The city is located 188 kilometers from Pekanbaru is the second largest city in Indonesia. Dumai was initially a small hamlet on the east coast of Riau Province, which later became its own city in 1999 as a result of the expansion of Bengkalis Regency.

Dumai plays an important role as a center for transportation and regional and international trade. This is because the city is in the cross-international trade area of ​​the Malacca Strait. Dumai's economic growth rate was recorded quite quickly, especially from the sectors of industry, transportation, trade and agriculture. The fast growing industry in this city is oil and palm oil plantations.

Transportation in Dumai City is certainly very developed. One of them is seen from the existence of Pinang Kampai Airport in the south of the city center. This civil airport serves commercial flights to and from the cities of Batam, Medan, Jakarta, Pekanbaru and Sungai Pakning. You can get flight tickets to Dumai from Wings Air, TransNusa Air, Pelita Air Service, and EastIndo airlines.

The Most Popular Destinations in Dumai City

The strategic location of the city on the beach makes Dumai saves potential of natural and cultural tourism. The progress of the city also makes Dumai suitable for shopping tourism destinations. The most popular attractions in this city are:

1. Bandar Bakau Dumai

Location: Jalan Nelayan Laut Ujung, Pangkalan Sesai, Dumai Barat, Riau.

This 31-hectare area offers ecotourism where visitors can explore swamp forests filled with mangrove forests, while learning to preserve the ecosystem. Bandar Bakau Dumai also organizes natural school programs that invite students to study the coastal environment. Not only that, visitors can also participate in various interesting programs, such as mangrove seedling planting events, and art appreciation.

2. Danau Bunga Tujuh

Location: Bukti Batrem, Dumai Timur, Riau.

Danau Bunga Tujuh stretches 45 hectares to provide a variety of interesting recreation that is able to perfect a vacation in the middle of nature. Fresh panoramic views of the vast lake with shady trees surrounding will accompany visitors that do picnic here. You can relax in a lakefront cottage or go surrounding the lake on a wooden boat and water bicycle. You can do these activities all day long.

3. Pantai Marina Puak Teluk Makmur

Location: Teluk Makmur, Medang Kampai, Riau.

The rocky beach is one of the newest destinations in Dumai City. Located about 20 kilometers from the city center, a beach that was once abandoned is now a popular attraction. Beautiful beach views completed with the presence of water sports, culinary centers, jungle tours, relaxing huts, and children's playgrounds.

The Most Popular Places to Eat in Dumai City

People buy flight tickets to Dumai for various reasons. Whatever it is, be sure to perfect your visit to Dumai by eating delicious food in the following popular restaurants:

1. Rumah Makan Pak Datuk

Location: Jalan Jenderal Sudirman 321, Bintan, Kepulauan Riau.

Open every day, 07:00 - 21:30 WIB

This restaurant was chosen as number one restaurant in Dumai according to TripAdvisor versioni. This restaurant offers a variety of Minang specialties with very complete variants and authentic flavors. The best menu recommendations at Rumah Makan Pak Datuk are Gulai Ayam, Ayam Pop, and Baluik Goreng Kariang (Belut Goreng Renyah).

2. Mahkota Seafood and Ikan Bakar

Location: Jalan M. Husni Thamrin, Pangkalan Sesai, Dumai Barat, Riau.

Open every day, 9:00 - 22:00 WIB.

This seafood specialty restaurant has been serving visitors since June 21, 2002. This restaurant looks simple but the area is very large so it is perfect for a shared meal. The menus shown are Fish, Squid and Roasted Shrimp. The grilled menu feels special because it is soaked in special spices and carefully burned on top of charcoal.

3. Pondok Kayu Resto

Location: Jalan Sultan Hasanuddin 110, Ratu Sima, Dumai Barat, Riau.

Open daily, 10:00 - 22:00 WIB.

A restaurant in the form of a wooden cottage with alang-alang roof is the perfect destination for seafood lovers. Pondok Kayu Resto offers beautiful semi-open dining places to ensure visitors can enjoy fine dining. The menu is very diverse, with several typical Riau food choices.