| Service (in Dammam) | Sedan | Staria (7) | Hiace (11) | GMC | GMC XL | Coaster (19) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City centre return (?5 km, 40 min free wait) | 100 SR | 175 SR | 250 SR | 250 SR | 300 SR | 450 SR |
| Wider city return (5-15 km, 30 min free wait) | 100 SR | 175 SR | 250 SR | 250 SR | 300 SR | 450 SR |
| Khobar / Half Moon Bay return (20-30 km) | 150 SR | 225 SR | 300 SR | 300 SR | 350 SR | 500 SR |
| Bahrain (one-way via causeway, ~100 km) | 350 SR | 450 SR | 500 SR | 550 SR | 600 SR | 700 SR |
| Waiting driver per hour (excl. free wait zones) | 80 SR | 100 SR | 150 SR | 175 SR | 175 SR | 225 SR |
Dammam is the administrative capital of the Eastern Province – a Gulf city with a working port, a world-class petroleum museum, calm beaches, and the causeway to Bahrain. The urban area spreads across Dammam, Al Khobar, and Dhahran as one conurbation, and our fixed per-vehicle fares cover return trips with free waiting in the inner zones.
| Attraction | Distance / time | Best vehicle | Book this trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dammam Corniche (9 km waterfront) | City centre – walk or taxi | Sedan | Book |
| Saudi Aramco Energy Exhibit (Dhahran) | ~20 km / ~20 min | Sedan | Book |
| King Abdullah Park | City centre – walk or 5 min | Sedan | Book |
| Souk Al-Samak (Fish Market) | Corniche south – 10 min | Sedan | Book |
| Al Khobar Corniche & dining | ~20 km S / ~20 min | Sedan | Book |
| Half Moon Bay beach | ~30 km S / ~30 min | Sedan or Staria | Book |
| Tarout Island (Jubail) | ~80 km N / ~60 min | Sedan | Book |
| Bahrain day trip (via causeway) | ~100 km / ~1-1.5 h | Sedan or larger | See route page |
| Full Dammam planner | 2-3 days | Any vehicle | See travel guide |
Three cities in one: Dammam, Al Khobar, and Dhahran function as one urban area – you can move between them easily in a private taxi. Al Khobar has the best dining, Dhahran has the Aramco Energy Exhibit, Dammam has the corniche and fish market.
King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain: ~25 km bridge crossing, ~45-60 min with border processing. Toll and formalities handled by your driver. Most nationalities get Bahraini visa on arrival. Best crossed weekday before midday to avoid queues.
Best time to visit: October-April for comfortable outdoor exploring (20-30°C). Summer (May-September) is very hot and humid – early morning or evening outings recommended.
Half Moon Bay: 30 km south of Dammam – free public beach access. Coral Beach Hotel offers day passes (~SAR 60) with sun loungers and pool. Weekday visits are much quieter than Friday crowds.
Aramco Energy Exhibit: Dhahran, ~20 min from Dammam. Free entry, Saturday-Wednesday 9:00-17:00. One of the best free museums in the Kingdom. Combine with Dhahran Mall for lunch.
Airport: King Fahd International Airport (KFIA/DMM) is ~35 km NW of Dammam. Fixed-rate private transfer to your hotel.
| Option | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ziyarah Taxi private | 24/7, pre-booked | Fixed fare from 100 SR, return trip pricing with free waiting, full per-vehicle table, door-to-door, available across all Eastern Province |
| Uber / Careem | App-based, dynamic pricing | Available in Dammam and Al Khobar – cheaper for very short rides, but surge pricing at peak times and no return-trip/waiting guarantee |
| Metered local taxi | Hail on street | Variable pricing, no fixed table, limited Bahrain cross-border service |
| Car rental | Airport / city desks | ~150-250 SR/day for sedan – useful for multiple stops, but our return trip fares with free waiting can be more economical for a day out |
Booking takes under a minute:
From 100 SR per vehicle for a city centre return trip with 40 minutes free waiting. The full per-vehicle table with 4 zones covering wider city, Khobar, Half Moon Bay, and Bahrain is published on this page.
Yes, with us. Ziyarah Taxi publishes a complete per-vehicle Dammam rate card – most local operators show a single from price or ask you to contact them.
Yes – Uber and Careem operate across the Eastern Province. For very short rides Uber can be cheaper. For return trips with free waiting and Bahrain crossings, our fixed fares are the better value.
The exhibit is in Dhahran, ~20 min from Dammam by taxi. Free entry, Saturday-Wednesday 9:00-17:00. Our 5-15 km return fare covers it.
~30 km south, ~30 min by taxi. Our 20-30 km return fare applies: 150 SR sedan. Beach access is free.
Yes – fixed rates from 350 SR sedan. The causeway toll and border procedures are handled by your driver. Door-to-door from your Dammam hotel to your Bahrain destination. See Dammam to Bahrain taxi.
Yes – Al Khobar is within the 20-30 km return zone. Jubail (~100 km N) is a longer trip. See our Al Khobar Travel Guide and Jubail Travel Guide for destination information.
Fixed fares from 100 SR per vehicle, 24/7, door-to-door – the only complete per-vehicle Dammam rate card on the field. City centre return from 100 SR with free waiting, Khobar from 150 SR, Bahrain from 350 SR, Dammam to Qatar Taxi from 850 SR. Send us a message and your driver will be waiting.