Saudi Arabia's Al Ahsa Oasis - in pictures

  • Al Ahsa Oasis, a Unesco World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia, covers 85.4 square kilometres and is reportedly over 6,000 years old. SPA
    Al Ahsa Oasis, a Unesco World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia, covers 85.4 square kilometres and is reportedly over 6,000 years old. SPA
  • It has more than 2.5 million date palms watered by a vast network of artesian springs. SPA
    It has more than 2.5 million date palms watered by a vast network of artesian springs. SPA
  • Al Ahsa's name was inspired by the palm trees, the shade they give and the dates they bear. SPA
    Al Ahsa's name was inspired by the palm trees, the shade they give and the dates they bear. SPA
  • Al Ahsa is famous for its khalasah dates, and it's also where the Al Ahsa date festival takes place. SPA
    Al Ahsa is famous for its khalasah dates, and it's also where the Al Ahsa date festival takes place. SPA
  • On the outskirts of Al Ahsa, Yellow Lake is hemmed in on all sides by lofty sand dunes and fringed by a thick ring of ferns. SPA
    On the outskirts of Al Ahsa, Yellow Lake is hemmed in on all sides by lofty sand dunes and fringed by a thick ring of ferns. SPA
  • Visitors need a four-wheel drive to access the lake. SPA
    Visitors need a four-wheel drive to access the lake. SPA
  • It is a great place to go bird watching or kayaking. SPA
    It is a great place to go bird watching or kayaking. SPA
  • The Al Qarah mountain rises 205 metres above sea level and offers 360-degree views over Al Ahsa. SPA
    The Al Qarah mountain rises 205 metres above sea level and offers 360-degree views over Al Ahsa. SPA