Qaisariya Al-Ahsa Souq

Oldest market of the region where traders come from different regions.. Now it is under Saudi heritage and preserve nicely.. We visited on saudi Foundation day, celebrations are ongoing nice vibe .. Must visit place if are history lover..

Nice old and traditional small shops.. People are so welcoming and passionate about the culture.

I just came here today. I totally enjoyed the events and how realistic they were. Totally recommend coming here

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I am looking forward to be more and more improved by the government and municipality.
Really nice place and destination in the region.

Fantastic place to taste Saudi-Hasawi traditional style. Very well renovated souq which is a must when visiting AlHasa

Local music concert is always there on night time.. Friday and Saturday.. Saudi culture u can see

Very authentic local market in a refurbished set of buildings. Very well presented with many interesting areas.

I visited the Qaisariya Al-Ahsa Souq recently and was very impressed with its size and atmosphere. The market is divided into several sections, each specializing in a different type of goods. I found everything from traditional abayas and perfumes to souvenirs and housewares.

It is a historic market located in the Al-Rafa'ah district in Al-Ahsa, east of Saudi Arabia. It is one of the oldest and largest souks in the region, and is known for its wide variety of traditional goods, including jewelry, handicrafts, textiles, spices, dried fruits, and tea.

The vendors at the souq were very friendly and welcoming. They were happy to answer my questions and help me find what I was looking for. I also appreciated the fact that the souq was clean and well-maintained.

Overall, I had a great experience at Qaisariya Al-Ahsa Souq. It is a must-visit for anyone interested in learning about traditional Saudi Arabian culture and shopping for unique souvenirs.

Here are some of the things I liked about the souq:

The wide variety of goods available
The friendly and welcoming vendors
The clean and well-maintained environment
The historical significance of the souq
I would definitely recommend Qaisariya Al-Ahsa Souq to anyone visiting Al-Ahsa. It is a great place to learn about the region's culture and to find unique souvenirs.

Here are some tips for visiting the souq:

Wear comfortable shoes as you will be doing a lot of walking.
Bring cash as many vendors do not accept credit cards.
Be prepared to bargain. This is a traditional part of shopping in the souq.
Take your time and explore all the different sections of the market.

The best place containing the real old time

Great place to visit with family. Extremely traditional architecture and cultural place to visit really enjoy the food & shopping

The best experience in Saudi so far for me. The people were open, friendly, and generous. The stalls had interesting and good quality merchandise. We enjoyed it very much!

UNESCo heritage place. Old and gives that ancient feelings and vives with modern people.....

This souq is an incredible place to visit when in Alhasa. If at all possible go at night Thursday or Friday. The place will be pretty dead during the day.

Traditional market with a variety of items sold, from men's thoob to abayas to spices. There are coffee shops between entrances which is good for resting. The road is now under maintenance but once its done the entrances should be more accessible.

Perfect to explore on a weekend and get some souvenirs or traditional clothes, and try some local dishes. It’s free to enter, hence difficult to find a parking spot.
I would come back again.

Qaisariah Souq

As-salaamu alaykum dear Sisters and Brothers,

Have been there twice in the last 2 years I have been living in Al Hofuf, Al-Ahsa.

It's a beautiful heritage market that has a lot of traditional Saudi things.

Its a must visit if you are in Al hofuf for the first time or moved here to stay.

There are a lot of craft items, shops for traditional clothes for adults as well as children. Lots of colourful hand crafted footwear you will never find in other parts of the city.

The entrance of the complex is very interesting as the doors and windows take you to a bygone era.

I love visiting this place and I highly recommend you visit it in a group in the evenings when the place is lite up and gives you a feel of being in a market.

It is an amazing area .a lot of dates ,Arabic coffee market thier in addition of Arabic traditional clothes thier .
Also there are old coffee shops where you can eat traditional food like hummas, fool ,falafel ,balaleet etc..... and many types of hot and cold drinks like tea ,Arabic coffee..
I advic you all to visit this area.

Amazing experience in this Qaisariah Souq! 👍I bought prayer dresses and some spices .
It has wonderful collection of Abaya and winter arabic coats. 🕌Very traditional atmosphere in clean and well organized. The building is absolutely beautiful . It’s a must for foreigner to feel arabic atmosphere! 👍😉🥰

Loved it . There are many things you can see and buy. However the prices are a bit high but it is worthy