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Off-Plan Property in Saudi Arabia
New launches, developer intelligence, and step-by-step buying guides for the Kingdom's Vision 2030 property boom - for residents and, since January 2026, foreign investors in designated zones.
- SAR 1tn+
- Vision 2030 construction pipeline
- 2026
- Foreign ownership zones opened
- Wafi
- Escrow-protected off-plan sales
Buying Guides
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Saudi Premium Residency Through Property Investment
The SAR 4 million property route to Saudi Premium Residency: what qualifies, the valuation and mortgage rules, fees, and how it differs from simply owning.
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Rental Yields in Saudi Arabia: An Investor's Guide
Rental yields in Saudi Arabia: what Riyadh and Jeddah actually return, why smaller units yield more, and how the rent freeze changes the investment case.
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Off-Plan vs Ready Property in Saudi Arabia
Off-plan or ready property in Saudi Arabia? The price gap, the payment structures, the risks each carries, and a straight test for deciding which suits you.
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Expat Compounds in Saudi Arabia: A Buyer's Guide
How expat compounds in Saudi Arabia work, where the best ones are in Riyadh and Jeddah, whether foreigners can now buy one, and what to check before you do.
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The Real Cost of Buying Property in Saudi Arabia
What buying property in Saudi Arabia actually costs: the 5% real estate transaction tax, exemptions, agency and financing fees, plus a worked example.
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Mortgages in Saudi Arabia: A Guide for Buyers in 2026
How mortgages in Saudi Arabia work in 2026: deposits, LTV caps, Murabaha and Ijara structures, what expats qualify for, and what non-residents can expect.
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Wafi Escrow Explained: Off-Plan Buyer Protection
How the Wafi programme protects off-plan buyers in Saudi Arabia: escrow accounts, milestone-based fund release, the 5% cap, and how to verify a project.
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Foreign Property Ownership in Saudi Arabia: 2026 Rules
Can foreigners buy property in Saudi Arabia? The 2026 ownership law explained: designated zones, residents versus non-residents, and what the rules restrict.
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How to Buy Off-Plan Property in Saudi Arabia
How to buy off-plan property in Saudi Arabia in 2026: Wafi escrow protection, payment plans, fees, and the process for residents and foreign buyers.
Off-Plan Projects
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New Murabba Riyadh: What Buyers Can Expect
New Murabba project guide: Riyadh's planned new downtown with 104,000 homes, its designated ownership zone status, the Mukaab, and the realistic timeline.
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Soleya at KAEC: Project Guide for Villa Buyers
Soleya project guide: 340 villas at King Abdullah Economic City between the Red Sea and Royal Greens golf course, with plot sizes, villa types and buyer checks.
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AMAALA Residences: Project Guide for Buyers
AMAALA project guide: Red Sea Global's wellness destination at Triple Bay, its branded residence collections, what has opened, and what buyers should check.
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WAREFA by ROSHN, Riyadh: Project Guide for Buyers
WAREFA project guide: ROSHN's 2,380-home community in east Riyadh, its wall-free design, amenities, construction progress and what buyers should check.
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ALAROUS by ROSHN, Jeddah: Project Guide and Buyer Info
ALAROUS Jeddah project guide: ROSHN's 18,000-home community near King Abdulaziz airport, phases, construction progress, amenities and what buyers should check.
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SEDRA by ROSHN, Riyadh: Project and Phase Guide
SEDRA Riyadh project guide: ROSHN's 30,000-home community near King Khalid Airport - phases, amenities, buyer process, and what to check before purchasing.
Area Guides
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Buying Property in Makkah and Madinah: The Rules
Property ownership rules in Makkah and Madinah explained: the designated zones, who is eligible, the corporate limits, and what drives these two markets.
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North Riyadh Property: Al Narjis, Al Malqa and Beyond
A buyer's guide to north Riyadh: Al Malqa, Al Narjis, Hittin and Al Yasmin compared on price and yield, plus what the northern land release means for supply.
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KAFD Riyadh: Property Guide to the Financial District
A buyer's guide to KAFD Riyadh: the King Abdullah Financial District's residential offer, why it is a designated foreign ownership zone, and what to check.
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Al Khobar and Dammam Property: A Buyer's Guide
Buying property in Al Khobar, Dammam and Dhahran: why the Eastern Province market is different, where prices sit, the Corniche premium and what to check.
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Diriyah Property Guide: Riyadh's Heritage Giga-Project
A buyer's guide to Diriyah, the heritage giga-project northwest of Riyadh: masterplan, Wadi Safar, construction progress, first handovers and what to check.
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Buying Property in Jeddah: Areas, Projects and Outlook
Where to buy property in Jeddah: north Jeddah and Obhur, the Jeddah Central waterfront project, new off-plan communities, and what foreign buyers need to check.
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NEOM Property in 2026: What You Can Actually Buy
A straight answer on NEOM property in 2026: what is built, why there is no public residential sales channel, and where to buy Saudi off-plan instead.
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Buying Property in Riyadh: Areas and Projects
Where to buy property in Riyadh: north Riyadh growth corridors, off-plan communities like SEDRA, price context, and what Vision 2030 means for the capital.
Developers
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Jabal Omar Development: Makkah Developer Profile
Jabal Omar Development Company profile: the listed Makkah developer behind 46 towers beside the Haram, its hotel partnerships, finances and what buyers check.
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Emaar, The Economic City: Developer Profile
Emaar, The Economic City explained: the KAEC master developer, its PIF majority ownership, what is being built, and how it differs from Emaar Properties.
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Red Sea Global: Developer Profile for Buyers
Red Sea Global developer profile: the PIF-owned company behind The Red Sea and AMAALA, what it has delivered, and what branded-residence buyers should check.
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Retal Urban Development: Developer Profile
Retal Urban Development profile for buyers: the listed Al Khobar developer behind Retal Rise and Marasi, its track record, and what to check before buying.
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Dar Al Arkan: Developer Profile for Property Buyers
Dar Al Arkan developer profile: Saudi Arabia's largest listed real estate developer, its track record, Shams Ar Riyadh, and what buyers should check first.
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NHC: Saudi Arabia's National Housing Company Explained
The National Housing Company (NHC) explained: Saudi Arabia's state housing developer, its Riyadh projects, the Sakani link, and what it means for buyers.
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ROSHN: Saudi Arabia's PIF-Backed Developer Profile
ROSHN developer profile for property buyers: PIF ownership, track record, communities like SEDRA and WAREFA, delivery record, and what to check before buying.