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Echoes of the Familiar

Echoes of the Familiar exhibition explores the concept that home transcends mere physical space, embodying a tapestry of memories intricately woven into its very walls. It is within these confines that the echoes of laughter from childhood games intermingle with the remnants of disagreements and tears shed upon pillows. Each drawer brims with knick-knacks whose purposes remain elusive yet evoke nostalgia. The scent of maternal cooking and the rhythmic snoring of a father create a comforting ambiance, while the presence of a grandmother before the television grounds us in familial continuity. These shared experiences resonate universally, forging a collective nostalgia for "al zaman al Jameel

Tafasahu: Make Room

Tafasahu: Make Room

Tafasahu: Make Room is an exhibition that showcases a commissioned installation by Saudi architect and artist, Nada AlMulla, which invites you to enter as a guest—to pause, gather and reflect on the conditions of belonging within the context of the traditional Majlis, Arabic for "gathering space." Beyond being a place to receive and host guests, the Majlis has been a vessel for the transmission of knowledge and heritage. The installation deconstructs this space into its essential elements while centering stories, memories and subtle traces of everyday life that animated it: conversations shared over coffee, the lingering scent of incense, the rhythms of gathering and departure. Hospita

Ongoing programFrom 10 July to 20 MarchOngoing until 20 MarchDhahranCulture & Arts
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Museum Story Time

Museum Story Time

Join us for a storytelling session inside the “Tafasahu” exhibit, where tales take us on a journey filled with knowledge and inspiration. The program offers an interactive experience through carefully selected stories told in an atmosphere inspired by traditional Saudi majlis gatherings, encouraging listening, participation, and the discovery of new ideas at every session.

Ongoing programFrom 11 July to 31 OctoberOngoing until 31 OctoberDhahranCulture & Arts
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Bedayat: Beginnings of Saudi Art Movement

Bedayat: Beginnings of Saudi Art Movement

"Bedayat: Beginnings of Saudi Art Movement" offers a comprehensive look at the emergence and development of Saudi Arabia’s art scene during the formative period from the 1960s to the 1980s. It features a diverse range of pioneering artworks, alongside recently uncovered archival materials being shown to the public for the first time as part of this initiative. This landmark exhibition is based on in-depth research conducted by the Visual Arts Commission, including site visits, interviews with artists, and extensive documentation, which reveal how the first generation of Saudi artists developed distinctive visual languages and built an artistic ecosystem through emerging networks and in

Ongoing programFrom 13 July to 7 NovemberOngoing until 7 NovemberDhahranExhibitions & Conferences
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Ithra Art Prize Exhibition

Ithra Art Prize Exhibition

This exhibition reflects the Ithra Art Prize’s continued evolution as a platform for artistic production and dialogue. By presenting all shortlisted works together, we aim to offer audiences a deeper engagement with the ideas, processes, and perspectives shaping contemporary art across the region.

Ongoing programFrom 3 August to 31 DecemberOngoing until 31 DecemberDhahranExhibitions & Conferences
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Ithra Readers Club

Ithra Readers Club

Ithra Readers Club is an enriching youth forum where books from a variety of fields are discussed in public each month. The club aims to create a reader-friendly community and encourage discussions and analysis of serious books in a stimulating and liberating atmosphere. The books have been chosen by a committee from the Ithra Library team and have been approved by members before official club events. Today’s reader is tomorrow's leader. The program will discuss the following: Book Discussion: This is Not a Bullet, With Raed Al-Bughli (April 7, 2026) Book Discussion: Ethics in the Age of Shallowness, With Hosni Malek (May 5, 2026) Book Discussion: Mister, Mister, With Hassan Ismail (Ju

Ongoing programFrom 4 August to 3 NovemberOngoing until 3 NovemberDhahranCulture & Arts
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Open Art Space

