Al Ahsa Governorate
A World Heritage oasis in eastern Saudi Arabia, where date palm groves, Al Qarah Mountain caves, and old souks showcase the agricultural civilization of the Arabian Peninsula.
Al Ahsa Governorate is located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, centered around Al Hofuf, and is one of the largest oases in the world, with its cultural landscape listed as a World Heritage Site. Endless date palm groves and springs nourish this land, and the caves and rock formations of Al Qarah Mountain are cool and unique; Al Hofuf features Ibrahim Palace and Al Qaisariya Souq, while the ancient port of Al Uqair and Jawatha Mosque witness early trade and Islamic history, and the Yellow Lake area offers a taste of desert scenery. November to March has pleasant weather. It can be reached via Al Ahsa Airport, or by train and road on the Riyadh-Dammam route.