Dammam is the fastest growing city in Saudi Arabia with only 20,000 people in 1950 and almost a million today. The greater Dammam metro area has over four million people, a booming oil industry, and all the amenities expected in a diverse and affluent community. Dammam is home to multiple prestigious universities along with the impressive King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, complete with children's museum, library, theaters, and cinema. Visitors can relax on a walk down the beautiful, tree-

lined corniche or learn about the history of the area at the Dammam Regional Museum with its collection of historical artifacts, the most notable of which are from the Stone Age in Arabia. Dammam marries the best of history, including the ancient Tarout Castle made of red clay, with modern skill, represented by the impressive manmade Murjan Island and the Dammam Dolphin Village. For those who want access to everything a big city can offer but don't want to sacrifice culture or history, Dammam is the perfect fit.