Al Qazaz vs Al Shatea
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Qazaz and Al Shatea are about 7.2 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al QazazAl Shatea
1 bedroomSAR 19,000.00about SAR 1,583 a monthSAR 40,000.00about SAR 3,333 a month
Al Shatea is SAR 21,000 a year more (111%).
2 bedroomsSAR 29,000.00about SAR 2,417 a monthSAR 55,000.00about SAR 4,583 a month
Al Shatea is SAR 26,000 a year more (90%).
3 bedroomsSAR 42,000.00about SAR 3,500 a monthSAR 78,000.00about SAR 6,500 a month
Al Shatea is SAR 36,000 a year more (86%).
Known for
Only Al Qazaz: Mixed use, Commercial, Urban, Professionals, Convenient, Cosmopolitan, Dining options, Central
Only Al Shatea: Waterfront, Beach, Luxury, Compounds, Scenic
Al Qazaz
Commercial and residential mixed-use area with business activity, shopping options, and convenient urban lifestyle. Professional-oriented.
Pros and cons
- Excellent convenience for daily needs and services
- Abundant dining and cafe options
- Dynamic, urban atmosphere
- Good for networking among professionals
- Central location with easy access to business districts
- Modern apartment buildings with professional amenities
- Cosmopolitan and diverse community
- Noisy and busy, especially during business hours
- Limited family-oriented facilities and schools
- Less green space and recreational areas
- Parking challenges in commercial zones
- More transient population with less community stability
- May feel too commercial for those seeking residential calm
- Limited outdoor spaces for children
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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