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Al Faisaliyah vs Al Dhabab

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

The centers of Al Faisaliyah and Al Dhabab are about 1194.7 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al FaisaliyahAl Dhabab
1 bedroomSAR 15,000.00about SAR 1,250 a monthSAR 13,000.00about SAR 1,083 a month

Al Dhabab is SAR 2,000 a year cheaper (13%).

2 bedroomsSAR 24,000.00about SAR 2,000 a monthSAR 21,000.00about SAR 1,750 a month

Al Dhabab is SAR 3,000 a year cheaper (13%).

3 bedroomsSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a monthSAR 32,000.00about SAR 2,667 a month

Al Dhabab is SAR 6,000 a year cheaper (16%).

Known for

Both: Residential

Only Al Faisaliyah: Family friendly, Modern, Expat community, Schools, Safe

Only Al Dhabab: Affordable, Community, Compounds, Traditional, University

Al Faisaliyah

Modern family-friendly area with contemporary housing

Pros and cons

  • Modern well-maintained housing
  • Family-friendly with parks and playgrounds
  • Good international and national schools nearby
  • Safe and quiet residential environment
  • Growing expat community
  • Well-planned infrastructure
  • Higher rent compared to older neighborhoods
  • Need a car for most errands
  • Limited walking distance amenities
  • Further from historical sites and traditional markets

What residents say

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Al Dhabab

Established area with family compounds and strong community

Pros and cons

  • Strong sense of community
  • Spacious housing options with compounds
  • Affordable rent compared to newer districts
  • Close to university and educational facilities
  • Mix of traditional and modern amenities
  • Good local markets and shops
  • Some older buildings may need renovation
  • Limited international dining options
  • Public transport less frequent than city center
  • Fewer recreational facilities for children

What residents say

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