Located in the east of the kingdom, Al Ahsa’s verdant lands are UNESCO-listed and home to one of the world’s largest natural oases. Amid the date palm groves, farmland and natural springs, Al Ahsa houses historical sites that date back to the Neolithic era. If you thought that Saudi Arabia was all desert, this is the place to dispel you of that notion.
For a taste of authentic local cuisine, Dar Albasmah offers traditional Saudi dishes with a contemporary twist, while at the nearby Al Koot Heritage Hotel, local women serve up family recipes that have been passed down the generations.