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Island Getaway
IN DAMMAM Sit back, relax and unwind at Marjan Island
By Afifa Jabeen Quraishi
One of the specialties of Coral Island is that visitors can enjoy a relaxed outing at any time of day or night. While the natural beauty of the island is visible in all its glory during the day, the illuminated corniche views and sparkling city lights in the evening make for spectacular sights. 78 DESTINATION SHARQIYA JUNE 2016
STAFF PHOTO/ALZAHRA ALDAWOOD
White sand, green meadows and a cool breeze welcome you away from the hustle and bustle of city life. All it takes is a 15-minute boat ride from Dammam’s corniche to reach the secluded Marjan Island, also known as Coral Island, popular for picnics, fishing, boating and visiting its lighthouse as well as the Dolphin Village.