Market Growth Becomes More Selective
Saudi Arabia’s property market entered the second half of 2026 in a period of recalibration. Long-term fundamentals remain strong, but residential demand is becoming increasingly price- and affordability-sensitive, favouring well-located and correctly priced projects over broad market speculation.
Real estate transaction value reached SAR 112 billion in Q1 2026, up 6.8% year-on-year, while…
Riyadh Leads a Resilient Property Market
Saudi Arabia’s real estate market remained resilient in July 2026, supported by Vision 2030 projects, infrastructure investment and sustained residential demand.
Riyadh continued to lead growth across both the residential and commercial sectors, while hospitality and logistics benefited from tourism expansion and broader industrial development.
Residential transactions remained above 20,000, signalling…
Property Fundamentals Pass the Mid-Year Test
The first half of 2026 tested global property markets through regional security tensions, temporary repricing and changing financing conditions.
What followed was a rapid recovery and a clearer investment picture. Capital is now moving towards markets supported by demographics, infrastructure and policy, rather than short-term speculation.
The United Arab Emirates demonstrated strong…
Vision 2030 Continues to Drive Market Momentum
Saudi Arabia’s real estate market maintained strong momentum in June 2026, supported by Vision 2030, major infrastructure investment and continued population growth.
Demand remains healthy across the residential, commercial, hospitality and logistics sectors, particularly in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
Large government-backed developments, including NEOM, Diriyah Gate, The Red Sea and Qiddiya,…
Saudi Residential Market Cools After Rapid Growth
Saudi Arabia’s residential property market is entering a clear cooling phase after several years of strong price growth.
The national Real Estate Price Index stood at 103.3 in Q1 2026, down 0.2% quarter-on-quarter and 1.6% year-on-year. The decline was mainly driven by housing, where prices fell 3.6%, led by lower residential land, apartment…
