Dammam

This amusement park and entertainment village, located at the entrance to Coral Island, houses rides, swimming pools, daily sea animal shows and occasionally a circus, as well. Dolphins and seals will delight young visitors with their coordination and tricks.

A cultural hub with the objective of inspiring and empowering creative minds. The King Abdulaziz Centre is located in the nearby city of Dhahran. Their library is a free-entry facility, spanning four floors and housing more than 240,000 volumes and audiobooks in Arabic and English. Here you'll also find a cinema, a theatre and a museum, for which guided tours are available.

Dammam's new corniche stretches along 4 kilometres of sublime coast, providing the city and its people with wonderful stretches of walkways, running paths, relaxed park seating and green areas. It is the perfect place for a picnic and some people watching, especially in the early evenings, when the weather is best.

Just east of the area of Al Qatif is Tarout, a small island containing a number of fascinating historical sights. Chief among them is beautiful Tarout Castle, which dates back to the 16th century. Interestingly, no one is sure whether it was built by locals to defend themselves from Portuguese attacks, or whether it was the Portuguese who built it to defend themselves from Turkish attacks.

King Fahd Park is one of the largest and lushest parks in the Eastern Province, and its beautiful waterways and lakes, including numerous waterfalls and bridges, makes this one of the most serene places in Dammam. It also houses some amusement rides and restaurants, making it a great place for the whole family to spend an afternoon.

Also known by its English name, Coral Island is an artificial island connected to Dammam by a bridge. The tiny island contains a wonderful park, where locals and tourists enjoy spending time, taking advantage of the top-class facilities, green areas and children's playgrounds. Ferry rides, which include a meal, can be taken to and from the island.

Located in the very pleasant Sea Front of the King Abdullah Park, this fantastic new museum takes visitors on a detailed trip through the fascinating archeological history of the Dammam region, from prehistoric times all the way to the present day in the museum's six exhibition halls.