Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Cruise Port

Dammam

Capital of Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

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Overview

Dammam is a cruise port in Saudi Arabia. It lies on the coast at approximately 26.433, 50.1.

About Dammam

Dammam is the seat and largest city of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. An industrial port city on the coast of the Persian Gulf, it had a population of 1,386,166 as of 2022, making it the country’s fifth-largest city after Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, and Medina. Dammam forms the core of the Dammam metropolitan area, also known as Greater Dammam, which includes the neighboring governorates of Khobar and Qatif. As of 2022, the metropolitan area’s population was 2,743,318, making it the third-largest in the country.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Dammam — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Dammam

وسط الدمام
وسط الدمام
Dhahran Techno Valley
Dhahran Techno Valley
Saudi Aramco airplanes parked in the general aviation terminal, King Fahd International Airport
Saudi Aramco airplanes parked in the general aviation terminal, King Fahd International Airport
Dhahran Airport Terminal nighttime
Dhahran Airport Terminal nighttime

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 43°C in Jul and coolest around 20°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
20°
12°
Feb
23°
13°
Mar
28°
17°
Apr
33°
20°
May
38°
25°
Jun
41°
29°
Jul
43°
30°
Aug
43°
30°
Sep
40°
27°
Oct
36°
23°
Nov
29°
20°
Dec
24°
15°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Dammam the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Dammam, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →