attractions REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Dammam
Situated on the east coast, Dammam is one of the Arabian Gulf’s largest ports and a major gateway for the world into Saudi Arabia. Today, it is also a popular resort for visitors
HALF-MOON BAY Half-Moon Bay is located about a kilometre west of Highway 1 and gets its name from the semi- circular shape of the manmade reef. Originally constructed by local divers using old cars and trucks to create a reef for marine wildlife, the bay is extremely popular for its pristine white sand and the amusement park there. While the waters boast plenty of fish, the bay offers little coral growth compared with some other areas of the Gulf. However, most of the submerged vehicles are now covered in barnacles. The area is also the location of the Al Khaleej Makarim Village, one of the most famous luxury resorts on the Arabian Gulf.
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KING FAHD PARK A modern leisure space spread across 67 acres, this green expanse is the largest park of its kind in the kingdom where visitors will find cafés, pools, lagoons and fountains. Located halfway between
Dammam and Al Khobar, the park is a natural paradise with thousands of trees, bushes and plants. One of the best ways to appreciate this destination is to take a ride on the train at the Saudi Amusement Centre.
Open all day Groups of any size Top tip: take the park train
CORNICHE Located directly in front of Marina Mall, this spectacular strip is a popular place to take a stroll or
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Spend a full morning there to see it all Groups of any size Top tip: go early to avoid the crowds
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simply to sit and enjoy the view. Stretching from Al Azziziah Beach to Tarot Island, the Corniche is positioned in the middle of a wide semi-circular bay. Work on extending the original palm-lined promenade has been carried out in recent years with schemes to introduce restaurants and amuse- ment parks. It has also become a favourite spot for Saudis to display their love of art with modern installations lining the Corniche.
Best late in the day and early evenings
1 Dammam Corniche
2 ‘Te Sails’ roundabout in Dammam
MUSEUMS AND HERITAGE The Dammam National Museum showcases ancient relics, artefacts and remnants of handicrafts offering an insight into how inhabitants once lived and thrived in the area. Visitors can also explore the
kingdom’s oil history at the Saudi Aramco Exhibition Centre in Dhahran, 15 kilometres south of Dammam. It offers visitors a unique insight into this vital commodity, from its formation 180 million years ago to the way in which it has transformed Saudi Arabia’s history.
Allow at least two or three hours at each museum Group size: up to 20 Open Sat to Thu, 10am to 3pm
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