Open Art Space

Are you looking for a place to pace and perfect your artistic and creative ideas? Join us at the Open Artistic Space, where you have the limitless freedom to create! This space is a place of inspiration where you will be welcomed to create the artworks that you have always wanted to bring alive, or you can start a new project spontaneously. By attending our meetings, you will find a community dedicated to discussing art and meet fellow artists and art finatics who share your passion. What are you waiting for? Come share your creativity where you are welcome to use a plethora of our art materials — or bring your own tools! At the Open Artistic Space, the possibilities of creativity are

Ongoing programFrom 31 August to 28 SeptemberOngoing until 28 SeptemberDhahranEducation & Training
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Arabian and International Industries Exhibition

Arabian and International Industries Exhibition

Official listing for Arabian and International Industries Exhibition in Dhahran. View verified timing, venue, directions, attendance details, and source information on EventLive.

Running these daysFrom 2 September to 11 SeptemberOngoing until 11 SeptemberDhahranExhibitions & Conferences
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Ithra Museum – Free Wednesday

Ithra Museum – Free Wednesday

On the first Wednesday of every month, Ithra Museum offer free tickets for you and your family to join us, introducing this exceptional opportunity to spend three hours, visiting the Museum's galleries and exhibitions, interspersed with many practical workshops, guided tours and interactive activities!

Ongoing programFrom 2 September to 2 DecemberOngoing until 2 DecemberDhahranExhibitions & Conferences
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Rehlaat Exhibit

Rehlaat Exhibit

Arabian Journeys Take a trip around the Arabian Peninsula in our Rehlaat Gallery. Immerse yourself across the geographical landscape, home to diverse species of animals and wonders of nature uniquely found in the Arabian Peninsula. With an immersive and interactive gallery through screen and sound effects, the multimedia infused Rehlaat Gallery is dedicated to showcase the geography of the Arabian Peninsula throughout its history, as well as its relationship with people through time. A surround sound and 180-degree video projection guides visitors on a detail-oriented journey through the natural wonders of the Arabian Peninsula. Visitors will trek through the hot deserts along the land, soar

Ongoing programFrom 2 September to 30 SeptemberOngoing until 30 SeptemberDhahranExhibitions & Conferences
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From Saudi Home

From Saudi Home

In this creative hands-on program, children explore the beauty of traditional Saudi art through a simple and fun craft. Inspired by Qatt Asiri, children build their own “makramiyah” with bold colors and geometric patterns. The activity blends cultural learning with creativity, allowing children to express themselves while connecting to heritage.

Ongoing programFrom 2 September to 30 DecemberOngoing until 30 DecemberDhahranEducation & Training
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Trolley Show

Trolley Show

Hop on our Trolley Show for an engaging journey through various objects! Explore the wonders of science, history and discover fascinating facts that will ignite your curiosity!

Ongoing programFrom 2 September to 31 OctoberOngoing until 31 OctoberDhahranEntertainment & Family
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Marine Missions

Marine Missions

Ready for a challenge? Explore the ocean's energy and discover how waves and tides generate power, program a robot with the knowledge you've gained, and complete the mission to reach the finish line!

Ongoing programFrom 3 September to 29 DecemberOngoing until 29 DecemberDhahranExhibitions & Conferences
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Letter by Letter

Letter by Letter

Test your ability to remember the spelling of Arabic words with three different difficulty levels. Make sure you press the button first to take your turn! Join us at Ithra Library to take on the challenge.

Ongoing programFrom 4 September to 20 NovemberOngoing until 20 NovemberDhahranCulture & Arts
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Islamic Wood Mastery: Inlay Hexagonal Jewelry Box & Joinery for Mangour Screens

Islamic Wood Mastery: Inlay Hexagonal Jewelry Box & Joinery for Mangour Screens

This six-day course welcomes artists, designers, architects, and those with a passion for heritage crafts and woodwork to merge the intricate art of wood inlay with precious materials and the enduring tradition of Islamic wood joinery. Participants will explore techniques from the Mamluk and Hijazi traditions while collaboratively creating a large Mangour screen and a wooden jewelry box inlaid with materials such as mother-of-pearl, camel bone, ebony, and brass. The course blends theory, history, and hands-on practice, allowing participants to learn about the cultural and architectural significance of Mangour screens and gain hands-on carving and inlaying skills. Moreover, the participants w

