What is Al Khobar Corniche
If you are visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula, you must explore Al Khobar Corniche in the eastern part of the country. Endowed with a sunny skyline complemented by a sandy coastline, the corniche presents a captivating waterfront promenade enticing not only locals but also visitors for daytime invigoration and evenings full of pleasure and entertainment. Discover what this incredible corniche has to offer the thousands of visitors who are attracted to it.
Introduction
This picturesque waterfront promenade stretches up to the city of Dammam and is about 16 km long with parks and the corniche. It is fully geared to provide a memorable experience for scores of people including visitors using Al Khobar apartments. These facilities include the Corniche Road, lush greenery contrasting with the views of the ocean. benches at intervals for people to sit and relax and do sea gazing or people watching. Picnic facilities, eateries and restaurants that serve local food as well as international cuisine make this vast promenade a hive of activity with good food, good company and spectacular views. These spectacular views of the corniche and the city’s skyline can also be enjoyed from properties like Ascott Corniche Al Khobar, however, the true experience of the breeze, and the liveliness around can only be savoured by being on-site.
Al Khobar Water Tower
This is a unique attraction and a popular highlight for visitors to Al Khobar Corniche. Located on a little man-made island it is connected to the north of the Corniche. This massive white tower at 90 m in height with eight storeys, seems to rise out of the blue water from a distance. Its topmost floor has a revolving restaurant that overlooks the city and the corniche with an outside viewing deck.The water tank of this massive tower with a huge capacity of 5,000 cubic metres provides water for the residents. A large parking space, a shopping complex including dining, entertainment, and restroom facilities and even a mosque is available at the Water Tower for the convenience of all. If you are lucky, you may also be able to witness the special fireworks displays at this tower during special Ramadan events.
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Fascinating Half Moon Beach
Located in a well-known oil-producing area of the nation, this Arabian Gulf Bay is not far from Al Khobar Corniche. The bay at Half Moon Beach offers plenty of fun with water be it sailing, fishing, scuba diving or simply enjoying the waters. The calm and shallow waters of this bay have a high content of salt making for effortless floating loved by visitors.Therefore, many of them tend to visit this bay for a day of swimming and enjoying a leisurely picnic by the inviting waters. Those who yearn to witness the spectacular sunsets here linger till dusk and they are not disappointed by the wonderous vista. If you are with your family the Theme Park near the Bay Area is ideal for children for a full day of enjoyment.
Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Science & Technology Centre
Also known as Scitech Technology Centre, this is a massive complex home to many interesting facets related to Science and Technology offering an immersive educational experience. Located on the Corniche, this centre has several main halls and over 350 interesting exhibits offering interactive features that engage not only kids but even adults for several hours.The IMAX Theatre, which is a part of this centre screens educational movies about wildlife and nature which keep many families engrossed. The Aramco Exhibit within this centre is another crowd puller with visitors keen to learn about the oil industry in the Kingdom. This iconic exhibit celebrated 60 years of providing insights, engagement and learning to scores of locals and visitors in 2023.
