Currency Exchange around Dammam/Dhahran area

Member since 25 August 2014

fsaeed81New member25 August 2014 21:22:58

I've joined Saudi Aramco and will be relocating in about a month. I'll bring enough USD's to get me through a few months. Are there plenty of currency exchange places in the area? I know there is an exchange in the airport (typically most expensive option), there is a bank on the compound but they're a bit strict and mainly require you to open a bank account (something I cannot do until I receive an Iqama, so this option may not be work)...

So anyways, any suggestions on where I can get the best rates on currency exchange?

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rareshine Serial expat

Member since 29 November 2013

rareshineSerial expat25 August 2014 22:34:20

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Ask for an advance on your salary...no matter the exchange rate, you'll lose out

Mazrui Member

Member since 01 September 2014

MazruiMember01 September 2014 08:49:00

You simply take a cab to Seiko area (main road) at the traffic light next to where most people catch a taxi to Khobar you will find a bureau on your left. I guess there is much of them in Khobar as well.

gunner757 ViP

Member since 02 February 2014

gunner757ViP02 September 2014 09:26:21

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Here you go https://www.google.com.sa/maps/place/26 … !1s0x0:0x0

There are two exchange centers , side by side

I do go there always

There's a link to the map , and also uploaded the map here !

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fsaeed81 New member

Member since 25 August 2014

fsaeed81New member06 September 2014 00:38:31

Thank you. Do I simply tell the taxi driver to take me to the currency exchange in Seiko district or is there a certain name for them?

Also, the map helped a lot determining how far it would be from my residence. Thank you.

Also, am I correct to say the exchange at the Dammam airport will be worse off than local exchange centers in Seiko?