Dammam metropolitan area

The Dammam metropolitan area, or greater Dammam, is the metropolitan area associated with the city of Dammam and its suburbs. It is closely linked to the city through social, economic, and cultural ties. The largest metropolitan area in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, it is formed by three main neighboring cities: Dammam, Dhahran, and Khobar, sometimes referred to as the "Triplet Cities". It has an estimated population of 4,140,000 as of 2012. Greater Dammam also includes many other smaller cities such as: Al Qatif, Safwa and Ras Tanura. As a major metropolitan area, it is known for its fishing and pearl diving heritage, oil industry, arts, entertainment, popular music and sports legacies. The area includes a variety of natural landscapes, parks, and beaches with a recreational coast

Dammam metropolitan area

The Dammam metropolitan area, or greater Dammam, is the metropolitan area associated with the city of Dammam and its suburbs. It is closely linked to the city through social, economic, and cultural ties. The largest metropolitan area in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, it is formed by three main neighboring cities: Dammam, Dhahran, and Khobar, sometimes referred to as the "Triplet Cities". It has an estimated population of 4,140,000 as of 2012. Greater Dammam also includes many other smaller cities such as: Al Qatif, Safwa and Ras Tanura. As a major metropolitan area, it is known for its fishing and pearl diving heritage, oil industry, arts, entertainment, popular music and sports legacies. The area includes a variety of natural landscapes, parks, and beaches with a recreational coast