Al-Khobar is the dynamic metropolitan city of the Eastern Province. Along with Dammam and Dhahran, the cities form the so-called Greater Dammam, given the little distance between the two cities and their similarities. Khobar is home to some of the biggest malls and entertainment centres in Saudi Arabia. The large expat community residing in Al-Khobar and nearby has helped Khobar become the diverse, bustling city it is today.