"Ancient Oasis" Al Qatif by Bashir-1

Al Qatif Travel Guide: 17 reviews and 50 photos

There are a lot of more pics of huge farms with dense palms. This is where we were all surrounded by these palms farms. Size 4

in the 1940's ... simple life

Overview top look but not clear because it is old black & white.

Intro Updated Nov 23, 2004
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Old mud home with covered alley. - Al Qatif

Traditional Houses Things to Do (2)

I will see if the VT members like to see these types of things. If so, I will add more with addresses. more travel advice

Fish Market Shopping (2)

These are fresh fish. You have a wide range of selection from the many kinds. This picture shows you few kinds. Click... more travel advice

Traditional [Thuresday] Market Shopping (2)

This market called Souk Alkhamees , which means Thursday Market. It opens weekly on Thur morning. If you go in summer,... more travel advice

Dense Palm Farms Things to Do (2)

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Travelogues (1)

Written Jun 2, 2006

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Traditional Market

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Comments (17)

shelnlin Jan 27, 2008 at 1:12 AM Report Abuse

I really enjoy catching up with you Bashir and seeing your pages again. Have a wonderful day today.
freddie18 Nov 9, 2006 at 5:04 AM Report Abuse

Hi Bashir. I have been to Qatif many times during my Aramco days. I have had good memories of the Qatif farms with my Qatifi sadiq. I have not updated my Qatif page...now I will. Regards from Freddie of Toronto
edachsund Oct 16, 2006 at 10:40 PM Report Abuse

Salam ramadhan from Malaysia. Dates fruit is always nice to have for breaking fast.
Cristian_Uluru Jun 21, 2006 at 5:08 AM Report Abuse

Very interesting page!! Very nice the ones of the market!!
pollon Jun 14, 2006 at 10:36 AM Report Abuse

wonderful pics and I do like markets not to mention how much I do like berries and dates (I remember some very good biscuits with dates ;-)...)
hivaoa1 Jun 8, 2006 at 11:40 AM Report Abuse

hello! These black and white pics are beautiful ^__^ Welcome back to my country! I'd like to visit more of middle east, it's full of history and culture! respect ;-)
kyoub Jun 4, 2006 at 4:33 AM Report Abuse

Very interesting photos of the market. The dates sound delicious.
drolkar Jun 4, 2006 at 4:10 AM Report Abuse

A lovely travelogue ! But... $1000 for a pair of pigeons?! What kind of pigeons are those..? And how is dried camel milk used? Sorry for all of my questions!! Regards from Rome - Catherine
MalenaN Jun 3, 2006 at 11:10 PM Report Abuse

The red and brown wowen bowls looks very beautiful!
TheWanderingCamel Sep 13, 2005 at 11:27 PM Report Abuse

Aren't markets like this fascinating? I love them and can spend hours fossicking around, taking photos, etc. Thanks for the email. leyle