Dammam
Get in
By plane
King Fahd International AirportThis vast airport is about 50 km from the city centre, literally in the middle of the desert — you'll see sand dunes, camels and Bedouin tents on the way there. The world's largest airport by area, the airport is enormous and underutilized. Long-distance links are limited, but Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)has flights from all major cities of Pakistan and Lufthansa has flights to Frankfurt Airport. All domestic and international flights leave from the same terminal. If you have time to spare and need a meal, head up to the fourth floor (above check-in), where you'll find an observation deck and a cafeteria serving up a simple buffet. Once through security, there are virtually no facilities aside from a snack stall and a book shop.
SAPTCO runs comfortable shuttle buses between the airport and the bus station roughly hourly (SR12). The trip takes around 45 minutes. Alternatively, taxis can cover the same distance in half an hour and charge upwards of SR50.
By train
Dammam railway station is about 8 km from city centre, connects to Abqaiq (40 min), Hofuf (1:10) and Riyadh (3:30).-
Dammam Railway Station
address: Fatema Al Zahra St
By bus
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SAPTCO bus station
address: 11th StThere are regular services throughout the country, as well asSABTCO buses direct to Bahrain five times a day; see the Bahrain article for details.
By road
Dammam is well linked by the kingdom's modern highway network and the GCC road. Riyadh is 4 hours. Nearby Khobar is a 15 min drive, from where Bahrain is another half an hour by the King Fahd Causeway. Saptco runs regular buses.Get around
Public transport is poor. Taxis and "dubbabs" dominate the market, and are usually used by the lower scale foreign workers. SR.2 is the standard fare for anywhere to anywhere! Best deal is thus the rent a car. Taxis charge 10-20 SR for trips within the city proper.
Modern modes of public transportation that are becoming very popular include Uber and Careem cab booking services.
See
Dammam CornicheThe Dammam Corniche is basically a green strip facing the gulf. On a good weather day, you can have a nice picnic on the green grass.
Al Morjan islandAl Morjan island is a small artificial island with a monument in the center, it is located as an extension to the Corniche. This is a good place to have an afternoon walk, which of course depends on the weather.
FlagpoleVisit the tallest flagpole in the kingdom. Take a picture next to the 60-meter high flagpole. The flag availability on the pole can't be always guaranteed.
Do
1- Take a wake at Dammam new corniche, it's a newly refined corniche where walking -depending on the weather of course- on the walking track can be fun (best time between November till April) a track that is almost 4 kilometers long .
2- Visit AlKaria AlSha'abia (People's Village Restaurant) museum and restaurant, a nice place indicating Saudi culture, and where traditional delicious plates can be ordered, it's within corniche area.
3- Visit AlShate'a mall and Marina mall, two malls near corniche area, malls similar to those you find in western countries, where many international franchise restaurants can be found at the court area, nothing so special.
Buy
Gold! High grade gold is quite reasonably priced and beautiful to add to any jewelry collection. Just remember that at 24k the gold can literally bend by biting on it.
Drink
Sleep
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Sheraton Dammam Hotel And Towers Hotel
phone: +966 3 8345555address: 1st Street -
phone: +966 13 8333444address: King Khaled Street8 storey tower with 152 rooms, including 18 suites and executive floor. All rooms enjoy a city view. Non smoking rooms and disabled rooms are also available.