Al Badiyah vs Al Shatea
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Badiyah and Al Shatea are about 7.9 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al BadiyahAl Shatea
1 bedroomSAR 18,000.00about SAR 1,500 a monthSAR 40,000.00about SAR 3,333 a month
Al Shatea is SAR 22,000 a year more (122%).
2 bedroomsSAR 28,000.00about SAR 2,333 a monthSAR 55,000.00about SAR 4,583 a month
Al Shatea is SAR 27,000 a year more (96%).
3 bedroomsSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a monthSAR 78,000.00about SAR 6,500 a month
Al Shatea is SAR 40,000 a year more (105%).
Known for
Only Al Badiyah: Affordable, Growing, Budget friendly, Accessible, Value
Only Al Shatea: Waterfront, Beach, Luxury, Compounds, Scenic
Al Badiyah
Growing area with good value and connectivity
Pros and cons
- Affordable prices
- Good highway access
- Growing amenities
- Mix of housing types
- Close to industrial zones
- Value for money
- Less established expat community
- Limited western amenities
- Industrial areas nearby
- Need car for everything
What residents say
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Al Shatea
Prestigious waterfront area with beach access
Pros and cons
- Beautiful Arabian Gulf views
- Beach and corniche access
- Upscale residential compounds
- Fresh sea breezes
- Walking and cycling paths
- Prestigious address
- Premium pricing
- Very crowded on weekends
- Humid coastal weather
- Limited parking near beach
What residents say
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