Sep 1, 2023
Under the eyes of all the world and towards the highest of expectations, Riyadh has become the spotlight of global attention due to the rapid incessant development the city is witnessing, achieving unprecedented growth in recent years. According to the Saudi Ministry of Interior Affairs, Riyadh’s size extends over an area of 380,000 square kilometers, constituting 17% of the Kingdom’s size, and coming second in terms of size in the Kingdom after the eastern region, which comes first, comprising one-third of the Kingdom’s area. As for the population of Riyadh, it exceeds 7.5 million citizens and residents. The city of Riyadh is an aesthetic icon in terms of architecture, as it contains a group of the most luxurious towers and commercial centers, such as the Kingdom Tower, Al-Faisaliah Tower, Rafal Tower, and many others.
Being the focal point of Vision 2030, Riyadh is now competing on an international level to overtake the top of best global metropolises. In addition to the laws developments that acted as a key opening the doors of investment wide to Saudi Arabia through Riyadh, and besides the ongoing urban developments that include luxurious housing developments Riyadh, Vision 2030 aims to raise the population density in the capital to nearly 15 million people by 2030.
Of course, the targets of population expansion are directly linked to urban expansion because they primarily need creating prestigious communities Riyadh appropriate for shaping the new phase and answering its requirements by providing high-end neighborhoods Riyadh. Accordingly, we conducted a study on premium residential zones Riyadh and listed the top deluxe real estate Riyadh here for you:
Al Yarmouk District
It is the largest neighbourhood in Riyadh, located at the east side of the capital in a sought-after area preferred by the seekers for the luxurious lifestyle it offers, being classified as one of the upscale districts Riyadh nowadays. Occupying the largest neighbourhood area size in Riyadh, Al Yarmouk District is divided into two parts, the first of which is the western Yarmouk, located between Sheikh Hassan Bin Al Hussein Bin Ali Road in the west and Al Sahaba Road in the east. As for the second section, it is the eastern Yarmouk, and it is located between Al Sahaba Road to the west and Sheikh Jaber Road to the east. The neighbourhood is also bordered by Dammam Road from the north side, and Imam Saud Road from the south side. Furthermore, Al Yarmouk District includes various recreational and service facilities that you may need, providing all types of schools, in 11-minute proximity to Princess Noura Bint Abdul Rahman University, while Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University is only 12 minutes away. It also has hospitals, health facilities and food markets. A group of mosques and masjids spread throughout the neighbourhood, distributed among its streets, thus, ticking the full list of one of the top-notch living areas Riyadh.
Al-Malqa District
Al-Malqa District is considered the front of northern Riyadh because it symbolizes the authenticity of heritage and the modernity of design and ambience, as well as containing some wealthy sectors Riyadh. The neighbourhood extends over an area of 21 million square metres and is distinguished by its tranquillity and high demand for housing. Al-Malqa District is located in the north of Riyadh, surrounded by a main road network, comprising King Salman Road from the north, Imam Saud bin Faisal Road from the south, King Fahd Road on its eastern borders, and Anas bin Malik Road from the west. The neighbourhood has an abundance of service areas, which include more than 10 schools covering all educational levels and offering various methods of education. It also includes more than 70 mosques and masjids spread within its streets, which are also interspersed with 5 large-scale gardens with play areas. The district also provides private clinics, a government health centre, and a civil defence centre, in addition to a range of facilities, such as commercial centres, restaurants, and gyms. These institutions surround opulent housing zones Riyadh that reflect the atmosphere of luxury inherent in Al-Malqa District Riyadh.
Al-Yasmin District
Al-Yasmin District joins the list of the luxury residential areas Riyadh, as it is located exactly in the northern region of the capital. Primarily characterized by serenity, this adds up to the eliteness of the sophisticated atmosphere that makes Al-Yasmin District one of the affluent enclaves Riyadh, distinguished by its luxurious identity. The location is one more important characteristic of the neighbourhood, being located in the midst of a road network that splashes high connectivity with the exits to the most vital points in Riyadh. From the north, the district is bordered by Anas bin Malik Road, while King Salman Road and Al-Nafal District meet it from the south, simultaneously joining King Fahd Road and Al-Narjis neighbourhood to its east. On the west side, there is Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road and Al-Malqa District. The opulence materialized at Al-Yasmin District invited many embassies to open their centres there, as well as some important government institutions. In addition, several major banks branches were opened in the neighbourhood, surrounded by the most luxurious five-star hotels. Being one of the premium residential zones Riyadh, a superior group of around 15 schools has been provided, offering various educational curricula covering all educational levels, including kindergarten. The neighbourhood also includes more than 50 mosques and masjids, distributed among the streets of the district, which are also interspersed by 7 parks. One of the most distinctive features of Al-Yasmin District is the Kingdom Hospital, in addition to containing many government health centres and private clinics.
