17 Activities
From Dammam to Al-Hofuf: a Weekend Journey
Starts from
Dammam
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
17
Duration
3 days
Length
312 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Dammam
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
3 days
Length
312 mi
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
Road.Travel
- Buy handmade authentic pottery.
- Visit an energy exhibition and a 4-floor library.
On this trip, you will visit Al-Ahsa Oasis — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Climb to the top of a 75-metre mountain to see the desert and the green palm oasis. Don't forget the traditional food (kabsa and martabak) and drinks (karak and sahlab).
More activities! Enjoy the beautiful lake surrounded by sand dunes, visit the cultural centre built in the place where the first commercial oil was found, and have a walk in Dammam.
It's best to use a 4x4 or an SUV car to reach the lake.
More activities! Enjoy the beautiful lake surrounded by sand dunes, visit the cultural centre built in the place where the first commercial oil was found, and have a walk in Dammam.
It's best to use a 4x4 or an SUV car to reach the lake.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
On this trip, you will visit Al-Ahsa Oasis — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Climb to the top of a 75-metre mountain to see the desert and the green palm oasis. Don't forget the traditional food (kabsa and martabak) and drinks (karak and sahlab).
More activities! Enjoy the beautiful lake surrounded by sand dunes, visit the cultural centre built in the place where the first commercial oil was found, and have a walk in Dammam.
It's best to use a 4x4 or an SUV car to reach the lake.
More activities! Enjoy the beautiful lake surrounded by sand dunes, visit the cultural centre built in the place where the first commercial oil was found, and have a walk in Dammam.
It's best to use a 4x4 or an SUV car to reach the lake.
Road.Travel
- Buy handmade authentic pottery.
- Visit an energy exhibition and a 4-floor library.
Travel itinerary
7 Activities
Day 1
114 mi
Get acquainted with Al-Hofuf and Surroundings
This journey will start in Dammam and lead to Al-Hofuf and its surroundings. Today you will see Al Qarah Mountain, the desert, and the palm oasis from the height of 75 metres, and visit incredible caves, which are cool in summer and hot in winter.
Then you will feel the historical vibes in the Museum of Archaeology and see how people lived here in the past. In addition, you will have a chance to try traditional dishes and the best seafood in Al-Hofuf.
6 Activities
Day 2
75 mi
Explore the Al-Ahsa Oasis: Beautiful Lake, Authentic Pottery Shop, and Jawatha Park
Visit the Al-Ahsa Oasis, an extremely popular sightseeing spot. Feel the heritage in the pottery shop, where you can see the manufacturing process and buy lovely pottery items. Relax on the shore of Asfar Lake and enjoy the beautiful landscape of sand dunes. End the day in Jawatha Park, walk through green paths, and visit the historical mosque.
4 Activities
Day 3
123 mi
Return to Dammam to Explore its Culture and History
Visit Ithra Centre to learn more about the history of Saudi Arabia and oil energy, and to enjoy the art galleries. Have a rest on the Dammam promenade, the largest promenade in Saudi Arabia.