Al Fanar vs Al Shatea
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Fanar and Al Shatea are about 12.2 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al FanarAl 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 36,000.00about SAR 3,000 a monthSAR 55,000.00about SAR 4,583 a month
Al Shatea is SAR 19,000 a year more (53%).
3 bedroomsSAR 51,000.00about SAR 4,250 a monthSAR 78,000.00about SAR 6,500 a month
Al Shatea is SAR 27,000 a year more (53%).
Known for
Only Al Fanar: nothing else listed
Only Al Shatea: Waterfront, Beach, Luxury, Compounds, Scenic
Al Fanar
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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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