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Dhahran
City in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Overview
Dhahran, a modern city in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, is renowned as the headquarters of Saudi Aramco and a center for the oil industry. The city features a blend of expatriate and local communities, green residential areas, and proximity to the urban hubs of Dammam and Al Khobar.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Region
Eastern Province
Population
138,135
Time Zone
Asia/Riyadh
Coordinates
26.29°, 50.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,240
Local Cost
$760
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
85
English
60
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
35.6°C
Winter Avg
17.8°C
Record High
47.0°C
Record Low
6.2°C
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
46 mm
Internet Speed
202 Mbps
Upload
123 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
22
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DHA
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 54 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.
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