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Al Basatin vs Al Shatea

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

The centers of Al Basatin and Al Shatea are about 10.5 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al BasatinAl Shatea
1 bedroomSAR 21,000.00about SAR 1,750 a monthSAR 40,000.00about SAR 3,333 a month

Al Shatea is SAR 19,000 a year more (90%).

2 bedroomsSAR 35,000.00about SAR 2,917 a monthSAR 55,000.00about SAR 4,583 a month

Al Shatea is SAR 20,000 a year more (57%).

3 bedroomsSAR 49,000.00about SAR 4,083 a monthSAR 78,000.00about SAR 6,500 a month

Al Shatea is SAR 29,000 a year more (59%).

Known for

Only Al Basatin: nothing else listed

Only Al Shatea: Waterfront, Beach, Luxury, Compounds, Scenic

Al Basatin

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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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