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Rabigh Road Area vs Yanbu Al Bahr

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

The centers of Rabigh Road Area and Yanbu Al Bahr are about 16.5 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Rabigh Road AreaYanbu Al Bahr
1 bedroomSAR 30,000.00about SAR 2,500 a monthSAR 22,000.00about SAR 1,833 a month

Yanbu Al Bahr is SAR 8,000 a year cheaper (27%).

2 bedroomsSAR 43,000.00about SAR 3,583 a monthSAR 32,000.00about SAR 2,667 a month

Yanbu Al Bahr is SAR 11,000 a year cheaper (26%).

3 bedroomsSAR 58,000.00about SAR 4,833 a monthSAR 45,000.00about SAR 3,750 a month

Yanbu Al Bahr is SAR 13,000 a year cheaper (22%).

Known for

Both: Affordable

Only Rabigh Road Area: Modern, Developing, New construction, Highway access, Growing

Only Yanbu Al Bahr: Historic, Waterfront, Local, Coastal, Traditional

Rabigh Road Area

Modern developing corridor with new apartments and amenities

Pros and cons

  • Brand new modern apartment buildings
  • Excellent highway connectivity
  • Contemporary infrastructure and facilities
  • New shopping centers and hypermarkets
  • Competitive rental prices for new construction
  • Easy access to Jeddah for weekends
  • Ample parking in new developments
  • Good investment and appreciation potential
  • Still developing community character
  • Limited established social infrastructure
  • Highway noise in some locations
  • Construction activity ongoing nearby
  • Distance from beach areas
  • Fewer mature trees and greenery
  • Less established expat community

What residents say

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Yanbu Al Bahr

Historic waterfront with local character and culture

Pros and cons

  • Affordable housing options
  • Authentic local experience
  • Beautiful Red Sea coastline
  • Historic sites and souks
  • Diverse community
  • Fresh seafood markets
  • Good diving and water sports access
  • Older building infrastructure
  • Limited western amenities
  • Can be crowded
  • Distance from industrial employers
  • Less modern facilities

What residents say

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