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Al Rawdah vs Al Dhabab

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

The centers of Al Rawdah and Al Dhabab are about 1189.5 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al RawdahAl Dhabab
1 bedroomSAR 12,000.00about SAR 1,000 a monthSAR 13,000.00about SAR 1,083 a month

Al Dhabab is SAR 1,000 a year more (8%).

2 bedroomsSAR 18,000.00about SAR 1,500 a monthSAR 21,000.00about SAR 1,750 a month

Al Dhabab is SAR 3,000 a year more (17%).

3 bedroomsSAR 26,000.00about SAR 2,167 a monthSAR 32,000.00about SAR 2,667 a month

Al Dhabab is SAR 6,000 a year more (23%).

Known for

Only Al Rawdah: Gardens, Parks, Family friendly, Green, Active, Healthy

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

Al Rawdah

Garden neighborhood with tree-lined streets, parks, and nature trails. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and families with young children.

Pros and cons

  • Abundant green spaces and parks
  • Safe for children to play outdoors
  • Active, health-conscious community
  • Tree-lined streets provide shade
  • Good for cycling and walking
  • Nature-oriented lifestyle
  • Limited shopping and dining
  • Requires car for most errands
  • Higher water bills for gardens
  • Maintenance of gardens required
  • Distance from commercial areas
  • Limited entertainment options

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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