Al-Qarah Mountain, limestone mesa in Al-Ahsa Oasis, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Al-Qarah Mountain is a pale tan limestone mesa rising about 75 metres from the middle of Al-Ahsa Oasis, between the villages of Al-Qarah, At-Tuwaitheer, Ad-Dalwah and At-Tihemeah. Its broad base narrows into a rounded dome, with steep, vertically grooved sides and darker hollows cut into the lower face. The rock is sand-coloured to light beige, smoother on top and more broken and pitted below, and it is ringed closely by low buildings and a thick band of green trees.

Yaqut al-Hamawi recorded the mountain as Al-Shaba'an, 'a mountain in Bahrain whose caves are used for cooling', and it belonged to the Bani Muharib of Abdul-Qais until the 3rd century AH. Some historians identified it with Al-Mushaqqar, a fortress site described by Abu Ubaid al-Bakri. In 2018 it was inscribed with the Al-Ahsa Oasis on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Locals have long adapted each cave to its own use: Al-Eid Cave, west of the mountain, hosts the annual collective wedding of Al-Qarah village, while Al-Nashab Cave was prepared for tourism under the Land of Civilizations project. The name Al-Shaba'an refers to the palm groves and streams that once surrounded the rock.

The caves maintain moderate temperatures year-round, offering relief from the region's heat. Sturdy footwear and a flashlight are recommended for navigating the passages, and guided tours help visitors understand the geological and cultural aspects of the site.

Al-Eid Cave, on the western side of the mountain, is where the annual collective wedding of Al-Qarah village is held. The cave formed when upper rock layers collapsed after weathering removed the layers beneath, leaving a wide chamber used for the ceremony.