Jabal Al-Qarah
Jabal Al-Qarah caves stay cool in summer and warm in winter, carved by time at the heart of the oasis.
01 · The Gate
Al-Ahsa: The world’s largest oasis, unfolding chapter by chapter
In Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province: water beneath the sand, a mountain of caves, and souqs passed down through generations. Your guide to Al-Ahsa tourist attractions and things to do starts here — scroll to begin.
Water beneath the sand
A vast underground aquifer feeds the oasis, keeping it green in the heart of the desert.
2.5M+palms — the largest oasis on earth
280+artesian springs water the oasis
2018inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage
59sites and destinations to discover
Sources: Guinness World Records, “Largest oasis” (palms and springs); Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture statistics (palms); UNESCO World Heritage List (2018).
Explore nature sitesJabal Al-Qarah: move the day yourself
Jabal Al-Qarah caves stay cool in summer and warm in winter, carved by time at the heart of the oasis. Drag the slider from dawn to sunset.
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Choose what calls you
Landmarks in their true positions. Open one to see it, and save it for your trip.
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Qasr Ibrahim
Mud walls and palm-trunk roofs in a fortress that gathers mosque, barracks and towers.
Jawatha Mosque
One of the oldest mosques in Al-Ahsa and in Islam, and the first place a Friday prayer was held after Medina.
Al-Asfar Lake
One of the largest bodies of water in the region of the Arabian Gulf, drawing migratory birds and nature lovers.
Ain Najm Park
A park around the historic Ain Najm west of Al-Mubarraz, the most famous of Al-Ahsa's healing sulphur springs.
Al-Uqair
Saudi Arabia’s first seaport on its eastern coast, where desert sands meet the blue of the Arabian Gulf.
Memory of clay and souq
Clay fortresses, some of Islam’s earliest mosques, and souqs passed down through generations.
Al-Jalaniyah Mosque
An Uyunid-era mosque in Al-Battaliyah village, also known as the Battaliyah Mosque.
Qaisariyah Souq
A heritage souq over two centuries old, one of Al-Ahsa's oldest folk and heritage markets and a destination for crafts and local products.
Qasr Ibrahim
Mud walls and palm-trunk roofs in a fortress that gathers mosque, barracks and towers.
Jawatha Mosque
One of the oldest mosques in Al-Ahsa and in Islam, and the first place a Friday prayer was held after Medina.
Al-Uqair
Saudi Arabia’s first seaport on its eastern coast, where desert sands meet the blue of the Arabian Gulf.
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Your route
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07 · Finale
The oasis awaits
From the sands of Al-Asfar to the shade of the palms, your journey starts here.
