About Dammam Corniche Festival

The Dammam Corniche Festival transforms the scenic Arabian Gulf waterfront into a vibrant celebration of Eastern Province culture. Free to attend, it offers something for every member of the family along the beautiful Dammam seafront.

What to Expect

Live performances on multiple stages along the Corniche. A food village featuring Eastern Province delicacies — fresh seafood, harees, machboos. Family rides and children's entertainment zones. Cultural exhibitions about the region's pearl diving heritage and oil discovery history.

Schedule Highlights

• Opening Parade — March 1
• Eastern Province Food Week — March 1-7
• Pearl Diving Heritage Exhibition — Throughout
• Children's Festival — March 8-10
• Closing Fireworks — March 15

Tips

The festival is completely free — just show up! The Corniche is beautiful at sunset. Try the fresh fish from the Eastern Province fishermen. The spring weather is perfect (20-28°C) making outdoor events very enjoyable.