Al Noor vs Dana Gardens
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Noor and Dana Gardens are about 15.6 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al NoorDana Gardens
1 bedroomSAR 22,000.00about SAR 1,833 a monthSAR 40,000.00about SAR 3,333 a month
Dana Gardens is SAR 18,000 a year more (82%).
2 bedroomsSAR 33,000.00about SAR 2,750 a monthSAR 55,000.00about SAR 4,583 a month
Dana Gardens is SAR 22,000 a year more (67%).
3 bedroomsSAR 46,000.00about SAR 3,833 a monthSAR 75,000.00about SAR 6,250 a month
Dana Gardens is SAR 29,000 a year more (63%).
Known for
Both: Family friendly
Only Al Noor: Affordable, Community, Balanced, Safe, Central, Practical, Diverse, Schools
Only Dana Gardens: Compound, Expat friendly, Amenities, Premium
Al Noor
Balanced family neighborhood with affordable housing and excellent community atmosphere
Pros and cons
- Excellent value for money with moderate rents
- Strong family-friendly atmosphere and amenities
- Multiple playgrounds and safe spaces for children
- Active and friendly community with diverse residents
- Central location with easy access to major employers
- Good mix of housing types (apartments, townhouses, villas)
- Affordable private schools nearby
- Local shopping and dining options
- Safe with low crime rates
- Growing infrastructure improvements
- Proximity to KFUPM and Aramco facilities
- Not as luxurious as premium compounds
- Limited upscale dining and entertainment
- Some areas have older buildings
- Can be crowded during school hours
- Limited large grocery stores within walking distance
- No compound-style recreational facilities
- Parking can be challenging in apartment areas
- Distance from beach and waterfront
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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