Al Manar vs Al 'Adamah
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Manar and Al 'Adamah are about 9.9 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al ManarAl 'Adamah
1 bedroomSAR 34,000.00about SAR 2,833 a monthSAR 20,000.00about SAR 1,667 a month
Al 'Adamah is SAR 14,000 a year cheaper (41%).
2 bedroomsSAR 50,000.00about SAR 4,167 a monthSAR 30,000.00about SAR 2,500 a month
Al 'Adamah is SAR 20,000 a year cheaper (40%).
3 bedroomsSAR 70,000.00about SAR 5,833 a monthSAR 42,000.00about SAR 3,500 a month
Al 'Adamah is SAR 28,000 a year cheaper (40%).
Known for
Only Al Manar: Modern, Mixed use, Walkable, Young professionals, Contemporary
Only Al 'Adamah: Affordable, Residential, Local, Traditional, Established
Al Manar
Modern mixed-use development with contemporary apartments and commercial spaces. Popular with young professionals.
Pros and cons
- Modern, well-maintained buildings and facilities
- Excellent amenities (pools, gyms, parking)
- Walkable neighborhood with vibrant street life
- Young, international community
- Good restaurants and cafes within walking distance
- High-speed internet and modern infrastructure
- Higher rental costs for modern units
- Limited schooling options within neighborhood
- Still developing—some areas under construction
- Can feel less authentically Saudi
What residents say
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Al 'Adamah
Established residential area with affordable housing
Pros and cons
- Affordable rental prices
- Mix of housing options
- Good local amenities
- Authentic Saudi experience
- Close to medical facilities
- Easy access to industrial zones
- Less English-speaking services
- Older infrastructure in parts
- Limited western-style dining
- Can be congested
What residents say
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