Do(s):

• Do wear clothes that are respectable. Men can wear long pants and sleeved shirts. Women can wear loose trousers or skirts, and long-sleeved shirts,
• Do wear a traditional abaya on top.
• Do carry your identification documents with you anywhere you go.
• Do follow the lines.There are different lines for men and women at various places and at times the timings are also different and one must check these rules before visiting any place.
• Do shake hands as a formal way of greeting for welcome and farewell.
• Do check the weather before going on outings.
• Do pay a tip to the services offered as it is considered good practice.

Don't(s):

• Smoking is banned in most of the public places.
• Anyone caught in possession of wine, beer or other alcoholic beverages can be put in jail.
• Photographs of government buildings, airport, women, military, and palaces are restricted.
• Maintain a respectable body language even if you are traveling with your spouse.
• Avoid tap water for any kind of internal use and use bottled water for drinking.

East Province, a part of the religious city of Saudi Arabia has strict prohibitions again alcohol consumption. Unlike many other cities, bars, night clubs, and pubs are not part of this culturally rich community. Fun and enjoyable nightlife are not just restricted to drinking, the city is adorned with many restaurants and classic dining places. The night wanderers even get the privilege to indulge in shopping and eating at malls that are open late at night. The malls such as Al-Rashid Mall, Dhahran Mall, and Othaim mall (Dammam) are good options to spend some interesting evenings and to dine out as late as 11:00 p.m.

• Dughaither Village is on the shore and provides a very good sea view and has lots of restaurants ranging from all seafood to the Canadian Meat Feast
• Visit Toy Town - it has a number of indoor parks filled with rides, video games, and intellectual games for kids
• Taybeen Museum is a must-visit to remember the things used in the 80s and 90s like groceries, and television
• Roses Garden
• Khobar Water Tower is an iconic symbol, a lot of lights, music, and fireworks activities

• Shopping at the Al Rashid, Othiam, and Galleria Mall
• Take an evening walk across the Golden Belt Walk
• Enjoy the local cuisines available at the various food stalls in the city
• Savor Kapsa, the national dish available in different restaurants
• Experience water sports at different beaches
• Gaming zones can be enjoyed at the malls

• Thonged-style leather Saudi sandals are very popular and also comfortable
• Traditional Saudi coffee pots called dallah 
• Gold jewelry
• Roasting pans and stirrers to prepare Arabian coffee
• Maamool mold to make cookies
• Pallets and pallets of rugs
• Amber beads for table decorations
• Vintage mixed jewelry
• Long woolen mantle called bisht