Eid Mubarak! Eid Al-Fitr is expected to commence on Wednesday, April 10. Please review the following updates regarding activities and services adjusted over the Eid holiday period. 

Eid operating hours  

During Eid, some Community Life facilities and services operate on a slightly amended schedule, including KAUST Health, off-campus buses, restaurants, retail outlets, and more. These changes are outlined below.  

Food and retail hours 

All food and retail outlets along the University Spine will be closed during Eid, except the Campus Diner. Other food and retail outlets in the community may have adjusted operating hours for Eid, and some are subject to change throughout Eid. The food and retail webpages will be updated with these adjustments before Eid break, and we encourage you to check back often.   

KAUST Health  

As always, 911 emergency response and the Emergency Department operate 24/7 throughout Eid. The clinic is closed from April 9 to 13. Normal opening hours resume Sunday, April 14. Learn More 

Transportation   

There will be no work haul bus and Jeddah medical buses during Eid. The Bus Services page will have updated schedule before the Eid holiday.  To help you travel to the airport during the break, there will be: 

• Complementary shuttle buses to the Airport Terminal 1 and back to KAUST. Learn more
• Complementary shuttle buses to Haramain Highspeed Railway Station, KAEC from April 4 to 6. Learn more

Mailroom Services 

All mail services will be closed on Tuesday, April 9 and Thursday, April 11. They will resume mailroom operations on Saturday, April 13.  

Travel Services 

Kanoo Leisure Travel Office will be closed during KAUST Eid break. Kanoo can be contacted at the following email addresses: 
leisuretravel@kaust.edu.sa   
travel@kaust.edu.sa  

For corporate travel, the 24/7 service will operate as normal and can be reached at 
travel@kaust.edu.sa 

Restaurant specials 

Explore a wide variety of restaurant specials and offers available at KAUST during Eid on the offers page. Check back often as new offers will be added frequently.

Learn more 

Luxury Eid Getaway at Al Khozama Hotel & Residences

The Ultimate Eid Staycation offer at Al Khozama Hotel & Residences is just what you need. 

Book this amazing deal during Eid Holidays, between 8th to 15th April 2024. 

Families with little ones will be pleased to know that they get complimentary stays for two children under 11 years of age.  

Learn more about this and other hotel offers here. 

Travel Offers 

If you are traveling this holiday, we also have special Eid holiday packages available to the KAUST Community.  

Staycation Activities 

The recreation centers will be going back to their normal opening hours for tons of fun with your family and friends during the Eid Holiday! Visit the bowling alley, cinema, wall climbing arena, playland and more. Learn more 

Pool Party 

Join us on Saturday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the Island Recreation Club pool for a fun-filled, lively pool party featuring giant inflatables, refreshing ice cream, and hot music to keep the party going. Learn more 

See all our upcoming events here.  

Share your Eid experience at KAUST with us on our Instagram page @KAUST.Life or use #KAUSTLife to get featured.  

Wishing you and your families  Eid Mubarak!  

Regards,  

Chris Sealey  
Vice President, Community Life