Gated international enclave — embassies, expat schools, green parks
1BR: SAR 60–90k/yr
(~$16–24k)
Diplomats
Expat families
C-suite executives
Riyadh's premier business spine — Kingdom Tower, luxury malls, fine dining
1BR: SAR 45–80k/yr
(~$12–21k)
Single professionals
Corporate expats
Luxury seekers
Northern Riyadh family district — villas, compounds, quiet streets
1BR: SAR 38–60k/yr
(~$10–16k)
Expat families
Saudi families
Villa seekers
Upscale northern enclave — gated compounds, wide boulevards, new retail
1BR: SAR 42–65k/yr
(~$11–17k)
Compound living
Expat families
KAFD professionals
Jeddah's prestigious coastal strip — Red Sea views, consulates, luxury villas
1BR: SAR 55–90k/yr
(~$15–24k)
Expat families
Diplomats
KAEC executives
Established central Jeddah neighbourhood — walkable, mixed community
1BR: SAR 40–65k/yr
(~$11–17k)
Mid-market families
Arabic-speaking expats
Long-term Jeddah residents
Al Khobar's central business district — walkable, mixed-use, close to Aramco
1BR: SAR 32–50k/yr
(~$9–13k)
Aramco employees
Single professionals
Expat couples
Waterfront living on the Gulf — promenades, dining, weekend destination
1BR: SAR 38–60k/yr
(~$10–16k)
Aramco employees
Expat families
Weekend lifestyle seekers