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SEDRA by ROSHN, Riyadh: Project and Phase Guide
SEDRA is ROSHN’s flagship master-planned community and the most recognisable off-plan address in Riyadh. Planned at roughly 30,000 homes across eight phases with around 400 amenities, it anchors the capital’s northern growth corridor near King Khalid International Airport and the Expo 2030 site.
Project snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Developer | ROSHN Group (PIF-owned) |
| Location | North Riyadh, airport corridor |
| Scale | ~30,000 homes, 8 phases, ~400 amenities |
| Status | Five phases launched; Phase 1 handed over from 2022 |
| Product | Villas, townhouses, some apartments - Salmani design |
| Buyer protection | Wafi-licensed off-plan sales with escrow |
Why SEDRA matters
SEDRA was the first ROSHN community to launch and hand over, making it the proof-of-concept for the Kingdom’s national developer. For buyers, that delivery history de-risks later phases: you can walk completed streets, see the build quality, and judge the amenities rather than relying on renders.
The location thesis is equally simple: Riyadh grows north. The airport, the Expo 2030 site, and the King Salman International Airport expansion all sit on SEDRA’s side of the city.
Phase progress
- Phase 1 - completed; first homes handed over in 2022.
- Phases 2–3 - launched, construction advanced.
- Phase 4 - launched, marketed as a premium expansion of the community.
- Phase 5 - launched; 2025 contracts added ~1,900 further units, premium villas, sports facilities, and SEDRA’s first retail mall.
- 2026 - ROSHN began assigning plots within SEDRA to private developers to accelerate build-out through partnerships.
Buying in SEDRA: process and cautions
The purchase follows the standard Saudi off-plan route - reservation, contract, milestone payments into escrow, handover - detailed in our step-by-step off-plan guide. SEDRA specifics to check:
- Which phase and district - pricing, handover dates, and disruption vary significantly between infill units near completed amenities and edge plots in newly launched sectors.
- Handover payment share - confirm how much of the price falls due at completion.
- Foreign-buyer zone status - non-Saudis should verify designated-zone eligibility under the 2026 ownership rules for the specific district.
- Resale and rental context - north Riyadh villa demand is strong, but compare SEDRA pricing against nearby districts like Al Narjis before committing.
SEDRA is a designated foreign ownership zone
One update materially improves SEDRA’s case for international buyers. When the Geographic Zones Document was approved in June 2026, SEDRA was named as one of Riyadh’s nine designated zones for non-Saudi ownership, alongside KAFD, Diriyah Gate, New Murabba and Qiddiya.
That removes the largest uncertainty a foreign buyer faced here. Rather than seeking assurances about eligibility, you are buying inside an area explicitly listed as open. The named list and the rules for each buyer category are covered in our guide to the designated ownership zones.
Note that non-Saudi owners should also budget for the disposal fee of up to 5% that applies on eventual transfer, on top of the 5% transaction tax. See the real cost of buying property.
Alternatives to compare
Before deciding, compare SEDRA against other Riyadh off-plan projects and read the wider Riyadh area guide for price context across the northern corridor.
References
Project details in this guide are drawn from public developer disclosures and official Saudi sources, current as of August 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is SEDRA located?
SEDRA is in north Riyadh, close to King Khalid International Airport and near the Expo 2030 Riyadh site - the city's main growth corridor. The location puts it on the airport side of the city with direct access to the northern ring roads.
How many phases does SEDRA have?
SEDRA is planned as roughly 30,000 homes across eight phases with around 400 amenities. Five phases have launched so far; the first phase completed with initial handovers in 2022.
Can foreigners buy in SEDRA?
Foreign eligibility depends on whether the relevant part of the community falls within a designated ownership zone under the law in force since January 2026. Riyadh operates zone-based foreign ownership, so confirm zone status with ROSHN and independently before reserving.
What property types does SEDRA offer?
SEDRA is primarily a villa and townhouse community in contemporary Salmani architectural style, with apartments in some districts, alongside schools, mosques, retail, parks, and sports facilities.