Al-Hofuf (Arabic: ٱلْهُفُوف al-Hufūf, also spelled Hofuf or Hufuf, also known as "Al-Hasa", "Al-Ahsa" or "Al-Hassa")[1] is the major urban city in the Al-Ahsa Oasis in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. With a population of 858,395 as of (2021). It is also known for being one of the largest date producers in the world, and for its old souks and palaces.
Electronics, phones, fashion, food court (3rd floor), supermarket (1st floor)
Coffee shops, Starbucks, Tim Hortons and many local ones.
Opens 9am until late. Closes at prayer times. Friday it opens at 4pm.
Walking distance from the compound, 10-15 mins.
Large supermarket, fresh veggies and dairy products.
Close to Al-Othaim Mall and next to Extra Electronics Store.
Large grocery market with lots of western products.
Twice a week bus trips from the compound or take personal vehicles. 5-10 min Uber trip from compound.
Starbucks next doors, lots of fast food restaurants across the street include McDonald's, Maestro Pizza, etc.
Large grocery store/mall with lots of western items.
Twice a week bus trips from the compound or take personal vehicles. 15-20 min Uber trip from the compound.
Starbucks, Burger King and other fast food restaurants inside the mall.
Lots of modern personal and large electronics. TVs, microwaves, cell phones, phone accessories, computers, appliances, printers, and more.
Next to Panda grocery store.
10-15 min walk from the compound.
Lots of English books, children's toys, stationeries, board games, gaming systems, backpacks.
Endless of personal and large electronics. TVs, cell phones, phone accessories, computers, printers, internet routers and more.
Close to Tamimi Market grocery store, 5-10 min Uber trip from the compound.
A must see in Al Ahsa.
Registered as apart of region's UNESCO world heritage centre's list
15-20 min Uber trip from the compound.
One of the oldest souqs in the region.
Lots of traditional local clothing and crafts.
10-15 min Uber trip from the compound.
Constructed in 1556 during the Ottoman period as Turkish military barracks.
Has an active mosque inside the walls.
5-10 min Uber trip from the compound.