Saudi Arabia REGA Zone Guide
All 10 designated zones — 8 open to international freehold ownership, 2 restricted. Foreign ownership rules, property types, and zone highlights.
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Riyadh
Central Province
- Saudi capital — strongest rental demand
- International business district
- King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
Saudi Arabia's financial and political capital. Primary destination for multinational corporations and high-income expatriates. Strongest structural rental demand — vacancy rates consistently below 5% in prime districts.
Jeddah
Western Province
- Red Sea Corniche lifestyle
- Saudi Arabia's commercial hub
- Major tourism destination
Saudi Arabia's commercial gateway and coastal lifestyle hub. Tourism and hospitality expansion under Vision 2030 is driving residential demand from both domestic and international buyers. Red Sea Corniche properties command premium yields.
Dammam
Eastern Province
- Energy sector expat community
- Saudi Aramco proximity
- Port and logistics hub
The energy sector capital. Home to Saudi Aramco's global headquarters and a large, well-paid expatriate workforce. Stable, income-driven rental market with long-tenure corporate tenants.
NEOM
Tabuk Province
- $500B Vision 2030 mega-project
- The Line, Sindalah, Oxagon
- Futuristic smart city
Saudi Arabia's most ambitious infrastructure programme — $500B committed by the sovereign wealth fund. Off-plan entry at current pricing represents ground-floor exposure to a decade-long development cycle. High-risk, high-conviction long-term thesis.
Red Sea Global
Red Sea Coast
- World-class tourism destination
- Managed resort properties available
- Exceptional rental yields 9-11%
Purpose-built international tourism destination targeting 1 million visitors annually by 2030. Hospitality-managed rental properties. Highest gross yields in the platform at 9-11% — driven by structured hotel-model income.
Qiddiya
Riyadh Province
- Entertainment city — Saudi's 'giga-project'
- Adjacent to F1 circuit and theme parks
- Strong capital appreciation expected
Entertainment and sports destination adjacent to a Formula 1 circuit. Saudi government committed $8B to the project. Residential demand driven by proximity to major employment and entertainment anchors — comparable to Dubai's JBR model.
Al Ula
Al Madinah Province
- UNESCO World Heritage heritage site
- Luxury resort focus
- Hegra (Mada'in Salih) proximity
UNESCO World Heritage designation provides a permanent preservation mandate and strict supply constraint. Luxury resort and heritage tourism properties only. Scarcity-driven appreciation thesis with a long investment horizon.
Diriyah
Riyadh Province
- UNESCO World Heritage — At-Turaif district
- Premium commercial retail
- Cultural and heritage tourism hub
Saudi Arabia's historic capital — UNESCO World Heritage At-Turaif district. Premium commercial and F&B units in a government-backed cultural destination. Institutional-quality tenant mix of international brands and luxury hospitality operators.
Makkah
Makkah Province
- Restricted: non-Muslim foreign ownership not permitted
- Saudi government policy — no exceptions
- Not available via Saudi Vision
Restricted zone. Not available to non-Muslim international investors under current REGA regulations.
Madinah
Madinah Province
- Restricted: non-Muslim foreign ownership not permitted
- Saudi government policy — no exceptions
- Not available via Saudi Vision
Restricted zone. Not available to non-Muslim international investors under current REGA regulations.
Note: Zone designations and ownership rules are subject to final REGA publication. Information based on Royal Decree M/14 (January 2026). Always verify current zone status with NAL Lawyers before proceeding. Full Legal Guide →