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City in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
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Hofuf (الهفوف al-Hofuf) is the second-largest city in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The city is located within the oasis of al-Ahsa (or al-Hasa), and the names are often used interchangeably. In 2018 this oasis was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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The mosque where Friday prayers were offered for the first time outside Medina in 8th Hijri (Around 630 AD).
A mountain of mud with natural caves and sulci.
Located in the down town of Hafuf this is a palace of Ibrahim Basha of Egypt. Surrounded by 10 meter high wall spread of 7-8 acres castle is made of mud.
One of the oldest beaches in eastern coasts of the country which opened India to Muslims in 712 AD and where a treaty was signed by Saudi King and British Government after First World War. The history goes back to 300 BC.
A new 5-star hotel in Al-Hofuf. Contains everything a five star hotel is expected to offer, except for a bar.
By bus
SAPTCO Bus service 3.5 hours from Riyadh and 2 hours from Dammam
Taxi service is available in downtown Hofuf, at SAPTCO bus station and at train station. Hard to find on road (Saudi Riyal 10 -20 per trip to get around in the city).
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