Top expat cities

Saudi Arabia

Dammam

#4 Top 5 cities

Dammam is a functional base for work in the Eastern Province, though it is less distinctive and polished than Al Khobar.

Country overview

Population

1 252 523

Year-round temperatures

Day: 20°C až 41°C

Night: 10°C až 30°C

Climate

Very warm humid summers, a milder winter, and overall dry conditions.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Safety

8/10

Street crime is generally low, but hazardous driving, strict local laws, and possible regional security incidents around the Gulf require caution.

Natural disaster resilience

7/10

Extreme heat, dust storms, and occasional intense rain can disrupt the city; low-lying Gulf-coast areas can experience localized flooding.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 9/10
Internet stability 9/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Families
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇪🇬Egyptians
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Airport access
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good transport links

Cons

  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Noise
  • −Smaller expat scene