Ad Dammam Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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  On the ocean, not too big, not too small, some heat relief in the winter, many ethnicities living and working together. 


Con

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  High humidity in Summer, Expesnive busy Hotels 


In a nutshell

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  Great for family picnic.. beach outing and enjoy for long driving 

 

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Things to Do  

fishing

fishing, Ad Dammam

 MirrorCrax Says:  There aren't a lot of activities to do in Dammam but fishing is definitely one of them, you won't catch as much fish to catch as in Jeddah, but you'll sure spend some time, especially when there's good weather, the fishing spots you could go to are beside Funtime on the... 

Gigantic lamp ....

Gigantic lamp ...., Ad Dammam

 kenyneo Says:  Now I have found a lamp taller than me ....maybe there is a genie inside ? Man if the genie in Aladdin's lamp that huge , then this one is gonna be like Godzilla ...better not mess with it ! 

Hotels  

Sheraton Dammam Hotel and Towers

 2 Reviews and 27 Opinions  The hotel was renovated, and it looks much prettier now. The rooms look more beautiful after they... 

Restaurants  

Steak House: Consistently classic soup and salad

Steak House: Consistently classic soup and salad, Ad Dammam

 MirrorCrax Says:  steak house is a locally developed brand of steak restaurants who has earned itself a prominent place in the hearts and minds of both locals and experts alike. It's most notable sales edge is the all-you-can-eat soup and salad buffet, which is always fresh and tasty.The... 

Copper Chandni: Great Indian Food in Dammam, Al Khobar and Riyadh

Copper Chandni: Great Indian Food in Dammam, Al Khobar and Riyadh, Ad Dammam

 jerry102de Says:  The Copper Chandni is a chain of four resturants. The food is excellent, the presentation is very nice, and the ambiance is like going to old Bombay.Open for lunch and then again at 7PM in the evenings. Chicken - Murg Korma, my wife likes the Tawa Prawns 

Friday's, Chillis, Apple Bee's, Pizza Hut: No problem with American Food Some Time hehe

Friday's, Chillis, Apple Bee's, Pizza Hut: No problem with American Food Some Time hehe, Ad Dammam

 anees Says:  By Khobar corniche, You can find many American food chains such as Friday's, Chilli's, Apple Bees, Pizza Hut, and for your hot drinks, you can go to Starbucks. BBQ Tacos, 

Altanoor: Qatif sandwich growing local fast food

Altanoor: Qatif sandwich growing local fast food, Ad Dammam

 anees Says:  They have started their business with a hole in the wall sandwich shop some 15 years ago as i think, but now, they turned to become the most successful sandwich chain in town, with a very good business. and I love eating their sandwiChs.They have several branchs including... 

Al Shate' Mall - Food Court: A little bit of everything

Al Shate' Mall - Food Court: A little bit of everything, Ad Dammam

 MirrorCrax Says:  This is what the food court has:1. Mcdonald's : Burgers and happy meals2. Popeye's: Fried Chicken and a little bit of fried fish and shrimp3. Dajen: Fried Chicken4. KFC: Fried Chicken5. Peking: Chinese food, i used to like it then stopped liking them after changing their... 

Dammam fish market: Don't miss the fresh Sea Food

Dammam fish market: Don't miss the fresh Sea Food, Ad Dammam

 MirrorCrax Says:  This is basically a source of fresh fish of all kinds with the best prices you could get. There's a huge gap between restaurant prices for fish and what you get there at the fish market, it's just fun to go there and check out the fresh fish even if you won't buy.One of the... 

Nightlife  

None: No Night life

None: No Night life, Ad Dammam

 gaolei Says:  There is no nightlife in Saudi Arabia. Don't get your hopes up, there is nothing to do except go to dinner. None, there is nothing to dress for. 

Hang out with friends or the family: Rent Farm, Walk by Corniche, Join Pals in Cafe

Hang out with friends or the family: Rent Farm, Walk by Corniche, Join Pals in Cafe, Ad Dammam

 anees Says:  Being with you pals is all great, and to rent farm, or beach resort, or set in cafe for hot drink or water pipe would add more fun to your time. Dammam, Kobar, Jubail, Qatif are full of places for friends to spend their nights in relaxed and wonderful mood. Corniches in... 

Transportation  

Riyadh-Dammam by Train

Riyadh-Dammam by Train, Ad Dammam

 anees Says:  Sine 1947, when construction work commenced for the current railway network in the Kingdom linking Riyadh the capital city with Dammam in Eatern province through Hafuf and Biqaq cities. Saudi Railways Organization operates several passangers trains every day between Riyadh... 

