Al-Mutayrifi Travel Guide

City City in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

Along the Persian Gulf coast of Eastern Province, Al-Mutayrifi registers as a stopover for seafood stalls, working harbors and date markets; travelers notice oil-industry infrastructure, local coffee shops and seaside fishing piers.

Costs

Very cheap local costs: $20-$40/day

Food and lodging are inexpensive but very limited.

Safety

Conservative, generally safe for visitors

Follow local customs; avoid after-dark wandering alone.

Best Time

Cooler months (November-February)

Hot summers are intense; winters milder.

In This Guide

Why Visit
Best Things to Do
Bucket List
Best Time to Visit
How to Get There
How to Get Around
Where to Stay
Where to Eat

Local Time

8:27 AM

GMT+3

Weather

84°F

Overcast

Population

5,962

Infrastructure & Convenience

Few tourist facilities, basic shops and mosques nearby.

Popularity

Visits mainly for local commerce and industry.

Known For

Desert landscapes, oil-industry influence, date palms, Arabic coffee, conservative culture, local markets, small-town life, mosques

Al-Mutayrifi lies in Saudi Arabia's oil-rich Eastern Province near major industrial hubs.

Why Visit Al-Mutayrifi? #

Set in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, Al-Mutayrifi gives travelers a look into oasis agriculture and Gulf coastal life. Palm groves and the wider Al-Ahsa Oasis shape the landscape, while date farms and traditional gahwa (Saudi coffee) anchor local hospitality. Small souks and roadside stalls showcase fresh dates and regional treats, offering quiet encounters with everyday customs away from major urban centers.

Best Things to Do in Al-Mutayrifi

All Attractions ›

Jawatha Mosque

Ruined early Islamic mosque, one of Arabia's oldest

Mosque

Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium

Multiuse stadium in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Stadium

Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape

Vast oasis with historic palm groves and irrigation

Historical Site

Al-Mutayrifi Bucket List

Best Time to Visit Al-Mutayrifi #

Al-Mutayrifi is best from November through February when temperatures are mild and outdoor life is comfortable. Summers are extremely hot and uncomfortable for prolonged daytime activity.

Summer

May - September · 35-45°C (95-113°F)

Relentingly hot and often humid inland heat makes daytime activities exhausting; mornings and evenings offer slightly more tolerable windows for errands or travel.

Winter

November - February · 10-25°C (50-77°F)

Mild, pleasant weather ideal for exploring outside, errands, and long walks - evenings can be cool, so a light layer is handy.

Spring

March - April · 20-35°C (68-95°F)

Fast-heating days with increasing dust and haze; comfortable earlier in the season, but expect quickly rising temperatures by April.

Best Time to Visit Al-Mutayrifi #

Climate

Al-Mutayrifi's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 11°C to 42°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

MayOctoberNovember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

49°

Warmest Month

-2°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

46%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

13 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

10.6h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

41%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

15 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

11.2h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 27°

33%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

20° – 33°

28%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

12 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Very High

12.6h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 25°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

31°C

Temperature

25° – 38°

19%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

13.3h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

34°C

Temperature

27° – 41°

13%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 42°C and lows of 29°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

35°C

Temperature

29° – 42°

16%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

13.4h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

35°C

Temperature

28° – 41°

21%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.9h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

32°C

Temperature

26° – 39°

25%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Very High

12.2h daylight

October

October is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

22° – 35°

32%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 29°

43%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

10.8h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

48%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

10.4h daylight

How to Get to Al-Mutayrifi

By Air

(No reliable airport/air service data available):

By Train & Bus

(No reliable rail or scheduled bus information available):

Where to Stay in Al-Mutayrifi #

Budget

Al-Mutayrifi area / Dammam - SAR 80-250/night

Al-Mutayrifi lies within the Eastern Province and has few public listings; budget travelers generally stay in Dammam or Jubail for options.

Mid-Range

Dammam / Jubail region - SAR 220-500/night

Local options are limited; for dependable mid-range hotels and business facilities, Dammam offers the nearest selection.

Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Convention Centre - Reliable mid-to-upscale business hotel.
Novotel Dammam Business Park - Modern mid-range chain hotel.

Luxury

Dammam luxury hotels - SAR 500+/night

There are no known luxury hotels in Al-Mutayrifi itself; premium hotels are concentrated in Dammam and the Eastern Province's urban centres.

Dammam Marriott Hotel - Upscale option with full services.
Hyatt Place Dammam - Higher-end chain hotel in Dammam.

Where to Eat in Al-Mutayrifi #

Breakdown of cuisine types found across Al-Mutayrifi's restaurants and food venues, based on OpenStreetMap data.

Burger

Chicken

Sandwich

Pizza

Tea

Arab

Fish

Kebab

Indian

Chinese

Lebanese

Regional

Fried Food

International

Nearby Cities #

Al-Bataliyah (Al-Ahsa)