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Al Rawabi vs Al Haram Central

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

The centers of Al Rawabi and Al Haram Central are about 6.2 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al RawabiAl Haram Central
1 bedroomSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a monthSAR 65,000.00about SAR 5,417 a month

Al Haram Central is SAR 27,000 a year more (71%).

2 bedroomsSAR 56,000.00about SAR 4,667 a monthSAR 90,000.00about SAR 7,500 a month

Al Haram Central is SAR 34,000 a year more (61%).

3 bedroomsSAR 78,000.00about SAR 6,500 a monthSAR 125,000.00about SAR 10,417 a month

Al Haram Central is SAR 47,000 a year more (60%).

Known for

Both: Expat friendly

Only Al Rawabi: Modern, Upscale, Compounds, Green spaces, Contemporary

Only Al Haram Central: Central, Premium, Haram proximity, Spiritual

Al Rawabi

Modern northwestern neighborhood with quality amenities

Pros and cons

  • Modern, well-planned development
  • Excellent compound facilities
  • Good international schools
  • Green spaces and parks
  • High security and maintenance
  • Contemporary lifestyle amenities
  • Strong expat community
  • Higher rental costs
  • Distance from Haram area
  • Need car for most activities
  • Less traditional character

What residents say

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Al Haram Central

Premium central area near Prophet's Mosque

Pros and cons

  • Walking distance to Prophet's Mosque
  • Modern high-rise apartments
  • Excellent infrastructure
  • International amenities
  • Premium hotels and restaurants
  • Spiritual atmosphere
  • Premium rental prices
  • Very crowded during Hajj/Umrah
  • Limited parking
  • High tourist traffic year-round

What residents say

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