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View Middle East on the mapAn industrial port city and international cruise gateway on the Gulf coast

Dammam

Dammam · Saudi Arabia · View on map

Located on the Persian Gulf, Dammam is the central city of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province and a hub of the country's oil industry. Nearby are a sea highway to Coral Island and beach resorts.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Port highlights

About 1.15 million
Population
A desert climate. Summers are extremely hot and humid, while winters are relatively mild.
Climate
Arabic
Language
Saudi Arabian riyal (SAR).
Currency
November to March
Best time to visit
Local food
KabsamandishawarmaArabic coffee
Sights
King Abdullah ParkDammam CornicheKhobar Island (King Fahd Causeway)Eastern Province MuseumHalf Moon Beach
Monthly average high / low temperatures
22°
10°Jan
24°
12°Feb
28°
15°Mar
34°
20°Apr
40°
25°May
43°
28°Jun
44°
29°Jul
44°
29°Aug
41°
26°Sep
37°
22°Oct
30°
17°Nov
24°
12°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: DHAHRAN · about 19.2 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)111 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water and beer are somewhat cheaper; meals cost about the same; coffee and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

SAR 0.75
Water 330 ml
SAR 17.00
Coffee
SAR 24.00
Inexpensive meal
SAR 10.50
Local beer
SAR 19.00
Big Mac

Prices in Dammam. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

B — One connection
Ease of access

Details being researched: Nearest airport, Airport to port (approx.)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

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Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Dammam” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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