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Bahrain International Circuit
The Middle East's first Formula 1 venue, a floodlit desert circuit at Sakhir that races at night; karting, drag racing, and track experiences run through the cooler months.
41 km · about 45 min drive
Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia · Asia
Khobar sits on the route: 20 minutes from Dhahran, 41km from Bahrain International Circuit.
Khobar is a city located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. With a population of 165,799, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Khobar sits in Saudi Arabia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Riyadh time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Khobar to your route.
Al Khobar (Arabic: ٱلْخُبَر, romanized: al-Khobar) is a city and governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, situated on the coast of the Persian Gulf. With a population of 409,549 in the city core and 658,550 in the governorate, as of 2022, Khobar forms part of the Dammam metropolitan areaRead more
along with Dammam and Dhahran, making up the residential core of Saudi Arabia's Persian Gulf region.
The city was founded alongside Dammam by the Dawasir, who moved there in 1923 fearing British persecution with the permission of King Abdulaziz Al Saud. Khobar experienced rapid growth during and after the discovery of oil in Saudi Arabia as it served as the port for the oil exports of Saudi Aramco in the company's early days. Traditionally, Khobar has also been a city of shopkeepers and merchants, and today has several shopping malls in and around it.
The city is the newest in the Dammam metropolitan area, facing the Persian Gulf with its 16-km long Corniche Road, which runs parallel to the city's eastern coast. Khobar is also considered a resort town as its southern suburbs of the city face the Half Moon Bay and host several beaches and beach resorts. By night, the quiet city turns into a bustling one, with some of the largest malls in the kingdom, such as the Mall of Dhahran and the al-Rashid Mall. The city is also home to the historic Suwaiket Street, officially known as Prince Bandar ibn Abdulaziz Street, which is home to some of the oldest markets in the city. The same could also be said about King Khalid Street and Prince Mohammed Street.
The Khobar governorate is further divided into several municipalities, with Khobar as their capital. 'Issam ibn Abdullatif al-Mulla has been serving as the mayor of the governorate since the Islamic year 1428 AH (2007 CE).
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Khobar is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, Asia. The coordinates are 26.2794 latitude, 50.2083 longitude.
Khobar has a population of approximately 165,799 people, making it a city in Saudi Arabia.
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The Middle East's first Formula 1 venue, a floodlit desert circuit at Sakhir that races at night; karting, drag racing, and track experiences run through the cooler months.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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