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?
Currency Exchange around Dammam/Dhahran area
fsaeed81
25 August 2014 23:22:58
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rareshine
26 August 2014 00:34:20
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Ask for an advance on your salary...no matter the exchange rate, you'll lose out
Mazrui
01 September 2014 10:49:00
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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
02 September 2014 11:26:21
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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 !
fsaeed81
06 September 2014 02:38:31
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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?
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