Abu Loza's Bath

Abu Loza's Bath is an ancient bathhouse featuring mineral sulfur water, located in the village of Al-Bahari in the western part of Qatif Governorate of Eastern Saudi Arabia. The bath was constructed in proximity to the Eye of Abu Loza, which historically served as a treatment site for skin diseases and joint pain. The bathhouse was primarily frequented by the pearl hunters and residents of Qatif Castle, many of whom were merchants and influential figures in the region.

Currently, Abu Loza's Bath is managed by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, which has enclosed the site with a wire fence and assigned a local volunteer for its maintenance. Despite these efforts, the structure faces several challenges, including the risk of cracking, debris accumulation, and a decline in the water supply, which could lead to its closure to visitors and tourists. Notably, the spring associated with Abu Loza experienced a complete drying up in the 1980s, which occurred later than similar springs in the governorate.

Prior to this decline, the water level in Ain Bath reached heights of up to three meters.