Al-Sahafa District
Al-Sahafa District is located in the north of Riyadh, the part of the capital that stands for its grandiose, and it contains prestigious communities Riyadh that are well serviced and family-friendly. Al-Sahafa (press) District derives its name from the huge media institutions located in it, such as the Saudi Press Agency, the headquarters of Al-Jazeera newspaper, and the headquarters of Al-Riyadh newspaper. The neighbourhood is surrounded by a network of the most important roads that branch out to some of the vital points of the capital, as it is bordered from the north by Anas bin Malik Road, from the south by Al-Thumama Road, from the east by King Abdul Aziz Road, and from the west by King Fahd Road. Al-Sahafa District also provides abundant and high-quality services surrounding a range of elite living spaces Riyadh. More than 30 schools are distributed in the neighbourhood, varying between private and international schools, as well as kindergartens, while the educational curricula differ according to the type of the school. The district also contains about 30 mosques and masjids, and 6 gardens laying among the streets of the neighbourhood with large playing areas and various activities. Moreover, various health facilities and civil defence centres can be found there, as well as 7 fuel stations to meet its residents’ needs. In addition, it contains a variety of facilities, such as commercial centres, restaurants, sports clubs, and many others.
The capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia abounds with many top-notch living areas Riyadh, offering high standards of living and sophisticated architectural patterns. Thus, if you want to know more about these neighbourhoods to invest in them, all you have to do is contact us at Mada Properties, the leading Saudi real estate agency, to provide you with all the advice you need for your investment, and together we will develop a future investment plan that will prove to be largely feasible for you.
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October 28, 2026
Al Rahmaniyah district Riyadh sits in the north of the capital at Exit 10, within the Al Muath municipality area, and ranks 13th out of 177 residential districts in Riyadh by median price per square metre, according to Ministry of Justice transactions published through the Raghdan platform.
That rank says one thing clearly and hides another: the district is expensive, but it has few transactions, so any figure you read rests on a small number of deals. This guide shows the numbers together with their limits.
It covers the district's location and boundaries, the exit, price per metre against neighbouring districts, apartments and villas, schools, hospitals and hotels, a rating of the district, and Mada Properties projects you can use as a yardstick.
The district is ringed by four main roads and upscale neighbours:
Al Takhassusi Street is among its best-known internal streets.
Al Rahmaniyah is at Exit 10 in Riyadh, with fast access to the city's main routes because the district sits between major roads on all four sides.
The median residential price is SAR 10,293 per square metre, calculated on residential deals in the last 24 months (latest deal 25 September 2025), from Ministry of Justice data shown by Raghdan (updated 7 August 2026).
Against neighbours on the same platform: Al Sahafa SAR 12,691, Hittin 10,536, Al Olaya 10,364, Al Rahmaniyah 10,293, Al Malqa 9,000 and An Narjis 8,478.
The limits matter. The district recorded 14 residential deals in 24 months and 321 deals since 2020, which ranks its trading activity 126th of 177. Treat the figure as an indicator of level, not the price of a specific property.
The median size of recent residential deals is about 450 m², so deals lean towards larger plots and villas rather than small units.
Apartments, floors and townhouses are available for sale and rent. Compare any unit's price per metre with the district median (SAR 10,293) and with neighbouring districts.
Villas tend to sit on large plots, which is what the median size reflects.
Commercial property is 8% of deals and includes offices and shops for long-term investment.
There is no official district rating, so we read it from four angles:
It suits people who will live there for years or invest long term and accept lower liquidity for a settled location. It does not suit someone who needs a quick sale or a low entry price.
Mada Properties does not currently list a project inside Al Rahmaniyah, but these five available projects work as a yardstick for any offer you see in the district.
Thuraya Tower is in Al Olaya, with one- to three-bedroom apartments from Wathba for Investment. It is the closest price comparison, since the median in Al Olaya is SAR 10,364 per metre. Prices start from SAR 1.9 million, with handover expected in Q3 2028.
Rayah Tower in Al Sahafa is developed by Jiwar Al Arabia and has 48 apartments and penthouses on a 900 m² plot, with two lifts and a maid's room. Its page shows the licence number (485) and the Wafi permit. Prices start from SAR 1,785,000, with handover expected in Q4 2028. Al Sahafa is pricier than Al Rahmaniyah, at SAR 12,691 per metre.
