Last updated: June 27, 2026
Open to Foreigners Buy Property in Al-Ula as a Foreigner — 2026 Guide
Al-Ula Governorate has 17 officially designated zones for foreign property buyers as of June 2026. Open to all foreigners regardless of religion.
Non-Resident · Key points for your situation
› Power of attorney required if you can't attend the notary in person
› Saudi bank mortgages not available to non-residents — plan for a cash purchase
› Verify the property is within a REGA-designated zone before proceeding
› Budget 7–10% above the purchase price for total transaction costs
Iqama Holder · Key points for your situation
› Your Iqama is accepted across all government systems — Absher, REGA, Ministry of Justice
› Attend the notary in person — no power of attorney needed
› Mortgage may be available from select Saudi banks — typically up to 70% LTV
› Ensure your Iqama has at least 12 months validity before starting
Al-Ula Designated Zones
On June 23, 2026, REGA published the official Geographic Zones Document. Al-Ula Governorate has 17 officially designated zones (Al-Ula Zone 1 through Zone 17). Open to all foreigners regardless of religion.
View the zone boundaries on the official map: saudiproperties.rega.gov.sa/zones → “Geographic zones of Al-Ula Governorate”
Verify Any Property Before You Buy
- Browse zones: saudiproperties.rega.gov.sa/zones
- Verify a specific deed: aqar.rega.gov.sa — enter the Property Deed Number; Green = approved for foreign freehold, Grey = Saudi nationals only
See Also
Frequently Asked Questions
Can foreigners buy property in Al-Ula? +
Yes. As of June 23, 2026, REGA officially published 17 designated zones in Al-Ula Governorate on the Saudi Properties portal (saudiproperties.rega.gov.sa/zones). Al-Ula is open to all foreigners regardless of religion.
How many designated zones does Al-Ula have? +
Al-Ula Governorate has 17 officially designated zones (Al-Ula Zones 1–17), as published by REGA on June 23, 2026.
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