Top places to visit in Dammam

• Mall of Dhahran

  Market · 4.5 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Major Eastern Province shopping mall with 400+ stores, hypermarket, large food court, and ice rink.

• Half Moon Bay Beach

  Beach Resort · 4.6 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

  Saudi Arabia's most popular beach resort — a 3-km crescent of white sand and shallow, warm turquoise Gulf water, 45 km south of Al Khobar. The beach has resort hotels, watersports, jet ski hire, and beach clubs. The calm, shallow water…

• King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra)

  Museum · 4.8 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

  Striking 2017 cultural complex in Dhahran by Snøhetta — museum, library, theatre, energy exhibit, kids's tower.

• King Fahd Causeway (Bahrain–Saudi Bridge)

  Bridge/Causeway · 4.3 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The 25-km causeway linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain across the Arabian Gulf — completed in 1986 and for years the longest bridge in the world. A popular day trip from Dammam and Al Khobar, the crossing offers expansive Gulf views and access…

• Dammam Corniche

  Waterfront Promenade · 4.3 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 10-km waterfront promenade along the Arabian Gulf — Dammam's main public space. The Corniche features a heritage village, sculpture garden, marina, children's amusement areas, and King Fahd Park. Best in the cooler months…

• King Fahd Park Dammam

  Nature · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Major urban park along the Corniche — landscaped gardens, lakes, jogging paths, family playgrounds.

• Dolphin Village (Aquatic World)

  Wildlife · 4.2 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Eastern Province's aquatic theme park with dolphin shows, seal performances, large aquarium.

• Al-Qatif Oasis

  Heritage · 4.5 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Historic palm oasis town with a Friday market, old mosques, traditional Gulf architecture, fishing dhows.

• Dammam Heritage Village

  Heritage · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Open-air museum showcasing traditional Eastern Province architecture, crafts and Gulf maritime heritage.

• Tarout Island & Castle

  Heritage · 4.6 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of the oldest continually inhabited islands — 5,000-year-old Phoenician-era Tarout Castle ruins.

Things to do

• Half Moon Bay Beach Day Activity · 5 h
• King Fahd Causeway Drive and Bahrain Day Trip Activity · 8 h · from SAR 89 per person
• Dammam Corniche Evening Walk Activity · 1.5 h
• Ithra (King Abdulaziz Center) Guided Tour Cultural · 2 h · from SAR 50 per person
• Tarout Island Castle & Heritage Tour Heritage · 1.5 h · from SAR 30 per person

Where to stay in Dammam

• Al-Corniche Waterfront about SAR 6,750 per night

  Hotels along the 5 km Dammam Corniche facing the Arabian Gulf. Walkable seafront dining.

• King Fahd Road District about SAR 4,500 per night

  Convenient central location between Dammam and Al Khobar, near causeway.

Hotels

• Radisson Blu Hotel Dammam 5-star · INR 7,650 to INR 18,000 per night
• Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Towers 5-star
• Radisson Blu Hotel Dammam 4.5-star

Where to eat

• Al-Seef Seafood Restaurant Seafood, Khaleeji, Saudi · about SAR 75 per person
• Ushi Dammam japanese · about SAR 84 per person
• Al Baik Dammam Corniche fast_food, saudi · about SAR 32 per person
• Najdia Restaurant Khobar-Dammam saudi · about SAR 84 per person

Getting to Dammam

Airport: Dammam (DMM)

How visitors arrive in Dammam

• Flight into King Fahd Airport By air from Riyadh · common

  The airport lies well outside the city and handles domestic and international flights. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Train from Riyadh By train from Riyadh · common

  Trains connect Dammam with Hofuf, Abqaiq and Riyadh. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus or drive from Riyadh By road from Riyadh · possible

  SAPTCO coaches and the national highway network connect Riyadh; Bahrain is reached over the King Fahd Causeway. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• SAPTCO airport shuttle bus

  SAPTCO shuttle buses link King Fahd International Airport with the SAPTCO bus station, just north of the city centre. The airport sits well out in the desert. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Taxi from the airport

  Taxis cover the same route into the city. Uber and Careem are described as popular for booking rides locally. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Car Rental Self
• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Causeway Taxi Scams

  King Fahd Causeway, Dammam side

  Unofficial taxis claim Uber does not work at the border and demand inflated cash fares.

  How to avoid it: Uber and Careem both work at the causeway. Book inside the app before exiting immigration.

Best time to visit Dammam

• Jan 22°C
• Feb 24°C
• Mar 29°C
• Apr 35°C
• May 41°C
• Jun 44°C
• Jul 45°C
• Aug 45°C
• Sep 42°C
• Oct 37°C
• Nov 29°C
• Dec 23°C

More in Saudi Arabia

• Makkah
• Riyadh
• Madinah
• Jeddah
• AlUla
• Abha

Frequently asked questions about Dammam

How many days do you need in Dammam?

A typical trip to Dammam is 1-2 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Dammam?

The highest-rated places in our Dammam guide are King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), Half Moon Bay Beach, Tarout Island & Castle, Mall of Dhahran, Al-Qatif Oasis.

Where should I stay in Dammam?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Dammam: Al-Corniche Waterfront, King Fahd Road District.

How do I get around Dammam?

Ways to get around Dammam covered in our guide: Self-drive car, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Dammam?

Scams reported to us for Dammam include Causeway Taxi Scams. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Dammam?

Average daytime highs in Dammam run from 22°C in Jan to 45°C in Jul.

Which airport is nearest to Dammam?

The nearest airport to Dammam has the code DMM.