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Dammam guide
Dammam (Arabic: ad-Dammam) is a port city located east of Saudi Arabia on the Persian Gulf. The city is located in the Al-Hasa province, and is the 3 largest city with 903,000 inhabitants (2010). If it is estimated metropolitan area, the population is increasing the entire 2 million.
Dammam is the most oil-rich region in the world, and is known to be the headquarters for Saudi Arabia’s oil industry. The city is also an important commercial center, and is also the terminus of the railway line from Riyadh – Saudi Arabia’s capital city.
Harbor “King Abdulazis Sea Port” is the country’s second largest, was founded in the 1940s.
Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Dammam include National Museum – with a focus on the country’s history and culture with such archaeological and ethnographic exhibits, “Heritage Village” – museum with great antiques from all over the country and “Dammam Corniche ‘- the 4 km long coastal strip that extends from Aziziah Beach to Tarot Island.
Also King Fahd Park is a great destination. This is a green oasis in Dammam with trees and shrubs, artificial lakes, cafes, artificial lagoons, waterfalls, fountains and theme park Saudi.
Dammam is known for its beautiful sandy beaches and the popular beach area “Half Moon Bay”, a visit. There are also two theme parks. South of this area has excellent diving opportunities.
The city is otherwise a dolphinarium and a zoo. In addition, Dammam good shopping with large commercial complexes, malls and shops and several markets.
The nearest airport is King Fahd International Airport, located 35 miles northwest of Dammam.