Ad-dammam airport

Ad-dammam airport, Ad Dammam

 marimar_72 Says:  We flew from Jiddah to Ad Dammam with Saudia Airline,the flight took about 2 hours.I was really impressed with Ad dammam airport,its clean,practicle and well mentained. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

taboo issues

taboo issues, Ad Dammam

 MirrorCrax Says:  Do not talk about liquor, drugs or sex openly, even to fellow nationals at work, even if provoked.Do not ask about any nationa'l's wife's health, try to drop the wives out of the conversation, and definitely do not ask about her name or the daughters' names, unless told... 

Conversation Pitfalls

Conversation Pitfalls, Ad Dammam

 MirrorCrax Says:  Try in all circumstances to avoid engaging in political conversations, religious conversations, or any criticizm of the saudi culture, even if asked to!sometimes you maybe provoked to draw a comparison between nationals in two different areas in saudi, try to be diplomatic,... 

Tourist Traps  

Alleged Taxis

Alleged Taxis, Ad Dammam

 MirrorCrax Says:  Once you get off the plane in any airport in saudi you may be bombarded with "Taxi!" offers from nationals, which may at first seem like a legitimate service, regulated by the law and local authorities, IT's MOST LIKELY NOT! Those are usually men and teenagers looking for a... 

King Fahad Causeway Island

King Fahad Causeway Island, Ad Dammam

 anees Says:  During my regular driving short trip from Kobar to Bahrain, I notice large number of Asian workers gathering with their families in the artificial island in the midway between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. They seems enjoy the view of being some where out the main land of the... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Take a short tour into the Gulf by boat

Take a short tour into the Gulf by boat, Ad Dammam

 anees Says:  You can take a half an hour sea trip by boat from Dammam corniche (Jazeerah Al Marjan). The company called Aroos Al Khaleed, and they operate daily between 4 pm and 9 pm. The trip would cost you 20 Saudi riyals for every adult, and SAR 10 for every child.The double decker... 

Ahhhhh Another Sunset in the Desert

Ahhhhh Another Sunset in the Desert, Ad Dammam

 JT251889 Says:  I took this one in September 2003 in the oilfields near Hofuf. 

Favorites  

What are the restriction for Ladies

What are the restriction for Ladies, Ad Dammam

 Ranjitha Says:  What are the restrictions for ladies to move around in Dammam? I mean other than the dress code, can a lady move alone/with kids in shopping malls (the way it is in India)? Do you suggest any website to get more info on this? Will be obliged if you can give practical info. 

Searching for a flat

Searching for a flat, Ad Dammam

 MirrorCrax Says:  When you want to look for a flat in Dammam, you should realize that you should have be armed with two things 1. a method of transport, and 2. A looooooooooooot of patiencefirst off you gotta know that bachealor accomodation is different from family, and has different areas... 

The Place

Plan a Ad Dammam vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Ad Dammam locals

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The People

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Advice from the Locals
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 Al-Khobar and Udhailyah - I am livinng and working right now in Udhailyah (close to Hofuf) and occationally work in Al-Khobar. I haven't had much time to travel but have taken many photos while wokring that I would like to... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hello Travellers, I would like to buy a treadmill and Ab doer Twist equipment ,since i am in Dammam for more than 6 months. Will... 

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A: Regarding your question I feel you have two options 1. You visiting Shopping malls in area( find out sports shops) 2. You can order from Amazon or internet)... 

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Top Ad Dammam Writers

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I landed here on Feb 14 ....Valentine's day ...

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 When I first came here ....I dont have much idea about this place ...but look what she has in store for me .... Ad Dammam, town in eastern Saudi Arabia, in Ash Sharqiyah (Al Hasa) Province, on the...... 

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Dammam - the lake and the lights

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 Dammam's only outlet is it's corniche and it is definitely brilliant, it has a long stretch where you could enjoy a great walk, or sit on the pasture and smoke a shisha or let the kids play in their... 

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Dammam and Khobar, Coastal Towns, Shop Walk by Sea

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 These three cities have grown so quickly in the past 5 decades making a huge metropolitan area, attracting large number of people from all over the Kingdom who dreamt to work in oil and petrochemical... 

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I was Scared

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 I started from Kolkata on 22nd for Chennai..had a night halt.. My flight for Ad-Dammam was at 9:35 am on 23rd Apr. 2005 So everything was in hurry since i woke up in the morning .. People and my close... 

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Al-Khobar and Udhailyah

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 I am livinng and working right now in Udhailyah (close to Hofuf) and occationally work in Al-Khobar. I haven't had much time to travel but have taken many photos while wokring that I would like to... 

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