Riyadh leads Saudi Arabia’s real estate market 77%
The real estate market in Riyadh is currently booming, driven by strong demand in both residential and commercial sectors. The city has seen a substantial increase in real estate transactions, with residential sales growing by 77% in the first quarter of 2024 alone
Demand for housing, particularly apartments and villas, is rising faster than supply, which has led to an annual increase of 8.4% in apartment prices
Several factors are fueling this growth, including a rising population, significant employment opportunities, and the government's ongoing efforts to increase homeownership under Vision 2030. Authorities are aiming to raise the national homeownership rate to 70%, with current figures already between 62% and 65%
As a result, areas such as Hittin and Al-Malqa are seeing high-value residential properties
Moreover, commercial real estate is thriving, with both local and international companies making significant investments in prime office spaces, especially in the King Abdullah Financial District
These trends indicate that Riyadh remains a key hub for real estate investment in Saudi Arabia.