About Al Khobar
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Al Khobar
Al-Khobar is located about 17 kilometers south of Dammam, along the western coast of the Arabian Gulf close to Dammam and Dhahran. The municipality of Al-Khobar was found in 1942, prompted by the discovery of oil and ensuring development of commercial activities.
Al-Khobar is commercial center of the Eastern Providence and consists of modern malls, offices and modern infrastructures. Places of tourists’ attraction are Aziziyah Corniche, several parks and coastal villages, Al-Khobar Corniche, the famous Half moon beach, and King Fahd Causeway which connects Bahrain with the Kingdom.
History
The history of the city is similar to that of Dammam. It used to be a small fishing village that was inhabited by the Dawasir tribe in 1923. After the discovery of oil in the neighboring regions, a port was established in the city of Khobar to export petroleum to Bahrain. Back then the city served as a residential district along with a commercial and industrial port. Later on, the port operations were moved to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam. Similarly, petroleum exports were moved to Ras Tanura. This left Khobar with the role of a prime residential community.
The rising demand for the residential areas led to fast growth in the city. Gradually the city also became a hotspot for shopping malls. In recent times, new resorts and entertainment facilities have also been established in the city. The city has successfully provided all of the latest facilities to its citizens.
