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Al Raib vs Al Aqiq

Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.

The centers of Al Raib and Al Aqiq are about 34 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al RaibAl Aqiq
1 bedroomSAR 10,582.00about SAR 882 a monthSAR 12,000.00about SAR 1,000 a month

Al Aqiq is SAR 1,418 a year more (13%).

2 bedroomsSAR 15,108.00about SAR 1,259 a monthSAR 18,000.00about SAR 1,500 a month

Al Aqiq is SAR 2,892 a year more (19%).

3 bedroomsSAR 25,202.00about SAR 2,100 a monthSAR 28,000.00about SAR 2,333 a month

Al Aqiq is SAR 2,798 a year more (11%).

Known for

Only Al Raib: nothing else listed

Only Al Aqiq: Commercial hub, Healthcare, Shopping, Warm climate, Government, Expat friendly

Al Raib

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What residents say

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Al Aqiq

Al Baha's main commercial hub in the fertile valley

Pros and cons

  • Best shopping and dining options in Al Baha
  • Modern healthcare facilities
  • Good schools and educational institutions
  • Warmer climate year-round
  • Strong infrastructure and services
  • Active expat community
  • Can be hot in summer months
  • More traffic than other areas
  • Less scenic than mountain areas
  • Higher pollution compared to highlands

What residents say

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