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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dammam has to offer.

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When to visit Dammam

Dammam in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dammam in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 105
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.

Plane

When flying to Dammam, you’ll arrive at Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM), which is located 31 km from the city centre.

Airports near Dammam

Airlines serving Dammam

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (647 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (392 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,107 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 S$ 74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 134 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dammam

Most booked hotels in Dammam

Aloft Dhahran
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 99+
Sofitel Al Khobar The Corniche
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 158+
Sumou Al Khobar Hotel فندق سمو الخبر
4 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
S$ 74+

Hiring a car in Dammam

The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Compact (Class Compact SUV 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 (Class Compact SUV 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.