Dammam travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dammam

With a population of 768,602, Dammam is the largest city in Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dammam has to offer.

When to visit Dammam

Dammam in March
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dammam in March
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dammam in July, when the average temperature is 35 °C, and the highest can go up to 42 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dammam, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Dammam

Plane

When flying to Dammam, you’ll arrive at Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM), which is located 19 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Dammam, you’ll arrive at Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM), which is located 19 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Dammam

Airlines serving Dammam

Lufthansa
Good (4,573 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,399 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,274 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,544 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (391 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (703 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (481 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (191 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (177 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (454 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (47 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (992 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dammam

Average rates range from around $113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $183 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dammam

Most booked hotels in Dammam

Boudl Gardenia Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$110+
Carlton Al Moaibed Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$154+

Hiring a car in Dammam

The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Dammam

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