Khobar, Commercial port city in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Khobar is a port city in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, situated along the Persian Gulf coast within the metropolitan area that includes Dammam and Dhahran. The city stretches between water and desert, linking residential and commercial districts with a long waterfront promenade.
The Dawasir tribe founded the settlement in 1923 as a fishing village on the Gulf. The discovery of oil in the following decades transformed the site into a commercial center connected to the region's petroleum industry.
The city's name derives from khubara, meaning water holes in Arabic, recalling the freshwater sources that first drew settlers to this coastal site. Today the corniche functions as the main social space where families stroll in the evening and gather for public celebrations.
King Fahd International Airport lies approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) away and offers connections to domestic and international destinations. The city is best explored by car since main roads and districts are spread far apart.
Suwaiket Street preserves traditional markets from the city's early decades, where vendors sell spices, textiles, and household goods. Half Moon Bay offers one of the longest sandy coves along the Gulf coast with shallow waters suited for swimming and water sports.
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