Al Baladiyah vs Aramco Hills
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Baladiyah and Aramco Hills are about 469.1 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al BaladiyahAramco Hills
1 bedroomSAR 25,000.00about SAR 2,083 a monthSAR 35,000.00about SAR 2,917 a month
Aramco Hills is SAR 10,000 a year more (40%).
2 bedroomsSAR 36,000.00about SAR 3,000 a monthSAR 50,000.00about SAR 4,167 a month
Aramco Hills is SAR 14,000 a year more (39%).
3 bedroomsSAR 52,000.00about SAR 4,333 a monthSAR 70,000.00about SAR 5,833 a month
Aramco Hills is SAR 18,000 a year more (35%).
Known for
Only Al Baladiyah: Central, Administrative, Mixed use, Well connected
Only Aramco Hills: Compound, Exclusive, Expat friendly, Family friendly, Secure
Al Baladiyah
The civic heart of Dhahran with mixed-use developments near government offices and administrative centers.
Pros and cons
- Central location
- Easy access to government services
- Excellent connectivity
- Good public transport access
- Diverse commercial facilities
- Can be busy and crowded
- Limited residential parking
- Higher noise levels
- Less family-oriented
What residents say
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Aramco Hills
Exclusive Aramco compound with world-class facilities
Pros and cons
- World-class facilities
- Excellent schools (KFUPM nearby)
- Golf course and recreation
- Strong international community
- Very safe and secure
- Subsidized living for Aramco employees
- Restricted to Aramco employees
- Limited housing availability
- Isolated from outside Saudi life
- Waiting lists for housing
What residents say
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