Al Ulaya Travel Guide
Al Khobar
Popular places to visit
Al Khobar Water Tower
Learn about the local history of Al Khobar when you take a trip to Al Khobar Water Tower. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.
Al Rashed Mall
During your trip to Al Khobar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Al Rashed Mall. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the cafes.
Nirvana Spa and Fitness Center
You can take time to visit Nirvana Spa and Fitness Center during your travels to Al Khobar. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Desert Designs
Take the family on an outing to Desert Designs during your trip to Al Khobar. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Green Sports Halls of Dammam
Catch an event at Green Sports Halls of Dammam during your trip to Al Khobar. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.
Al-Rahmaniyah Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Al-Rahmaniyah Mall during your visit to Al Khobar.
Top hotels in Al Ulaya
Aloft Dhahran
Staff was very courteous. It would be helpful to have a ledge or shower caddy to put personal toiletries. Room can use a facelift.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dhahran
Room was horrible...super small bathroom..no hot water......sink water faucets damaged......dirty room
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Al Khobar
Everything was good
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Staybridge Suites Al Khobar City by IHG
Karim Hotel Al Olya
I did not stay and money did not refund so i can’t rate it
Reviewed on 30 May 2024
Grand Mayral Hotel
There room was great, very clean and organized. The room was bigger than I expected. Really enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Al Ulaya
Al Aqrabiyah
While there might not be top attractions in Al Aqrabiyah, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Al Rashed Mall and Desert Designs.
Al Hizam Al Akhdar
While Al Hizam Al Akhdar isn't home to many top sights, Desert Designs and Al Rashed Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Madinat Al Ummal
While Madinat Al Ummal isn't home to many top sights, Desert Designs and Khobar Corniche are some notable places to visit nearby.
Al-Thuqbah
While Al-Thuqbah isn't home to many top sights, Al Rashed Mall and Desert Designs are some notable places to visit nearby.
Al Hizam Adh Dhahabi
While Al Hizam Adh Dhahabi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like AlFanar Mall and Khobar Pavilion.
Al Khobar Al Shamalia
If you're spending some time in Al Khobar Al Shamalia, Desert Designs and Al-Rahmaniyah Mall are top sights worth seeing.
