Canadian expats treat this as their backup caffeine plan.
Tim Hortons sits airside in the Passenger Terminal at Dammam (DMM), past security, and usually comes up when the Starbucks queue spills into the corridor. It’s a straightforward café setup: counter service, a glass case with Timbits and doughnuts, and a small fridge with bottled drinks. Expect mid-range prices ($$), roughly SAR 10–14 for a regular coffee and more for specialty drinks.
The headliner here is the classic Double-Double Coffee, pulled from the standard Tim Hortons menu. Several reviews mention the coffee tastes a bit weaker than in Canada or Dubai, but acceptable if you just need caffeine before a Gulf Air or Saudia departure. Food is limited to Timbits, doughnuts, and basic sandwiches; you won’t see the larger hot-food menu you might know from bigger city branches.
Hours aren’t clearly posted online, but travelers report finding it open for late-night banks of flights after 23:00, with some complaints about slim pastry choice after midnight. That matches the “backup” role: if you’re on a 02:30 departure, you might get fresh coffee but the last lonely chocolate dip. Rating hovers around 3 out of 5, which tracks with “fine, not special.”
Regulars use this spot when the Starbucks line looks like a 20–30 minute hit to their buffer. Service here gets called out as quicker, especially on weekday evenings when regional departures bunch up. Some repeat passengers buy coffee here, then walk the length of the Passenger Terminal instead of hunting for one of the limited seats nearby.
Tip: if you care about strength, ask for an extra espresso shot in your Double-Double, and check the pastry case before ordering anything sweet during late-night hours.
Double-Double Coffee