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Al Maha vs Al Khobar Al Shamalia

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

The centers of Al Maha and Al Khobar Al Shamalia are about 14 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al MahaAl Khobar Al Shamalia
1 bedroomSAR 25,000.00about SAR 2,083 a monthSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a month

Al Khobar Al Shamalia is SAR 13,000 a year more (52%).

2 bedroomsSAR 30,000.00about SAR 2,500 a monthSAR 52,000.00about SAR 4,333 a month

Al Khobar Al Shamalia is SAR 22,000 a year more (73%).

3 bedroomsSAR 73,000.00about SAR 6,083 a monthSAR 72,000.00about SAR 6,000 a month

Al Khobar Al Shamalia is SAR 1,000 a year cheaper (1%).

Known for

Only Al Maha: nothing else listed

Only Al Khobar Al Shamalia: Expat friendly, Modern, Coastal, Family friendly, Business district

Al Maha

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What residents say

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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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