As the month of Ramadan is expected to take place from approximately March 11 to April 11, Community Life would like to wish everyone Ramadan Kareem. May this Ramadan bring joy, health and prosperity to you and your families.
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 restaurant and retail pages often, as times sometimes change throughout the month.
Special iftar offers
Many of our restaurants have special iftar promotions during the month of Ramadan. Check the offers page to learn more.
For people who are not fasting
Food and restaurant options that are open at lunchtime can be found on the restaurant page. This information includes the opening hours of the Campus and Facilities Diner and other restaurants open for breakfast and lunch.
We would like to remind individuals who are not fasting to refrain from eating, drinking, and smoking in public areas.
Recreation
All recreation centers other than the Island Recreation Club and Safaa Golf Club will adjust their operational times for Ramadan and will be open for a longer time at night. Outdoor Fields and Astro Pitches will stay open until 12:30 a.m.
Click on the below links to see the updated times of:
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.
Learn more about times in Jeddah here.
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.
For a curated list of Ramadan festivities, offers and specials, visit our Ramadan page.
