Taxi to Ithra (King Abdulaziz Center)
The Architectural Icon of Dhahran
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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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