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Al Hamra vs Al Manazil

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

The centers of Al Hamra and Al Manazil are about 0 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al HamraAl Manazil
1 bedroomSAR 11,000.00about SAR 917 a monthSAR 16,000.00about SAR 1,333 a month

Al Manazil is SAR 5,000 a year more (45%).

2 bedroomsSAR 17,000.00about SAR 1,417 a monthSAR 26,000.00about SAR 2,167 a month

Al Manazil is SAR 9,000 a year more (53%).

3 bedroomsSAR 24,000.00about SAR 2,000 a monthSAR 42,000.00about SAR 3,500 a month

Al Manazil is SAR 18,000 a year more (75%).

Known for

Only Al Hamra: Historic, Cultural, Artistic, Heritage, Unique, Creative

Only Al Manazil: New development, Modern, Contemporary, Family friendly, Green spaces, Growing

Al Hamra

Historic district with renovated traditional buildings, art galleries, and cultural cafes. Perfect for culture enthusiasts and creative professionals.

Pros and cons

  • Rich cultural and historic character
  • Unique traditional architecture
  • Art galleries and cultural venues
  • Creative community
  • Regular cultural events
  • Authentic Saudi experience
  • Older building infrastructure
  • Limited modern shopping
  • May feel too quiet at times
  • Parking challenges in historic areas
  • Adaptation to traditional layouts
  • Limited large family homes

What residents say

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Al Manazil

New development with modern apartments and contemporary design

Pros and cons

  • Brand new modern apartments and villas
  • Contemporary building standards and amenities
  • Wide streets and ample parking
  • Green spaces and recreational areas
  • New shopping centers and restaurants opening
  • Good investment potential
  • Still developing - some services incomplete
  • Limited established community atmosphere
  • Construction activity in surrounding plots
  • Further from city center and traditional areas
  • Higher rent than established neighborhoods

What residents say

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