Al Zahir vs Makkah Al Naseem
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Zahir and Makkah Al Naseem are about 12.6 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al ZahirMakkah Al Naseem
1 bedroomSAR 30,000.00about SAR 2,500 a monthSAR 36,000.00about SAR 3,000 a month
Makkah Al Naseem is SAR 6,000 a year more (20%).
2 bedroomsSAR 45,000.00about SAR 3,750 a monthSAR 54,000.00about SAR 4,500 a month
Makkah Al Naseem is SAR 9,000 a year more (20%).
3 bedroomsSAR 62,000.00about SAR 5,167 a monthSAR 75,000.00about SAR 6,250 a month
Makkah Al Naseem is SAR 13,000 a year more (21%).
Known for
Both: Residential
Only Al Zahir: Family friendly, Spacious, Modern infrastructure, Schools nearby
Only Makkah Al Naseem: Modern, Developing, Good value
Al Zahir
Peaceful, established neighborhood in northern Mecca offering family-friendly living with modern infrastructure and good value.
Pros and cons
- Peaceful and family-friendly atmosphere
- Better value for money with spacious apartments
- Good parking availability
- Modern infrastructure and well-maintained streets
- Presence of schools and medical facilities
- Requires transportation to reach Grand Mosque
- Less diverse international dining options
- Limited entertainment and leisure facilities
- Further from main commercial areas
- Public transportation options are limited
What residents say
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Makkah Al Naseem
Modern residential area with new developments and good facilities.
Pros and cons
- Modern housing and infrastructure
- Good road connectivity
- Shopping centers and supermarkets
- Less crowded than central areas
- Community atmosphere
- Reasonable rental prices
- Distance from Haram (15-20 min drive)
- Limited public transport options
- Developing area - ongoing construction
- Fewer dining options
What residents say
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