Things to do in Dhahran

Dhahran is accessible from both Dammam and Khobar by 6-8 lane expressways. Dhahran airport (DHA) was attached to the town, but now the new complex is about 65 km away, Dammam King Fahd Int'l Airport (DMM). Regular buses don't operate in the inner areas of Dhahran but are over-linked by Aramco. This bus service is for Aramco employees and dependents only. Dammam railway station is 18 km away. Dhahran itself lies on the Dhahran-Hofuf highway.

Dhahran has a hot desert climate, featuring summers among the hottest and most humid in the world, and virtually frost-free winters. Temperatures can rise to more than 40 °C in the summer, coupled with high humidity, given the city's proximity to the Persian Gulf.

Entrance to Ithra is free, but events and the cinema require tickets.