Al Marjan vs City Center
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Marjan and City Center are about 7.7 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al MarjanCity Center
1 bedroomSAR 15,000.00about SAR 1,250 a monthSAR 15,000.00about SAR 1,250 a month
Same rent in City Center.
2 bedroomsSAR 22,000.00about SAR 1,833 a monthSAR 24,000.00about SAR 2,000 a month
City Center is SAR 2,000 a year more (9%).
3 bedroomsSAR 32,000.00about SAR 2,667 a monthSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a month
City Center is SAR 6,000 a year more (19%).
Known for
Only Al Marjan: Coastal, Family friendly, Expat community, Near beach, Modern
Only City Center: Central, Shopping, Convenient, Professionals, Traditional
Al Marjan
Coastal neighborhood with modern compounds and beach access, popular with expat families.
Pros and cons
- Direct beach and sea access
- Modern residential compounds
- Close to international schools
- Family-friendly environment
- Good shopping options
- Limited nightlife options
- Can be humid in summer
- Traffic during peak hours
What residents say
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City Center
Central commercial district with shopping and services
Pros and cons
- Central location with easy access to all services
- Excellent public transportation
- Close to government offices and banks
- Abundant shopping and dining options
- Traditional souqs for authentic experience
- Busy and noisy environment
- Traffic congestion during peak hours
- Limited parking availability
- Fewer green spaces
- Older building infrastructure in some areas
What residents say
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