Dammam is the capital and the largest city of the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia. It is famous as the most oil rich region in the world but is also one of the most visited places by tourists. It holds social, economic, and cultural importance in the Eastern Province. It is part of the Dammam, Dhahran, and Khobar trio which is often referred to as the triplet cities. Tourists usually visit all three cities if they are visiting one. The city is lively and has many cafeterias and restaurants, some serving international cuisines as well.

It is home to more than 124 factories and industrial areas hence the industrial complex is completely engulfed by an urban mass. Dammam residents are a mix of several different ethnicities and nationalities. This has led to development of many malls and other attractions. The Dammam Corniche, a green strip of grasslands facing the Gulf is an ideal spot for a picnic and spending quality time with family. Some tourists also take the ferry to Al Morjan Island. It is a small artificial island a little distance from the Dammam Corniche. It has a monument in the centre and is a good place to take a walk in the evenings. The tourists who visit Dammam make it a point to visit and get their picture clicked next to the Flagpole. It is 60 meters high and the tallest flagpole in the whole kingdom.

The Al-Karia Ash-Sha'abia is a great place to explore while in Dammam. It is a place that truly reflects the Saudi culture and has a museum and a restaurant within. Tradition Saudi food can be experienced here and as it is close to the Corniche it attracts most foreign tourists. Although most attractions are near the Corniche, some parts of the town are inaccessible due to lack of decent local transport. In such situations, car hire in Dammam is the only option for tourists. Car rental in Dammam is very economical as fuel is cheap compared to the other parts of the world.

The Ash-Shate'a mall and Marina mall are two malls near the Corniche and are very posh and up market. Many international cloth and food franchisees have their outlets here. The suburbs and hotels are further away from the commercial area making car hire a desired option for tourists. Driving around and exploring the city is fun as the roads are broad and straight and The Saudi culture is visible even on the streets and on the street side shops. With car rental tourists can enjoy city at their own pace and in the privacy and comfort of their own car.