Taxi to Ithra (King Abdulaziz Center)
The Architectural Icon of Dhahran
Book Taxi to Ithra (King Abdulaziz Center)
Visit Saudi Arabia's Cultural Heart
King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is an architectural marvel located near the "Prosperity Well" in Dhahran. It houses a massive library, an 18-story knowledge tower, and interactive museums.
Located within the Aramco area, navigating the correct visitor gates can be confusing for first-timers. Our drivers know the exact drop-off points for the main entrance and the theater.
Inside Ithra
- 1
The Library
A stunning 4-story library with over 200,000 books.
- 2
Great Hall
Host to international art exhibitions and conferences.
- 3
Energy Exhibit
A hands-on science museum explaining oil and energy.
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Access
"Only for Aramco employees."
False. Ithra is open to the public. You do not need an Aramco ID to visit the museum areas, just a visitor ticket/pass.
Getting There
"Hard to find."
It has its own dedicated public entrance from the highway, separate from the main Aramco residential gates.
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