Discover Al Ahsa
Jabal Al-Qarrah
Famed as Al-Qarrah Caves, it is the place for pottery works and one of the most important landmarks in Al Ahsa. Standing on the top of this mountain, you will see Al Ahsa’s miracle of being the largest palm oasis in the world. It is distinguished for its caves that are cold during summer and warm during winter, and its extraordinary rock formations. This oasis is more like a natural resort surrounded by palm trees from all the sides.
Ibrahim Palace
It represents the main Administrative Center of Al-Ahsa province. It is located downtown Hafouf, in Al Kut district and it is distinguished for its Ottoman military architectural style. The palace is open to visit all days of the week during the morning and evening periods.
Al Ahsa Museum for Antiquities and Heritage
It displays the Region’s heritage through the ages. Visitors will have a chance to get to know the continental shifts, the geological time periods, and the age of the Earth. Moreover, they will have an opportunity to study the antiquities of the province and the Kingdom, in general. The museum emphasizes the importance of the agricultural and commercial areas since ancient times until today. Also, the museum organizes some folklore performances of Al Ahsa regularly.
The First Al-Amiriah School
Its building is located in the center of Al-Hafouf city. It is distinguished for its two-floor tall gate, where there is a balcony above it. The entrance leads to an attractive courtyard and two wings that contain relatively large rooms compared with others.
Jawatha Mosque
It is distinguished by its location in the center of Al Ahsa National Park, combining antiquity tourism, as an archeological mosque, and eco-tourism, since it lies in the middle of a green garden surrounded by a belt of golden sand dunes of Kinzan Mountain. It is ready to receive visitors after being restored, when it would look just like before.
Al-Qaisariyah Market
It is one of the oldest and most popular markets in the east of the Arabian Peninsula. It is the biggest proof of Ahsa’s high commercial ranking, being the link between the Gulf Coast and inland cities through Al Uqair port. This market has 300 shops that make up a huge shopping center, where different kinds of commodities are displayed in one place
