Al Aqrabiyah vs Al Corniche
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Aqrabiyah and Al Corniche are about 4.4 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al AqrabiyahAl Corniche
1 bedroomSAR 24,000.00about SAR 2,000 a monthSAR 48,000.00about SAR 4,000 a month
Al Corniche is SAR 24,000 a year more (100%).
2 bedroomsSAR 34,000.00about SAR 2,833 a monthSAR 68,000.00about SAR 5,667 a month
Al Corniche is SAR 34,000 a year more (100%).
3 bedroomsSAR 48,000.00about SAR 4,000 a monthSAR 95,000.00about SAR 7,917 a month
Al Corniche is SAR 47,000 a year more (98%).
Known for
Only Al Aqrabiyah: Middle class, Established, Affordable, Community, Traditional
Only Al Corniche: Luxury, Waterfront, Beach, Premium, Scenic
Al Aqrabiyah
Established middle-class area with good amenities
Pros and cons
- Reasonable rental prices
- Good local amenities
- Strong community feel
- Proximity to Aramco
- Good schools
- Mix of housing types
- Less modern infrastructure
- Limited expat services
- Traffic to beach areas
- Older building stock
What residents say
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Al Corniche
Premium waterfront living with Gulf views
Pros and cons
- Stunning waterfront views
- Walking/cycling paths along the sea
- Premium restaurants and cafes
- Beach access
- Prestigious address
- Cool sea breezes
- Premium prices
- Very busy on weekends
- Limited parking
- Humidity from sea
What residents say
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