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Ar Rabi vs Al Shatea

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

The centers of Ar Rabi and Al Shatea are about 6 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Ar RabiAl Shatea
1 bedroomSAR 18,000.00about SAR 1,500 a monthSAR 40,000.00about SAR 3,333 a month

Al Shatea is SAR 22,000 a year more (122%).

2 bedroomsSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a monthSAR 55,000.00about SAR 4,583 a month

Al Shatea is SAR 17,000 a year more (45%).

3 bedroomsSAR 53,000.00about SAR 4,417 a monthSAR 78,000.00about SAR 6,500 a month

Al Shatea is SAR 25,000 a year more (47%).

Known for

Only Ar Rabi: nothing else listed

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

Ar Rabi

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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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