The visual icons in the Eastern Province are associated with their locations as architectural or natural icons. They can be used as symbols referring to the province they belong to, within Saudi culture in general, and include the following:
Al-Ahsa Oasis
In 2018, it was added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization 'UNESCO' World Heritage Sites list as one of the largest ancient palm oases in the world.
King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra)
Ithra Center is located in the city of Dhahran and is one of the landmarks of the Eastern Province. It is renowned for its distinctive architecture, with its structure inspired by various rock formations that collectively symbolize unity.
Al-Khubar Water Tower
Al-Khubar Water Tower is located on an island surrounded by water leading to the North Corniche of al-Khubar. It consists of three floors and is one of the architectural icons indicative of the province.
Al-Uqayr Port
Al-Uqayr Port is one of the oldest seaports in the Kingdom. It has served the province since the first millennium BCE and became a significant landmark of the Kingdom after the discovery of oil fields. It was previously a venue for receiving delegations and conducting negotiations.
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