fun activities for children's entertainment, as it hosts Billy Beez Al-Ahsa, where children can enjoy their stay.
