Al Rashid Mall is one of Al Khobar’s biggest and best-established shopping centres, in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. Opened in 1995, it has around 150,000 square metres of retail space and roughly 1,000 shops and services, from fashion and electronics to groceries.
It is a practical, all-in-one stop for visitors: shopping, a large Carrefour hypermarket, the Jarir bookstore and plenty of places to eat, all under one air-conditioned roof.
Plan your visit to Al Rashid Mall
- Entry: free
- Open daily, morning to late evening (check current hours)
- Time needed: 1–4 hours
History of Al Rashid Mall
Al Rashid Mall opened in 1995, built by its owner, Al-Rashed Trading & Contracting, to a Y-shaped plan. It was one of the region’s first large modern malls and its design received a certificate of merit from the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Later expansions added a Carrefour hypermarket in a separate building, a multi-storey car park and a detached mosque, and the mall has continued to refurbish sections over the years.
Attractions at Al Rashid Mall
- Shops: around 1,000 shops and services covering fashion, beauty, jewellery, electronics and homeware.
- Carrefour hypermarket: handy for snacks, water and supplies.
- Jarir Bookstore: a popular Saudi chain for books, electronics and stationery.
- Food options: cafés, fast food and family restaurants.
Things to Do at Al Rashid Mall
- Shopping: browse international and regional brands in one place.
- Pick up essentials: groceries, chargers, SIM accessories or travel items.
- Coffee and a meal: a cool break from the heat on a summer day.
- Combine with the Corniche: head to the Al Khobar waterfront in the evening.
Al Rashid Mall – Entry Eligibility and Open Timings
- Entry: free.
- Hours: typically from morning until late evening, with shorter hours around Friday prayers; hours change during Ramadan, so check the mall’s official channels or Google Maps.
- Busy times: evenings and weekends (Thursday to Saturday) are busiest.
How Long to Spend at Al Rashid Mall
- Quick visit: 1–2 hours.
- Longer: 3–4 hours if you shop and eat.
How to Get There
- Location: west of central Al Khobar, on the north side of King Abdullah Road (formerly Dhahran Road).
- By car or ride-hailing: easiest option; Uber and Careem are widely used. There is parking for several thousand cars.
- From the airport: King Fahd International Airport (DMM) is about 50 km away; allow roughly 45 minutes to an hour.
Arriving at Dammam Airport (DMM)? Book a fixed-price airport transfer straight to your hotel in Al Khobar.
Eateries Nearby Al Rashid Mall
The mall has cafés, a range of fast-food outlets and family restaurants inside, plus the Carrefour for snacks. For dinner with a view, the Al Khobar Corniche is a short drive away and has dozens of cafés and restaurants. Check a map app for current outlets.
Other Attractions Nearby Al Rashid Mall
- Al Khobar Corniche: see our Al Khobar Corniche guide.
- Al Khobar city: see our Al Khobar city guide.
- Half Moon Bay: beaches south of the city; see our Half Moon Bay guide.
- Khobar Water Tower: the city’s 90-metre landmark on the Corniche.
Before your trip
- Find hotels in Al Khobar: stay near the Corniche or in the city centre for quick rides to the mall.
- Get a Saudi Arabia eSIM on Klook before you land, for maps and ride-hailing apps.
Al Rashid Mall is a long-established, practical shopping centre in Al Khobar, with around 1,000 shops, a Carrefour hypermarket and plenty of places to eat, ideal for a cool break or stocking up on essentials.
Combine it with an evening on the Al Khobar Corniche, and see our Al Khobar city guide for more ideas.