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City Center vs Al Hada

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

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

Average rent (yearly)

City CenterAl Hada
1 bedroomSAR 28,000.00about SAR 2,333 a monthSAR 26,000.00about SAR 2,167 a month

Al Hada is SAR 2,000 a year cheaper (7%).

2 bedroomsSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a monthSAR 36,000.00about SAR 3,000 a month

Al Hada is SAR 2,000 a year cheaper (5%).

3 bedroomsSAR 50,000.00about SAR 4,167 a monthSAR 52,000.00about SAR 4,333 a month

Al Hada is SAR 2,000 a year more (4%).

Known for

Only City Center: Central, Historic, Shopping, Traditional, Commercial

Only Al Hada: Mountains, Resort, Tourism, Scenic, Family friendly

City Center

Historic center with souks, culture, and commerce

Pros and cons

  • Central location
  • Traditional souks
  • Cultural attractions
  • Shopping and dining
  • Public transport access
  • Authentic atmosphere
  • Traffic congestion
  • Limited parking
  • Noise and crowds
  • Older residential buildings
  • Less green space
  • Can be hot in summer

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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