Al Khobar Corniche
كورنيش الخبر
A seaside promenade running along the Arabian Gulf, linking walkways, lawns, a mosque, and a water tower. Local families gather here to picnic and watch the sunset in the evenings.
The Al Khobar Corniche is the most lively public space in the twin cities. It stretches for several kilometers along the coast, with wide walkways, bike lanes, children's playgrounds, lawns, and a seaside mosque. At its northern end is the landmark Al Khobar Water Tower. To the south it connects to the new Al Ajdan pedestrian street and dining area. In the evenings, once the temperature drops, local families spread out blankets to picnic and drink Arabic coffee. It is lively on weekend nights, and on clear days you can see the sea toward Bahrain. Admission is free. It takes 5 to 10 minutes by taxi from the city center, and it is ideal for a stroll of 1 to 2 hours before or after dinner. Note: dress modestly, and note that some areas have family-only sections.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ajdan Walk
- Khobar Water Tower
- Sultan bin Abdulaziz Science & Technology Center (Scitech)
- Ithra (King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture)
- Heritage Village, Dammam
- Dammam Corniche
- Marjan Island (Coral Island)
- Half Moon Bay