Eastern Province district, Saudi Arabia

Places to visit near Khobar

Khobar is a city in Eastern Province district, Saudi Arabia, home to about 165,799 people. Within 50 km by road there are 272 places to visit — 232 mosques & dargahs, 8 forts & heritage, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Jabal Umm Ar Ru'us (11 km), King Fahd Passport Island (19 km) and Damman's Train Station (21 km).

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Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Khobar, Eastern Province district, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Khobar at a glance

Location
Eastern Province district, Saudi Arabia
Population
about 165,799
Coordinates
26.2794° N, 50.2083° E
Places within 50 km
272 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Khobar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Khobar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Khobar

234 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Khobar. The closest is Male Praying Area (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Khobar

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Khobar. The closest is Dammam 7 (Propsperity Well) (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Khobar

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Khobar. The closest is Bani Kabir (14 km); the best-known is King Fahd Passport Island (19 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Khobar

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Khobar. The closest is Khalij As Sayh (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Khobar

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Khobar. The closest is Jabal Umm Ar Ru'us (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Khobar

3 museums within 100 km of Khobar. The closest is Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Science and Technology Center (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Khobar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Khobar
  2. 1 km Uqba Ibn Nafi Mosque 1 · mosque, Eastern Province
  3. 19 km King Fahd Passport Island · island, Khobar Governorate
  4. 19 km Khobar Plaza Mosque · mosque, Eastern Province
  5. 11 km Jabal Umm Ar Ru'us · viewpoint, Eastern Province
  6. 11 km Male Praying Area · mosque or dargah, Eastern Province
  7. 1 km Back to Khobar

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    Within 15 km of Khobar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Khobar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs232234Male Praying Area (1 km)
    Forts & heritage811Dammam 7 (Propsperity Well) (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves710Bani Kabir (14 km)
    Beaches & coast78Khalij As Sayh (17 km)
    Other attractions46Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Sports City (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints34Jabal Umm Ar Ru'us (11 km)
    Museums23Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Science and Technology Center (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Modon Lake (30 km)
    Waterfalls22Copper Chadni Cascade Waterfalls (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Al Diraz Garden (33 km)
    Temples11Barbar Temple (35 km)
    Parks11Adhari Park (43 km)
    Churches11Sacred Heart Church (47 km)

    Khobar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Khobar?

    Jabal Umm Ar Ru'us (viewpoint, about 11 km), King Fahd Passport Island (island, about 19 km), Damman's Train Station (attraction, about 21 km), Male Praying Area (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Uqba Ibn Nafi Mosque 1 (mosque, about 1 km), Khobar Plaza Mosque (mosque, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Khobar?

    272 places on Spotwander: 232 mosques & dargahs, 8 forts & heritage, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 beaches & coast, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Khobar?

    Male Praying Area, about 1 km by road; Uqba Ibn Nafi Mosque 1 (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Khobar?

    Dammam 7 (Propsperity Well), about 12 km by road; Al `Ayn al Munfatirah (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Khobar?

    Bani Kabir, about 14 km by road; King Fahd Passport Island (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Khobar?

    Start in Khobar, visit Uqba Ibn Nafi Mosque 1, then King Fahd Passport Island, then Khobar Plaza Mosque, then Jabal Umm Ar Ru'us, then Male Praying Area, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Khobar?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Khobar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Khobar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.