Foreign property
ownership in
Saudi Arabia,
explained without
the jargon.
Buying from abroad? We cover zone verification, power of attorney, REGA approval, and how to complete a purchase remotely — written in plain English, updated whenever REGA changes the rules.
Already in Saudi Arabia with an Iqama? You have the most streamlined path: attend the notary in person, use Absher for digital steps, and explore mortgage options. Updated whenever REGA changes the rules.
13 CITIES
ELIGIBILITY MAPPED
6 PROJECTS
MEGA-ZONE BREAKDOWNS
2026
LATEST LAW CYCLE
Monthly
EDITORIAL REVIEW
— 02 / THE KINGDOM
Can foreigners buy
in your city?
Thirteen cities and six Vision 2030 mega-projects. Filter by eligibility — every entry links to the full guide with zones and restrictions.
Updated April 2026
Source · REGA designated-zone registry
Abha
Asir Region
Dammam
Eastern Province
Dhahran
Eastern Province
Hail
Northern Region
Jeddah
Hejaz · Red Sea
Jubail
Eastern Province
Al Khobar
Eastern Province
Mecca
Hejaz
Medina
Hejaz
Riyadh
Najd · Capital
Tabuk
Tabuk Province
Taif
Hejaz · Mountains
Yanbu
Hejaz · Coast
AMAALA
Vision 2030
Diriyah
Vision 2030
Knowledge Economic City (KEC) Medina
Vision 2030
NEOM Real Estate
Vision 2030
Qiddiya
Vision 2030
Red Sea Project
Vision 2030
— 03 / VISION 2030
Six mega-projects,
one new map of the Kingdom.
Coverage · 6 projects
Sourced from · ECZA & REGA filings
SINDALAH · TABUK PROVINCE
NEOM Real Estate
Originally planned as a $500B megacity, NEOM has been significantly scaled back as of 2026. Sindalah (luxury yacht island) continues development. No public property sales exist — read the full update before considering any investment.
Original scope scaled back — strategic review underway as of 2026. No open property market.
— 04 / READING LIST
Three guides before
you sign anything.
Reviewed · April 2026
~25 min total read
The 2026 Law, Explained
The full breakdown of who can buy, in which zones, and under what conditions — written in plain English with citations to REGA's official text.
Step-by-Step Process
From your first viewing to the title deed in your name. Digital ID, escrow, REGA registration, fees, taxes — every step in order, no jargon.
Costs, Taxes & Fees
What you'll actually pay beyond the listed price. Real Estate Transaction Tax, registration, broker fees, legal fees and the lesser-known charges.
— 05 / FIELD NOTES
Market intelligence,
filed monthly.
April 2026
Buying Property in Medina as a Foreigner in 2026 — KEC, Cheaper Zones, and the New Law Explained
The January 2026 law opened Medina to Muslim foreign buyers for the first time. Here's a plain-English breakdown of KEC, cheaper designated zones, prices, the Digital ID process, and what the law actually changed.
READ MORE →December 2024
What Changed in Saudi Arabia's Property Law for Foreigners in 2024
A summary of the key 2024 amendments to Saudi Arabia's foreign property ownership regulations — what expanded, what was clarified, and what it means for buyers.
READ MORE →Stay ahead of the law
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