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You are certain to make a stop at the Al Rashid Mall. Its position in the city is quite historic,<br />
built in 1995 when the city needed to meet mounting development needs, Architect<br />
Rashid bin Saad Al-Rashid was entrusted with the task of designing this huge national<br />
project. Al Rashid Mall design adopts an architectural concept that <strong>com</strong>bines Arab-<br />
Islamic architectural heritage with the latest international techniques in construction<br />
and processing, to reflect the architectural renaissance witnessed by the kingdom. The<br />
design of the mall was based on extensive field research on the most important and<br />
largest shopping malls in the world, particularly in both the USA and Europe.<br />
While you are on the Corniche a visit to The Scitech Technology Center is a must.<br />
Officially known as the Sultan Bin Abdul-Aziz Science and Technology Center, it is an<br />
exciting and educational place to visit with family when in Al Khobar. Located on the<br />
Corniche, the educational center consists of seven main halls which house over 350<br />
exhibits related to science and technology. The exhibits are presented in an interactive<br />
style making it interesting for kids and adults alike. There are also numerous experiments<br />
that visitors could partake in, while at the center. The Scitech Technology Center also<br />
houses an IMAX theater where visitors can watch educational movies about animals and<br />
nature. The center also hosts several courses and conferences that are quite popular<br />
amongst locals as well as the expatriate <strong>com</strong>munity. With so much to see and do, the<br />
Scitech Technology Center is a remarkable place that is definitely well worth a visit when<br />
in Al Khobar.<br />
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