UpcomingFrom 7 September to 12 SeptemberStarts 7 SeptemberDhahranEducation & Training
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Textured Painting

Textured Painting

The Textured Painting Workshop is a creative experience for everyone! Do you love drawing but have never tried three-dimensional art before? This workshop is designed just for you! No prior experience is required, just a passion for creativity and exploring the world of art in an entertaining way. In this workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of textured painting, choose the right materials to create simple 3D paintings and learn clear steps to transform your ideas into vibrant artworks. Don't miss this opportunity! Join us and enjoy a special experience that will untap your artistic and creative skills.

Upcoming14/09/2026, 5:00 PMStarts 14 SeptemberDhahranEducation & Training
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Hobby with Expert: Translation

Hobby with Expert: Translation

How can a translated word change your understanding of the world? Join us with an expert who discusses this and shares her creative journey.

Upcoming14/09/2026, 7:00 PMStarts 14 SeptemberDhahranCulture & Arts
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The Art of Looking at Art

The Art of Looking at Art

Whether you are new to art or want to deepen your knowledge and enjoyment, the Art of Looking at Art welcomes everyone on a five-day introductory journey designed to deepen the way participants view, understand, and experience art. Through foundational learning, exhibition visits, reflective writing, group critique, discussions on Arab and global art, and direct engagement with a practicing artist, participants will develop a more confident, personal, and informed relationship with art. The course blends observation, emotion, cultural context, and critical thinking, guiding each participant toward discovering their own unique way of seeing. Course Objectives: Understanding foundational conce

UpcomingFrom 15 September to 19 SeptemberStarts 15 SeptemberDhahranEducation & Training
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Top attractions in Dhahran

Dhahran is Saudi Aramco's company town at its core, built around Ithra — the Eastern Province's flagship cultural landmark — with a smaller ring of parks and malls filling out a visit.

Nature

Jabal Umm al-Ru'us

A rocky hill within Dhahran's boundaries, part of the twin-hill terrain that gave the city its name. There's no organized visitor infrastructure — it's a local geographic landmark rather than a developed attraction.

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King Fahd Park

A large public park in Dhahran with green lawns and walking paths, popular with local families for evening and weekend outings. It's not a headline attraction, but a practical break between the city's cultural stops.

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Assafa Community Park

A small community park in Dhahran's Assafa area, with short walking paths and modest green space — a simple daily-use spot for nearby residents.

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Aramco Environmental Park 2

An environmental park operated by Saudi Aramco in Dhahran's Al-Muntazah district, with native planting and children's play areas — open to the public despite its ties to company facilities.

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Culture

Ithra (King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture)

Ithra is Saudi Aramco's cultural initiative, opened in 2018 with a Snøhetta-designed building housing a museum, library, theatre, cinema and children's museum. Worth a full day; check ahead since exhibitions rotate frequently.

Culture

Saudi Aramco Exhibit

A free, Aramco-run interactive exhibit tracing the discovery of oil in Saudi Arabia and the growth of the energy industry, with family-friendly models and simulations. It sits close to Ithra and the Prosperity Well, making it easy to combine in one visit.

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Prosperity Well (Dammam Well No. 7)

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Prosperity Well (Dammam Well No. 7)

The site where Saudi Arabia's first commercially viable oil struck in 1938, marking the true start of the Kingdom's oil industry. Physical access to the well itself is limited since it sits within an operating Aramco facility, but its story is told in detail at the adjacent Aramco Exhibit and Ithra.

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Entertainment

Al Rashid Mall

One of the Eastern Province's oldest and largest shopping malls, combining international and local retail with an arcade and dining options — a practical shopping stop more than a sightseeing destination.

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Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium

Home stadium of Al-Ettifaq FC in the Saudi Pro League, a good stop for visitors timing a trip around a match. Check the fixture schedule in advance, as it's not generally open to visitors outside match days.

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