Community Services
Shopping, services, support—all easily accessible on campus
KAUST offers a variety of community resources to help students, faculty, staff, and their families enjoy active, healthy lives by balancing their professional and family commitments with satisfying leisure and travel opportunities. The University offers shuttle bus and taxi services for faculty, staff, students, and their families. Complimentary bus service is also offered to the nearby cities of Jeddah and Mecca.
The Harbor District commercial center offers all the services and conveniences that members of the University community need, including:- a grocery store
- a dry cleaner
- a theater with cinemas and a stage for live performances
- a bank
- a travel agent
- a post office
- a beauty salon
- a variety of restaurants, cafes, and fine-dining options
Community and residential services are provided and include:
- daycare centers
- home maintenance
- high-speed Internet
- satellite television
- electricity and water
- refuse removal
- local telephone service
The University also provides many resources for family support through the Office of Work/Life Resources.
Visit the Moving to KAUST section to learn how the university supports the relocation of its faculty, staff, and their families to its facilities.