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Al Raqi vs Al Manazil

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

The centers of Al Raqi and Al Manazil are about 178.2 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al RaqiAl Manazil
1 bedroomSAR 20,000.00about SAR 1,667 a monthSAR 16,000.00about SAR 1,333 a month

Al Manazil is SAR 4,000 a year cheaper (20%).

2 bedroomsSAR 30,000.00about SAR 2,500 a monthSAR 26,000.00about SAR 2,167 a month

Al Manazil is SAR 4,000 a year cheaper (13%).

3 bedroomsSAR 42,000.00about SAR 3,500 a monthSAR 42,000.00about SAR 3,500 a month

Same rent in Al Manazil.

Known for

Only Al Raqi: Luxury, Gated, Secure, Expat popular, Premium, Exclusive

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

Al Raqi

Upscale gated community with luxury villas, premium amenities, and enhanced security. Preferred by senior executives and diplomatic personnel.

Pros and cons

  • Luxury accommodations and amenities
  • Enhanced security and privacy
  • Well-maintained properties
  • International expat community
  • Premium facilities
  • Professional property management
  • Very high rental costs
  • Isolated from local culture
  • Small community can feel exclusive
  • Limited walking distance amenities
  • May feel too quiet for some
  • Requires significant budget

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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