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Al Safwa vs Al Rashid

Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.

The centers of Al Safwa and Al Rashid are about 5.2 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al SafwaAl Rashid
1 bedroomSAR 19,000.00about SAR 1,583 a monthSAR 16,000.00about SAR 1,333 a month

Al Rashid is SAR 3,000 a year cheaper (16%).

2 bedroomsSAR 30,000.00about SAR 2,500 a monthSAR 24,000.00about SAR 2,000 a month

Al Rashid is SAR 6,000 a year cheaper (20%).

3 bedroomsSAR 45,000.00about SAR 3,750 a monthSAR 35,000.00about SAR 2,917 a month

Al Rashid is SAR 10,000 a year cheaper (22%).

Known for

Only Al Safwa: Executive, Premium, Business, Sophisticated, Upscale

Only Al Rashid: Residential, Modern, Family friendly, Affordable, Quiet

Al Safwa

Premium executive neighborhood with high-end housing, business facilities, and sophisticated urban environment.

Pros and cons

  • Premium executive housing
  • Integration of business facilities
  • Sophisticated amenities and dining
  • Professional networking opportunities
  • High security and quality standards
  • Significantly higher costs
  • Business atmosphere may not suit all
  • Less family-oriented than other neighborhoods

What residents say

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Al Rashid

Modern residential area with family-friendly facilities

Pros and cons

  • Well-planned infrastructure
  • Modern housing options
  • Good schools nearby
  • Family-oriented community
  • Quiet residential atmosphere
  • Affordable rental prices
  • Distance from major shopping centers
  • Limited entertainment options
  • Developing area, some amenities pending
  • Need car for most activities

What residents say

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