Okaz vs Al Hada
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Okaz and Al Hada are about 7.2 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
OkazAl Hada
1 bedroomSAR 17,000.00about SAR 1,417 a monthSAR 26,000.00about SAR 2,167 a month
Al Hada is SAR 9,000 a year more (53%).
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 35,000.00about SAR 2,917 a monthSAR 52,000.00about SAR 4,333 a month
Al Hada is SAR 17,000 a year more (49%).
Known for
Only Okaz: Cultural, Heritage, Traditional, Arts, Educated community
Only Al Hada: Mountains, Resort, Tourism, Scenic, Family friendly
Okaz
Cultural neighborhood honoring Arabian heritage with arts, traditional crafts, and educated community.
Pros and cons
- Rich cultural atmosphere
- Annual heritage festival
- Educated, culturally engaged community
- Traditional architecture preserved
- Bookstores and cultural venues
- Limited modern shopping options
- Can get crowded during festivals
- Fewer international schools
- Not ideal for those unfamiliar with Saudi culture
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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