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Al Huwayah vs Al Hada

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

The centers of Al Huwayah and Al Hada are about 7.5 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al HuwayahAl Hada
1 bedroomSAR 16,000.00about SAR 1,333 a monthSAR 26,000.00about SAR 2,167 a month

Al Hada is SAR 10,000 a year more (63%).

2 bedroomsSAR 24,000.00about SAR 2,000 a monthSAR 36,000.00about SAR 3,000 a month

Al Hada is SAR 12,000 a year more (50%).

3 bedroomsSAR 34,000.00about SAR 2,833 a monthSAR 52,000.00about SAR 4,333 a month

Al Hada is SAR 18,000 a year more (53%).

Known for

Both: Family friendly

Only Al Huwayah: Middle class, Schools nearby, Parks, Safe

Only Al Hada: Mountains, Resort, Tourism, Scenic

Al Huwayah

Family-oriented neighborhood with good schools, parks, and practical amenities for middle-class living.

Pros and cons

  • Strong family-friendly atmosphere
  • Good schools with multiple curricula
  • Well-maintained parks and playgrounds
  • Reasonable housing costs
  • Safe, low-crime environment
  • Limited upscale dining and entertainment
  • Can feel generic compared to historic areas
  • Some commercial areas get congested
  • Fewer international amenities

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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