🏙️Saudi Arabia
Dammam
Dammam offers energy sector opportunities — oil industry center, affordable living, but limited cultural amenities and industrial environment.
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Population
1.5 million
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Highlight
Oil industry center and Gulf coast
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Country
Saudi Arabia
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Air Quality
75 (Moderate)
The Eastern Province capital and energy industry hub
Quick stats
Cost Index
50/100
Rent (1BR center)
SAR 40,000–80,000/year
Median Salary
SAR 10,000–18,000 gross
Internet
50–300 Mbps
Safety
Very safe; industrial area security
Transport
Cars essential; limited public transport
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
Al FaisaliyahAl ShatiAl BadiyahAl MazruiyahAl AdamahAl JalawiyahAl NoorAl MuhammadiyahKing Fahd District
Key Sectors
Oil & GasPetrochemicalsIndustrial ManufacturingLogistics & Shipping
✓ Advantages
- •Heart of Saudi oil and gas industry
- •Lower cost of living than Riyadh/Jeddah
- •Close to Bahrain via King Fahd Causeway
- •Growing petrochemical and industrial sector
- •Established expat communities
! Considerations
- •Less cosmopolitan than major cities
- •Limited cultural and entertainment options
- •Industrial environment
- •Smaller job market outside energy sector
Dammam FAQs
Energy industry opportunities?
Major hub for Saudi Aramco and petrochemical companies. Excellent opportunities for engineers and technical professionals.
Access to Bahrain?
King Fahd Causeway provides easy access to Bahrain for weekend trips and additional entertainment options.
Cost advantages?
More affordable than Riyadh/Jeddah with good compound facilities. Better value for families.
Industrial environment?
Heavy industrial presence with refineries and plants. Consider location when choosing housing.
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