Okaz vs Al Shafa
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Okaz and Al Shafa are about 1.7 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
OkazAl Shafa
1 bedroomSAR 17,000.00about SAR 1,417 a monthSAR 22,000.00about SAR 1,833 a month
Al Shafa is SAR 5,000 a year more (29%).
2 bedroomsSAR 24,000.00about SAR 2,000 a monthSAR 32,000.00about SAR 2,667 a month
Al Shafa is SAR 8,000 a year more (33%).
3 bedroomsSAR 35,000.00about SAR 2,917 a monthSAR 45,000.00about SAR 3,750 a month
Al Shafa is SAR 10,000 a year more (29%).
Known for
Only Okaz: Cultural, Heritage, Traditional, Arts, Educated community
Only Al Shafa: Mountains, Scenic, Nature, Cool climate, Peaceful
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 Shafa
Scenic mountain retreat with cool climate and rose farms
Pros and cons
- Spectacular mountain views
- Year-round cool climate
- Fresh mountain air
- Rose and fruit farms
- Hiking and nature activities
- Peaceful and quiet
- Remote location
- Limited shopping options
- Winding mountain roads
- Fewer schools nearby
- Limited public transport
- Can be foggy/cloudy
What residents say
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