Overview
Dhahran is a compact city built around Saudi Aramco and academia, home to the company headquarters and a large residential camp. It is the corporate and educational core of the oil region.
Location & living
It sits between Dammam and Al Khobar, adjacent to major highways and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. Stock is dominated by the Aramco residential camp and nearby compounds, suiting energy professionals and academics.
Strengths
- + Premier employer on the doorstep
- + Secure, amenity-rich communities
- + Strong schools
Considerations
- − Limited open-market stock
- − Demand narrowly tied to Aramco