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Lush date palm groves in Al Ahsa Oasis with traditional mudbrick walls
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Al Ahsa Oasis: A Practical Guide to the World's Largest Oasis

Discover Saudi Arabia's lush Al Ahsa Oasis, a UNESCO World Heritage site of date palms, natural springs and historic landmarks in the Eastern Province.
Palm trees and a traditional mud-brick fort in Al Hasa oasis
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Al Hasa Oasis, Saudi Arabia: a practical guide to the Gulf's lush heartland

Al Hasa, a UNESCO-listed oasis in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, offers palm groves, historic forts and a cool escape from desert heat. Here is how to plan a visit.