About Dhahran — Home of Saudi Aramco
Dhahran (Arabic: الظهران) is a city in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, most famous globally as the home of Saudi Aramco — the world's most valuable company and the world's largest oil producer. The Saudi Aramco compound in Dhahran is a self-contained city-within-a-city housing thousands of employees and their families in a campus with schools, hospitals, recreational facilities, and manicured gardens.
Dhahran also hosts King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) — Saudi Arabia's top-ranked engineering and science university — and King Fahd International Airport (DMM), which is located within Dhahran's administrative boundaries.
Key Locations in Dhahran
Saudi Aramco Headquarters
The global headquarters of Saudi Aramco, the world's most valuable company. The Dhahran compound houses thousands of employees in a secured campus with residential, educational, and recreational facilities. Visitor gate drop-offs available.
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
Saudi Arabia's foremost engineering and technology university, ranked among the top universities in the Arab world. Home to 15,000+ students and leading petroleum engineering research programs.
Saudi Aramco Exhibit (Oil Museum)
A world-class museum documenting the history of oil discovery in Saudi Arabia and Saudi Aramco's role in the global energy industry. Open to visitors with prior arrangement.
King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
Located within Dhahran's administrative boundaries, DMM is the primary airport for the entire Eastern Province. Serving 9+ million passengers annually with domestic and international routes.
All Taxi Routes from Dhahran
Frequently Asked Questions — Dhahran Taxi
How far is Dhahran from Dammam Airport?
55 km · 40 minutes. King Fahd International Airport (DMM) is actually within Dhahran's administrative boundaries. We provide direct airport-to-Dhahran transfers with meet & greet included.
Can your drivers access the Saudi Aramco compound?
Our drivers deliver to all designated visitor gates at the Saudi Aramco Dhahran compound. Passengers needing inside-compound access should arrange gate passes with Aramco security beforehand.
Do you transfer to KFUPM?
Yes. We provide direct transfers to King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) for students, faculty, and visitors.
Do you offer corporate accounts for Aramco in Dhahran?
Yes. Monthly consolidated invoicing is available for Saudi Aramco corporate accounts in Dhahran. Contact our corporate desk on WhatsApp.