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. Dammam deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Dammam
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.
How to Get to Dammam
Plane
When flying to Dammam, you’ll arrive at Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM), which is located 31 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Dammam include Emirates, Qantas Airways and Air France. The shortest flight to Dammam from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 1h 30m.
Bus
Gulf Air operates bus routes to Dammam.
Airlines serving Dammam
Where to stay in Dammam
Average rates range from around AED 240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 376 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dammam
Most booked hotels in Dammam
Hiring a car in Dammam
Hiring a car in Dammam costs AED 130 per day, on average, or AED 261 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Dammam.
The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Intermediate (Chevrolet Captiva or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Sunny or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.