Al Baladiyah vs Dana Gardens
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Baladiyah and Dana Gardens are about 468.5 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al BaladiyahDana Gardens
1 bedroomSAR 25,000.00about SAR 2,083 a monthSAR 40,000.00about SAR 3,333 a month
Dana Gardens is SAR 15,000 a year more (60%).
2 bedroomsSAR 36,000.00about SAR 3,000 a monthSAR 55,000.00about SAR 4,583 a month
Dana Gardens is SAR 19,000 a year more (53%).
3 bedroomsSAR 52,000.00about SAR 4,333 a monthSAR 75,000.00about SAR 6,250 a month
Dana Gardens is SAR 23,000 a year more (44%).
Known for
Only Al Baladiyah: Central, Administrative, Mixed use, Well connected
Only Dana Gardens: Compound, Expat friendly, Family friendly, Amenities, Premium
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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Dana Gardens
Premium compound for non-Aramco expats
Pros and cons
- Compound living without Aramco requirement
- Family-friendly amenities
- Swimming pools and sports facilities
- Landscaped environment
- Good security
- International community
- Higher rent than local housing
- Limited availability
- Compound rules and regulations
- Distance from shops
What residents say
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