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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dammam has to offer.
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. The shortest flight to Dammam from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 3h 40m.
Bus
Gulf Air operates bus routes to Dammam.
Airlines serving Dammam
Where to stay in Dammam
Average rates range from around ₹ 5,256 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,556 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 ₹ 2,574 per day, on average, or ₹ 10,295 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 66% cheaper than airport locations in Dammam.
Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dammam, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.