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Capital of Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
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Dammam (الدمام,ad-Dammām) is the largest city in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, and the 3rd largest city in the kingdom after Riyadh and Jeddah.
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The 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. In summers, fish stink usually fills the entire corniche strip and humidity levels remain very high.
Al Morjan island is a small artificial island with a monument in the center, located as an extension to the Corniche. This is a good place to have an afternoon walk, which of course depends on the weather.
Visit 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.
حمام ابو لوزة
Historic hamam (Turkish bathhouse) dating back to 11th century CE.
Historic Portuguese fort, built between 1515-1520 CE. The base of the fort, however, dates back at least another 2000 years.
This has a capacity of 26,000 and is the home ground for Al-Ettifaq, who play soccer in Pro League the top tier, and Al-Nhada playing in the third tier.
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Swiss International Al Hamra
8 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.
By plane
SAPTCO runs comfortable shuttle buses between the airport and the bus station roughly hourly (SR12). The trip takes around 45 minutes.
By train
Dammam railway station is about 8 km from the city centre, connects to Abqaiq (40 min), Hofuf (1:10) and Riyadh (3:30).
By bus
By road
Dammam is well linked by the kingdom's modern highway network and the GCC road. Riyadh is 4 hours.
Public transport is poor. Taxis and "dubbabs" dominate the market, and are usually used by the lower scale foreign workers.2 is the standard fare for anywhere to anywhere! Best deal is thus the rent a car.
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