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$ 104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dammam in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 104
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

Airlines serving Dammam

KLM
Good (1,473 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,800 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,138 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,435 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,812 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,214 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (197 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (296 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (970 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,171 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (413 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (664 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$ 125 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)
S$ 160+
Aloft Dhahran
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 97+
Holiday Inn Al Khobar - Corniche By IHG
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 86+

Hiring a car in Dammam

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dammam, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dammam, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.