Jubail Industrial City

Jubail Industrial City, located on the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia, is the largest industrial city in the world and a monumental testament to the Kingdom's economic transformation. Established in 1975, the city was built on a vast desert expanse to utilize the country's rich hydrocarbon resources and create a formidable petrochemical base. Today, it hosts dozens of factories producing chemicals, polymers, and metals, with the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) playing a central role. The city is divided into industrial, residential, and port zones, all interconnected by state-of-the-art infrastructure. Jubail also features one of the world's largest seawater desalination plants, which supplies water to both the local industry and the population. The Port of Jubail serves as a vital hub for exporting Saudi industrial products worldwide. As a symbol of technical progress and strategic planning, Jubail remains a decisive factor in the diversification of the Saudi economy.

Nearby cities

Dammam

The metropolis on the east coast is a major administrative center rich in petroleum industry facilities.

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Al Hofuf

The urban center of the Al-Ahsa Oasis is deeply rooted in history and surrounded by millions of date palms.

Al Mubarraz

The twin city of Hofuf within the Al-Ahsa Oasis shares its fertile land irrigation system.

Hafar Al Batin

This desert city in the northeast has served for centuries as a resting place for pilgrims and trade caravans heading to Mecca.

Al Jubail

A former small fishing village that has developed into one of the largest industrial cities in the world.

Al Khobar

A wealthy commercial and coastal city on the Persian Gulf that is closely connected to Bahrain.

Dhahran

As the headquarters of the national oil company Saudi Aramco, the city is the administrative center of the oil industry.

Tarut

One of the oldest inhabited islands in the Persian Gulf, known for its archaeological discoveries and historical castle.

Al Khafji

A border city in the northeast with Kuwait that grew rapidly following the discovery of oil in the neutral zone.

Qatif

One of the oldest settlements in Eastern Arabia with a rich agricultural tradition in date palm cultivation.

History & landmarks

Ithra Center

An architectural marvel in Dhahran that serves as a leading cultural and educational center in Saudi Arabia.

Nature

Arabian Gulf Coast

The flat, sandy eastern coast of Saudi Arabia, historically shaped by the pearl trade and today the center of the country's oil industry.

Al-Asfar Lake

An expansive wetland lake in the Al-Ahsa Oasis that serves as a sanctuary for thousands of migratory birds.

More places

Jubail Mangrove Park

A protected wetland on the coast of the Persian Gulf that serves as a habitat for numerous bird species.

Qatif Castle

The remains of a massive castle in the Qatif oasis.

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Ras Tanura Refinery

Located in the Eastern Province, the Ras Tanura Refinery is the oldest and largest oil refinery in Saudi Arabia.

Tarout Castle

An ancient fortress on Tarout Island built over Phoenician ruins.

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Ras Al Khair Industrial City

Ras Al Khair is a new industrial city on the east coast, specializing in the mining and processing of minerals.

King Abdulaziz Port Dammam

King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam is the largest port on the Arabian Gulf and the gateway to the Eastern Province.

King Fahd Park (Dammam)

A vast recreational park in Dammam featuring artificial lagoons, waterfalls, and many green spaces.

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King Salman Energy Park (SPARK)

King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) is a megaproject designed to position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for energy, industry, and technology.