Al Khobar Al Shamalia vs Al Rawabi
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Khobar Al Shamalia and Al Rawabi are about 4.5 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al Khobar Al ShamaliaAl Rawabi
1 bedroomSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a monthSAR 30,000.00about SAR 2,500 a month
Al Rawabi is SAR 8,000 a year cheaper (21%).
2 bedroomsSAR 52,000.00about SAR 4,333 a monthSAR 42,000.00about SAR 3,500 a month
Al Rawabi is SAR 10,000 a year cheaper (19%).
3 bedroomsSAR 72,000.00about SAR 6,000 a monthSAR 58,000.00about SAR 4,833 a month
Al Rawabi is SAR 14,000 a year cheaper (19%).
Known for
Both: Family friendly
Only Al Khobar Al Shamalia: Expat friendly, Modern, Coastal, Business district
Only Al Rawabi: Residential, Schools, Quiet, Expat popular
Al Khobar Al Shamalia
Modern expat hub with excellent infrastructure
Pros and cons
- Modern infrastructure and facilities
- Large expat community
- Close to Corniche and beaches
- Good international schools
- Excellent shopping and dining
- Well-maintained roads
- Higher rental prices
- Traffic during rush hours
- Can be busy on weekends
- Limited parking in popular areas
What residents say
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Al Rawabi
Family-friendly area with excellent schools
Pros and cons
- Excellent international schools
- Quiet residential atmosphere
- Spacious homes with gardens
- Strong family community
- Safe for children
- Good playgrounds and parks
- Distance from corniche
- Limited nightlife
- Need car for most activities
- Less walkable
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