Eastern Province district, Saudi Arabia

Places to visit near Raḩīmah

Raḩīmah is a town in Eastern Province district, Saudi Arabia, home to about 41,188 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 169 mosques & dargahs, 7 beaches & coast, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Jazirat Halat Za`al (8 km), Tarout Castle (19 km) and Qatif Castle (22 km).

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Raḩīmah at a glance

Location
Eastern Province district, Saudi Arabia
Population
about 41,188
Coordinates
26.7079° N, 50.0619° E
Places within 50 km
195 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Raḩīmah

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Raḩīmah: 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 Raḩīmah

236 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Raḩīmah. The closest is The Grand Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Raḩīmah

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Raḩīmah. The closest is Ra's Abu Muraykhah (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Raḩīmah

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Raḩīmah. The closest is Jazirat Halat Za`al (8 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Raḩīmah

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Raḩīmah. The closest is `Ayn Jawan (13 km); the best-known is Tarout Castle (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Raḩīmah

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Raḩīmah. The closest is Jawan (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Raḩīmah

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Raḩīmah. The closest is Sabkhat As Summ (48 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Raḩīmah

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Raḩīmah
  2. 1 km Suhaib Alromi Mosque · mosque, Eastern Province
  3. 19 km Tarout Castle · heritage site, Eastern Province
  4. 13 km Jazirat Halat Za`al · river spot
  5. 7 km Osama Bin Zaid Mosque · mosque, Eastern Province
  6. 1 km The Grand Mosque · mosque, Eastern Province
  7. 1 km Back to Raḩīmah

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How to reach Raḩīmah

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Raḩīmah by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs169236The Grand Mosque (1 km)
    Beaches & coast711Ra's Abu Muraykhah (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves59Jazirat Halat Za`al (8 km)
    Forts & heritage69`Ayn Jawan (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints58Jawan (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Sabkhat As Summ (48 km)
    Museums03Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Science and Technology Center (58 km)
    Other attractions22Damman's Train Station (42 km)
    Churches02كنيسة الجبيل (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Modon Lake (68 km)
    Temples01Barbar Temple (85 km)
    Parks01Adhari Park (93 km)

    Raḩīmah: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Raḩīmah?

    Jazirat Halat Za`al (river spot, about 8 km), Tarout Castle (heritage site, about 19 km), The Grand Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Suhaib Alromi Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Osama Bin Zaid Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Al-Nawawi Mosque (mosque, about 1 km).

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

    195 places on Spotwander: 169 mosques & dargahs, 7 beaches & coast, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Raḩīmah?

    The Grand Mosque, about 1 km by road; Suhaib Alromi Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Raḩīmah?

    Ra's Abu Muraykhah, about 10 km by road; Tu`us Abu Shumaylah (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Raḩīmah?

    Jazirat Halat Za`al, about 8 km by road; Tarout Island (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Raḩīmah?

    Start in Raḩīmah, visit Suhaib Alromi Mosque, then Tarout Castle, then Jazirat Halat Za`al, then Osama Bin Zaid Mosque, then The Grand Mosque, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Raḩīmah?

    October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

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