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Al Hawiyah vs Al Hada

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

The centers of Al Hawiyah and Al Hada are about 19.7 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al HawiyahAl Hada
1 bedroomSAR 15,000.00about SAR 1,250 a monthSAR 26,000.00about SAR 2,167 a month

Al Hada is SAR 11,000 a year more (73%).

2 bedroomsSAR 25,000.00about SAR 2,083 a monthSAR 36,000.00about SAR 3,000 a month

Al Hada is SAR 11,000 a year more (44%).

3 bedroomsSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a monthSAR 52,000.00about SAR 4,333 a month

Al Hada is SAR 14,000 a year more (37%).

Known for

Both: Family friendly

Only Al Hawiyah: Modern, Schools, Parks, Mountain climate, Residential, Safe, Affordable

Only Al Hada: Mountains, Resort, Tourism, Scenic

Al Hawiyah

Modern family district with schools and mountain climate

Pros and cons

  • Modern family-oriented housing
  • Excellent schools and educational options
  • Multiple parks and recreational facilities
  • Pleasant mountain climate year-round
  • Strong family community atmosphere
  • Good healthcare for families
  • Safe neighborhoods with good security
  • Affordable compared to major cities
  • Limited entertainment for singles
  • Need car for most activities
  • Distance from Jeddah and Mecca
  • Fewer dining options than central areas
  • May feel too quiet for young professionals
  • Limited international expat community

What residents say

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Al Hada

Mountain resort area with hotels and cable car

Pros and cons

  • Stunning cliff views
  • Cable car attraction
  • Hotels and resorts
  • Restaurants and cafes
  • Cooler temperatures
  • Weekend destination appeal
  • Tourist crowds in summer
  • Higher property prices
  • Limited schools
  • Steep mountain terrain
  • Distance from city center
  • Weather can be unpredictable

What residents say

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