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

Dammam in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dammam in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 192
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 31 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Dammam include Emirates, flydubai and Air Mauritius. The shortest flight to Dammam from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 1h 30m.

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, flydubai and Air Mauritius. The shortest flight to Dammam from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 1h 30m.

Airports near Dammam

Airlines serving Dammam

Lufthansa
Good (4,701 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (518 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (57 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dammam

Average rates range from around AED 236 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 378 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)
AED 235+

Hiring a car in Dammam

Hiring a car in Dammam costs AED 152 per day, on average, or AED 303 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 4% 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 (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dammam costs AED 152 per day, on average, or AED 303 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 4% 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 (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.