Doha District vs Aramco Hills
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Doha District and Aramco Hills are about 4.9 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Doha DistrictAramco Hills
1 bedroomSAR 24,000.00about SAR 2,000 a monthSAR 35,000.00about SAR 2,917 a month
Aramco Hills is SAR 11,000 a year more (46%).
2 bedroomsSAR 35,000.00about SAR 2,917 a monthSAR 50,000.00about SAR 4,167 a month
Aramco Hills is SAR 15,000 a year more (43%).
3 bedroomsSAR 48,000.00about SAR 4,000 a monthSAR 70,000.00about SAR 5,833 a month
Aramco Hills is SAR 22,000 a year more (46%).
Known for
Only Doha District: Residential, Affordable, Academic, Local, Established
Only Aramco Hills: Compound, Exclusive, Expat friendly, Family friendly, Secure
Doha District
Established residential area near KFUPM
Pros and cons
- Close to KFUPM
- Reasonable rental prices
- Mix of housing options
- Good local amenities
- Easy access to major employers
- Authentic Saudi experience
- Less western-style amenities
- Hot in summer
- Limited entertainment
- Older infrastructure in parts
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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