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Al Rawabi vs Quba

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

The centers of Al Rawabi and Quba are about 2.9 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al RawabiQuba
1 bedroomSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a monthSAR 28,000.00about SAR 2,333 a month

Quba is SAR 10,000 a year cheaper (26%).

2 bedroomsSAR 56,000.00about SAR 4,667 a monthSAR 40,000.00about SAR 3,333 a month

Quba is SAR 16,000 a year cheaper (29%).

3 bedroomsSAR 78,000.00about SAR 6,500 a monthSAR 56,000.00about SAR 4,667 a month

Quba is SAR 22,000 a year cheaper (28%).

Known for

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

Only Quba: Historic, Affordable, Cultural, Religious significance, Traditional

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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Quba

Historic area near Quba Mosque with heritage value

Pros and cons

  • Historic Islamic significance
  • Proximity to Quba Mosque
  • More affordable than central areas
  • Mix of traditional and modern
  • Good local amenities
  • Authentic cultural experience
  • Further from Prophet's Mosque
  • Less international amenities
  • Public transport limited
  • Some areas still developing

What residents say

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