Summit Tower is in Al Sahafa, developed by Summit for Real Estate Development and Investment, with one- and two-bedroom apartments from SAR 995,000 and handover expected in Q2 2028, the lowest price on this list.
For a ready villa, Amaas 21 Villa offers villas for sale by Amaas Real Estate Development in central Riyadh, according to its page, from SAR 1,950,000.
For commercial property, Al Adwan Tower offers 122 flexible office units in Al Nakheel near the King Abdullah Financial District, from SAR 1.9 million, with handover expected in Q4 2027.
See all available projects on Mada Properties' projects page.
Mada Properties is a professional real estate broker, not a developer, so we start from your goal, not from a project we own. In a district with few deals like Al Rahmaniyah, a broker who reads the market, not just the averages, adds real value. Contact us to compare what you see in the district with what is available today.
Al Rahmaniyah district Riyadh combines a strong location at Exit 10 with a high price and limited liquidity. That suits buyers who plan to stay, not those who plan to sell quickly. Before any decision, compare the price per metre you are offered with the district's common range (SAR 8,266 to 12,063) and ask for recent comparable deals.
October 26, 2026
Mada Properties has won five awards at the Saudi Arabia Property Awards 2026-2027, the Saudi categories of the Arabian Property Awards presented in association with CNBC Arabia, each carrying a five-star rating.
The five awards cover the real estate agency, property consultancy, real estate marketing and the agency website. They extend a record that began in the 2023-2024 season with a single category and has grown in every season since.
This article explains what the awards are, how they are judged, what each of the five awards recognises, and how to verify any real estate company's awards before you rely on them.
The Saudi Arabia Property Awards are the Saudi categories of the Arabian Property Awards, which are part of the International Property Awards run by International Property Media in the UK. The awards recognise excellence in real estate, development, architecture, interior design and marketing, in both the residential and commercial sectors, with a focus on service, sustainability, originality and creativity.
The organiser announced a category named "Saudi Arabia Property Awards" and described it as the first global real estate award named after the Kingdom. Entrants apply at national level, a panel of experts judges the entries, and winners are invited to the awards ceremony and may use the award logo in their marketing. That is why Mada's trophies carry the words "Saudi Arabia" after each category name. Top winners in each region then go forward to the international awards.
All five trophies carry the Arabian Property Awards mark, the words "in association with CNBC Arabia", a five-star rating and the 2026-2027 season.
This category is for real estate agencies running between two and four offices. Mada publishes four office addresses in Riyadh: As Sahafah, Al Aridh, Al Rimal and Olaya Street.
A category that combines brokerage and advice. It matches what Mada does when it compares the options on the market and recommends districts and projects according to the client's goal, which is the role of a property consultancy.
This award covers the marketing of a real estate agency. Mada states in its articles that its marketing rests on reading the market, analysing data and reaching the right client.
The marketing category for agencies and advisory firms.
This one concerns the agency's website. Mada's site brings together projects, districts and articles, and a mobile app carries the same content.
See the record of earlier awards on Mada's Awards & Recognition page.
The organiser states that the awards are judged by an independent panel of more than 100 industry experts, chaired by members of the UK House of Lords. Judging focuses on:
The path to an award has five steps:
The 2026 Arabia Property Awards celebration takes place on 5 November 2026 in the House of Lords, London, as a private event for a select number of award-winning companies, according to the event website.
According to Mada's Awards & Recognition page and blog:
The pattern is clear: from one category to five in four seasons. But every season is judged separately, so an earlier award does not replace a look at the current one. For a wider reading of what these awards mean for an investor, see our article on Mada's award success story.
There is no official list that names the best real estate agency in Saudi Arabia, and awards are one signal among several. Whether you want a top real estate consultancy or a brokerage, ask:
A real estate agency handles brokerage and client service from advice to closing, while real estate marketing focuses on reaching clients and showing a project's value. That is why the awards separate the agency category from the marketing category, and Mada won both this season.
Choose an agency that works as a broker, not a developer: it compares projects for you instead of promoting its own.
Mada won two marketing categories this season. From the client's point of view, good marketing shows up in three ways:
We explain our approach in our guide to the best real estate agency in Saudi Arabia.
Many companies display award logos. Checking one takes minutes:
An award assesses a company's performance, while licensing is a legal requirement to operate. A five-star award and a brokerage licence are different things: the first goes to those who excel, the second is something nobody can operate without.
