Overview
Al Khobar is the most cosmopolitan of the Eastern Province cities and the preferred residential base for many expatriates. It offers waterfront dining, malls and a wide choice of gated communities.
Location & living
It sits on the Gulf coast just south of Dammam, minutes from Dhahran workplaces and close to the King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain. Stock is gated compounds, apartments and villas aimed at professionals and families.
Strengths
- + Lifestyle amenities and Corniche
- + Family-friendly compounds
- + Easy Bahrain access
Considerations
- − Compound rents can be high
- − Demand tied to one sector
