Nestled between Riyadh and Dammam and stretching into the Empty Quarter is Al Ahsa Oasis, a UNESCO-listed site and one of the largest natural oases in the world. Here, you’ll find natural springs fringed by date palm groves, verdant farmland and some of the region’s finest dates, known as Khalas dates. Other local outdoor attractions include Al Ahsa National Park and a unique desert lake known as Yellow Lake, which is as popular with migratory birds as it is with day trippers. Visitors who lo...