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Al Mazruiyah vs Al Shatea

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

The centers of Al Mazruiyah and Al Shatea are about 5.4 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al MazruiyahAl Shatea
1 bedroomSAR 28,000.00about SAR 2,333 a monthSAR 40,000.00about SAR 3,333 a month

Al Shatea is SAR 12,000 a year more (43%).

2 bedroomsSAR 40,000.00about SAR 3,333 a monthSAR 55,000.00about SAR 4,583 a month

Al Shatea is SAR 15,000 a year more (38%).

3 bedroomsSAR 56,000.00about SAR 4,667 a monthSAR 78,000.00about SAR 6,500 a month

Al Shatea is SAR 22,000 a year more (39%).

Known for

Both: Compounds

Only Al Mazruiyah: Family friendly, Modern, Schools, Residential

Only Al Shatea: Waterfront, Beach, Luxury, Scenic

Al Mazruiyah

Modern family-friendly district with good schools

Pros and cons

  • Modern infrastructure
  • Spacious villas and compounds
  • Good international schools
  • Family-friendly environment
  • Quiet residential atmosphere
  • New developments
  • Distance from beach
  • Need car for most activities
  • Limited entertainment options
  • Still developing in some areas

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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