Check the broker's Fal licence, and the licence of the listing, with the Real Estate General Authority before any payment, then look at the awards.
Mada Properties is a professional real estate broker, not a developer, so we start from your goal, not from a project we own. We read the market, compare the options on Mada's projects page and stay with you to closing. The five awards recognise that approach, but they do not replace checking for yourself. Contact us and we will recommend what suits your budget and goal.
The Saudi Arabia Property Awards give clients an independent signal they can verify, provided you read it as it is: a category, a season and a level. Mada Properties holds five five-star awards in 2026-2027, but a good property decision starts with the licence, passes through comparison and is settled with numbers.
October 21, 2026
Cityscape 2026 Riyadh runs from 16 to 19 November at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center (Malham), bringing developers, investors, banks and real estate decision-makers together for four days of project launches and deal-making.
The 2025 edition alone announced real estate deals worth SAR 237 billion in four days. That is why Cityscape is no longer only for developers: individual buyers and small investors now attend to see opening prices and payment plans before they reach the open market.
This guide covers what visitors look for most: the Cityscape 2026 date and venue, the exhibitor list, projects and offers, tickets and registration, how to get there, and how to prepare.
Cityscape 2026 Riyadh is the 2026 edition of Cityscape Global, which its organisers describe as the world's most attended real estate exhibition. It is organised by Tahaluf in partnership with the Real Estate General Authority (REGA), and this year's slogan is "The Capital of Real Estate".
The show in numbers:
It arrives months after Saudi Arabia's non-Saudi property ownership law took effect on 22 January 2026, which widened interest from abroad.
The Cityscape 2026 date is Monday 16 to Thursday 19 November 2026. Doors open to visitors from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm every day.
The venue is the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center (Malham) in north Riyadh, about 30 km from King Khalid International Airport according to the organisers. Visitors often call it "Cityscape Malham".
The official exhibitor list is published on the Cityscape Global website and updates until the show opens. Confirmed so far:
Do not rely on the list alone: new launches may be announced during the show, so follow the show's and developers' channels across the four days.
The official ticket page describes mortgage solutions, ownership options and payment plans offered directly by developers and banks. In practice, Cityscape projects and offers come in three forms:
At the 2025 opening, Minister Majed Al-Hogail said real estate loans to individuals and companies reached about SAR 961 billion by Q2 2025 and citizen home ownership passed 65% at end-2024.
A show offer is not always the cheapest price in the market. Ask before you book:
Cityscape Riyadh 2026 offers three ticket categories: General, Business, and VIP. Each pass provides different benefits to suit visitors' needs, from exploring the exhibition to enjoying exclusive networking opportunities and premium hospitality services.
The General Pass is available free for a limited time, reduced from SAR 100. The offer ends on 15 November 2026. Benefits include:
The Business Pass costs SAR 2,438, including 15% VAT, reduced from SAR 3,000. It includes all General Pass benefits, plus:
The VIP Pass costs SAR 9,377, including 15% VAT, reduced from SAR 11,253. It offers a premium event experience with exclusive benefits, including:
The right ticket depends on your goals and budget. The General Pass is ideal for visitors exploring real estate opportunities, while the Business Pass suits professionals seeking networking opportunities and business services. The VIP Pass is designed for visitors who prefer exclusive access and premium hospitality.
Note: Ticket prices, promotional offers, and availability may change. Check the official Cityscape Riyadh 2026 ticketing page before registering.
To register: open the official ticket page or register by WhatsApp, choose a pass, enter your details exactly as on your ID (the pass is linked to your badge), pay by credit card if the pass is paid, then wait for the confirmation and badge emails. Each participant gets one pass only, fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, and accommodation and meals are not included.
The 2025 edition announced SAR 237 billion in deals over four days, including SAR 161.2 billion in the first two days. It also reported a 166,000 m² site (double 2023), 42 countries represented including 15 new ones, USD 6.1 trillion of real estate and infrastructure assets under management, 350+ investment meetings and 164,000+ attendees from 120+ countries.
Mada Properties is a professional real estate broker, not a developer, so we show you options as they stand in the whole market, not as a single developer presents them. Around a show, when offers and quick bookings pile up, a neutral broker compares launches with similar projects outside the show, checks the project's legal status and stays with you to closing. Contact us to compare what you see at the show with what is available today.
Cityscape 2026 Riyadh is the biggest chance this year to see the Saudi property market in one place: what will be launched, at what price and on what payment plan. It rewards visitors who arrive with a plan. Set your goal and budget before 16 November, register early, ask for every offer in writing and compare before you book.