Community Life Ramadan operating hours & specials

During the holy month of Ramadan, operational hours are adjusted for retail shops and restaurants, off-campus buses, recreation facilities and programs, and more. Learn about these changes below:

Food and retail operating hours

The food and retail working hours are updated regularly on their respective pages on the Community Life website. Please check the food and retail page often, as timings sometimes change throughout the month.

Special iftar offers

Many of our restaurants have special iftar promotions during the month of Ramadan. These are included below. Please check the offers page for any new offers added during the month.

• Hejazi iftar buffet at the Ramadan tent for only 65 SAR per person and 35 SAR for children. | See Menu here
• Iftar Buffet at the Al Khozama Hotel | See Menu here
• Iftar Buffet at Al-Marsa Restaurant | See Menu here
• Arabic Iftar Buffet at Harbor Restaurant | See Menu here
• International Iftar Buffet at Campus Diner | See Menu here

For people who are not fasting, food and restaurant options that are open at lunch time can be found on the restaurant page. This information includes the opening hours of the Campus and Facilities Diner, Vera Pizza, 10th Hole, Steak Seven, Al Fresco Restaurant, and Great Bistro.

We would like to remind community members who are not fasting to refrain from eating, drinking, and smoking in public areas.

Recreation

The recreation centers will adjust their timings for Ramadan and will be open longer at night. Please note that there will be no ladies-only day at South Beach during Ramadan. 

Click on the below links to see updated timings of:

• Island Recreation Club
• Harbor Sports Club
• Bowling Center
• Harbor Library
• Racquet Club
• Safa Stadium Outdoor Pitches
• South Beach

KAUST Health

• As always, 012-808-0911 emergency response and the Emergency Department operate 24/7.
• Clinic hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.

Vet Clinic and Pet Shop

Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Click here for clinic hours in select Jeddah hospitals.

Transportation

The schedules for the work haul, medical, Thuwal and shopping buses have been adjusted and are available to review on the Bus Services page. 

Makkah buses will be offered on a daily basis and Madinah buses will be offered every weekend. Booking can be made here.

Learn more about all the activities happening at KAUST this Ramadan here.