In Jubail for a day

Maybe it was the lack of things to do or the thirst for some adventure that pushed us to visit Jubail for a day. We had been to Al Khobar a few times already but never had a glimpse of its neighboring city. So off we went one Friday morning.

Jubail is one of the cities in the eastern province of the kingdom. Since it is a host of industrial cities, I haven't imagined it to have a greener landscape. Upon entering the city, the landscapes were more inviting and relaxed.

We visited the Al Nakheel Beach. It's still summer here but we didn't care much (at first) about the humidity and the scorching heat. We didn't bring picnic mats because we thought that there would be cottages like in Half-moon beach, luckily we found a carpet tucked away near the palm hut that was available. We laid it down the sand, ate some snacks while looking at the clear sea and the people enjoying the beach.

View from the palm hut

Clear waters and palm trees in the distance

A family swimming at high noon

A man fishing in the no-swimming zone

It was almost noon when we decided to leave the palm hut because it was becoming too hot. We looked for a restroom and then found a better spot to just hang around. There were enough spaces for picnics and family get-together, and play pens for children. But since it was summer when we went, there were no children playing. I would imagine the place to be jam-packed when the climate gets cooler.

Trees providing shade to most benches

Swings in the play pen

After my husband took a short nap on one of the benches, we headed somewhere else and wished to visit the beach in the cooler months.