Dammam is the capital of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province and the centre of the oil-rich Tri-Cities area (Dammam, Khobar, and Dhahran). The region is home to Saudi Aramco headquarters and a large expat community. Roads in the Eastern Province are generally well-maintained and well-signposted, making it one of the more driver-friendly regions of the Kingdom.
The Driving Licence Process in Dammam
- 1.Enrol at a licensed driving school — Dallah is the most widely available
- 2.Complete the required theory classes based on the official Moroor handbook
- 3.Pass the computer theory test — 30 questions, 70% pass mark (21/30)
- 4.Complete the required practical driving lessons
- 5.Pass the practical driving test in the school compound and on public roads
- 6.Pay the licence issuance fee and collect your Saudi driving licence
Required Documents
- •Valid Iqama (residency permit) or National ID
- •Valid passport with current visa (expats)
- •Medical fitness certificate from an Efada-approved centre (~SR 150)
- •Passport-sized photographs with white background
- •Booking confirmation from Absher
- •Licence issuance fee payment via Sadad (~SR 500)
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- •Dallah Driving School — present in Dammam and across the Eastern Province
- •Al-Futtaim Driving Centre — available in the Eastern Province region
- •Local Moroor-approved schools — check Absher for current list
Local Driving Tips for Dammam
- •The King Fahd Causeway connecting Dammam to Bahrain is 25 km long — its approach roads require care and speed enforcement is strict
- •Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Road (the Corniche) connects Dammam to Khobar — heavily used and patrolled
- •Dhahran's roads near Aramco headquarters are very orderly — lower speed limits apply
- •The Eastern Province has a high concentration of heavy trucks serving the oil industry — maintain extra following distance
- •Sea fog from the Gulf can reduce visibility dramatically in the early morning
- •Road conditions are generally excellent — some of the best-maintained roads in Saudi Arabia
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