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Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Top food to try in Dammam

6 dishes to eat in Dammam, what is in them, and where they belong.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Gulf-style machboos

Gulf-style machboos
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Rice with fish or shrimp rather than lamb, reflecting the coast.

2. Sayadiah

Sayadiah
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Fish with spiced caramelised rice, an Eastern Province and Levantine coastal dish.

3. Gulf shrimp

Gulf shrimp
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Landed locally and cooked simply, grilled or in rice.

4. Khubz and mahyawa

Khubz and mahyawa
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Flatbread with a fermented fish sauce from the Persian side of the Gulf.

5. Al Ahsa dates

Al Ahsa dates
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Khalas dates from the oasis, considered among the best in the kingdom.

6. Qahwa with saffron

Qahwa with saffron
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The Eastern Province blend runs lighter and more floral than Najdi coffee.

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