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Al-Thuqbah vs Al Rawabi

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

The centers of Al-Thuqbah and Al Rawabi are about 6.4 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al-ThuqbahAl Rawabi
1 bedroomSAR 22,000.00about SAR 1,833 a monthSAR 30,000.00about SAR 2,500 a month

Al Rawabi is SAR 8,000 a year more (36%).

2 bedroomsSAR 32,000.00about SAR 2,667 a monthSAR 42,000.00about SAR 3,500 a month

Al Rawabi is SAR 10,000 a year more (31%).

3 bedroomsSAR 45,000.00about SAR 3,750 a monthSAR 58,000.00about SAR 4,833 a month

Al Rawabi is SAR 13,000 a year more (29%).

Known for

Only Al-Thuqbah: Affordable, Central, Local, Budget friendly, Mixed use

Only Al Rawabi: Family friendly, Residential, Schools, Quiet, Expat popular

Al-Thuqbah

Affordable central neighborhood with local character

Pros and cons

  • Affordable rental options
  • Central location
  • Local markets and shops
  • Good public transportation links
  • Mix of cultures
  • Authentic local experience
  • Older buildings in some areas
  • Can be congested
  • Limited western amenities
  • Some areas need renovation

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

What residents say

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