Riyadh and Jeddah run on the open designated-zone model. Makkah and Madinah follow a separate, more conditional framework. We'd rather be precise than optimistic.
The capital carries the widest set of designated zones published to date, concentrated around the northern growth corridor and select master-planned developments.
| Eligible buyers | Non-Saudi individuals & entities |
| Rights | Freehold, leasehold, usufruct |
| Registration fee | 4% + 2% |
Designated zones concentrate along the Red Sea corridor and established northern residential districts, near major coastal development projects.
| Eligible buyers | Non-Saudi individuals & entities |
| Rights | Freehold, leasehold, usufruct |
| Registration fee | 4% + 2% |
Foreign Muslim buyers and regulated entities may acquire freehold title within specific zones, subject to REGA conditions. Expect tighter allocation given the finite land near the Holy Mosque.
| Eligible buyers | Muslim individuals; regulated entities |
| Verification | Direct REGA confirmation required |
| Registration fee | 4% + 2% |
| Status | Being clarified through 2026 |
Ownership follows the same Holy City framework as Makkah. Demand concentrates around proximity to the Prophet's Mosque, driving pricing in a small number of eligible districts.
| Eligible buyers | Muslim individuals; regulated entities |
| Verification | Direct REGA confirmation required |
| Registration fee | 4% + 2% |
| Status | Being clarified through 2026 |