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Dammam The guide was updated: 2024-09-19

Though it might get overlooked in favour of larger, more glamorous cities, like Riyadh or nearby Doha, the discerning traveller will not want to pass up the opportunity to visit Dammam. As if the stunning desert scenery alone was not enough to enchant visitors, the city also offers heaps of fine dining, great shopping, and some of the most pleasant green spaces, parks and seaside walkways you are likely to find at a desert destination.

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Population:	1.35 million (2024)
Currency:	1 riyal (SAR) = 100 halalas
Search Accommodation:	Hotels »
Emergency numbers:	Police: 999 Fire: 998 Ambulance: 997
Newspapers:	Saudi Gazette: www.saudigazette.com.sa Arab News: www.arabnews.com
Opening hours:	The working week is generally from Sunday to Thursday with some businesses open Saturday morning. Government offices: 7:30am–2:30pm. Banks: 9:30am–4:30pm. Private businesses: 8am–noon and 4pm–8pm.
Tourist information:	General Authority for Tourism and National Heritage in the Eastern Region. Al Abdulkareem Al Mo'amer Tower, Eastern Road, الخليج، Dammam, Saudi Arabia Opening Sun–Thu 8am–3:30pm +966 13 809 6065 www.gea.gov.sa

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While the Dammam area offers many interesting and beautiful historical and cultural sights and museums, the city's wonderful outdoor life is what makes it stand out as a destination. With tons of parks and green spaces, it is a city to experience out in the open, when the sometimes stifling weather permits. Walk along the Corniche and breathe in the fresh sea air to understand what the city is all about. Be sure not to miss great monuments like the Tarout Castle.

Dolphin Village

Dolphin Village

This amusement park and entertainment village, located at the entrance to Coral Island, houses rides, swimming pools, daily sea animal shows and occasionally a circus, as well. Dolphins and seals will delight young visitors with their coordination and tricks.

King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture

King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture

A cultural hub with the objective of inspiring and empowering creative minds. The King Abdulaziz Centre is located in the nearby city of Dhahran. Their library is a free-entry facility, spanning four floors and housing more than 240,000 volumes and audiobooks in Arabic and English. Here you'll also find a cinema, a theatre and a museum, for which guided tours are available.

Corniche

Corniche

Dammam's new corniche stretches along 4 kilometres of sublime coast, providing the city and its people with wonderful stretches of walkways, running paths, relaxed park seating and green areas. It is the perfect place for a picnic and some people watching, especially in the early evenings, when the weather is best.

Tarout Castle

Tarout Castle

Just east of the area of Al Qatif is Tarout, a small island containing a number of fascinating historical sights. Chief among them is beautiful Tarout Castle, which dates back to the 16th century. Interestingly, no one is sure whether it was built by locals to defend themselves from Portuguese attacks, or whether it was the Portuguese who built it to defend themselves from Turkish attacks.

King Fahd Park

King Fahd Park

King Fahd Park is one of the largest and lushest parks in the Eastern Province, and its beautiful waterways and lakes, including numerous waterfalls and bridges, makes this one of the most serene places in Dammam. It also houses some amusement rides and restaurants, making it a great place for the whole family to spend an afternoon.

Al-Marjan Island

Al-Marjan Island

Also known by its English name, Coral Island is an artificial island connected to Dammam by a bridge. The tiny island contains a wonderful park, where locals and tourists enjoy spending time, taking advantage of the top-class facilities, green areas and children's playgrounds. Ferry rides, which include a meal, can be taken to and from the island.

Dammam Regional Museum

Dammam Regional Museum

Located in the very pleasant Sea Front of the King Abdullah Park, this fantastic new museum takes visitors on a detailed trip through the fascinating archeological history of the Dammam region, from prehistoric times all the way to the present day in the museum's six exhibition halls.

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