Khobar
A city on Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast with a walkable centre full of cafés and restaurants, Khobar sits in the Eastern Province, the kingdom's oil-producing heartland, and flourished after petroleum was discovered in the region. It lies a short drive from Dhamran and Dammam, with water access nearby. In 2024 it was recognised as a smart city by the IMD Smart City Index and designated a healthy city by the World Health Organization.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population165,799
- Nearest water from center 9.0 km5.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.8 km5.5 mi
Nearest airports
Khobar: quick answers
Where is Khobar?
Khobar is in Saudi Arabia, about 20 km13 miles in a straight line from Dammam.
How do you get to Khobar?
The nearest airport is Dhahran (DHA), about 34 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Khobar?
The warmest month is July, averaging 35°C95°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 16°C60°F. The wettest month is January, with about 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Khobar?
OpenStreetMap lists 45 restaurants and 17 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Khobar?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ras Tanura and Dammam.