Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dammam to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Dammam

Dammam in August
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dammam in August
Estimated hotel price
$141
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

DMMDammam King Fahad Intl
HOFHofuf Al-Ahsa

Airlines serving Dammam

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,679 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,642 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,024 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,149 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,062 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,455 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,589 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,351 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,117 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (925 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (288 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (653 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,122 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (392 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (184 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dammam

From 5-star hotels such as the Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Convention Centre to great affordable options like the Dammam Palace Hotel, Dammam offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $178 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dammam

Most booked hotels in Dammam

Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$269+
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Aloft Dhahran
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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Le Méridien Al Khobar
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$244+
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Sofitel Al Khobar The Corniche
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$225+
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Hiring a car in Dammam

The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Compact (Hyundai Creta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Compact (Hyundai Creta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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