Foreign ownership opened on 21 January 2026
Foreigners can now own property in Saudi Arabia. We make sure you own it safely.
Navigate Saudi is the FAL-licensed, buyer-side advisory that sources, verifies and executes property acquisitions for foreign buyers and investors across the Kingdom.
FAL-licensed advisory
Buyer-side only
Registered title, escrow-backed
100+
Clients advised
4
Active city markets
1
Licensed advisory
WHERE YOU CAN INVEST
Four cities, four different theses.
A yield thesis and a legacy thesis do not lead to the same city, asset class or holding structure. We advise on all four.
Riyadh
The Kingdom’s financial capital, where the fastest new luxury districts are taking shape.
From SAR 1M, freehold
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Jeddah
The Red Sea gateway, prime waterfront and a distinct coastal luxury market.
From SAR 1M, freehold
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Makkah
Islam’s spiritual centre, with year-round pilgrim demand and hospitality-led assets.
From SAR 1M, freehold
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Madinah
The Prophet’s City, home to high-yield master-planned communities near the Haram.
99-year leasehold only
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Under mandate
A selection of projects we advise on.
Curated across our developer relationships. Open any to discuss the developer, the ownership structure and confirmed availability.
Dar Global · Riyadh
Rayana
Wadi Safar, Riyadh
Trump-branded residences in Wadi Safar, among Aman, Six Senses and Oberoi.
Starting from SAR 1M
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Dar Global x Mouawad · Riyadh
Neptune
SEDRA, Riyadh
Mouawad-branded luxury villas in SEDRA, north Riyadh.
Starting from SAR 1M
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Dar Global · Jeddah
Padel Living Residences
King Abdulaziz Rd, Jeddah
Lifestyle-led residences in a green, 1,000,000+ sqm masterplan.
Starting from SAR 1M
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Arabian Dyar · Makkah
Dyar Al Haram (Tower 3)
Masar, Makkah
Furnished hotel apartments inside the Haram boundary, by the Haramain rail.
Starting from SAR 1M
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Al Majdiah · Madinah
Meshraf Al Majdiah
Al Madinah
Premium villas and residential apartments in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah.
Starting from SAR 1M
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Knowledge Economic City · Madinah
Al Alyaa
Madinah
Integrated district inside the Haram boundary, 9 min to the Prophet’s Mosque.
Starting from SAR 1M
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Prices shown are indicative samples. Confirmed figures are shared per unit and project.
Two ways to buy
Buying direct puts you on the seller’s side. We put you on yours.
Going direct to a developer
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You see only what one developer is selling.
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You pay whatever is listed, with no independent valuation.
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You react to release dates you cannot act on in time from abroad.
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You sign documents you cannot read, with no one checking title.
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The developer’s agent works for the developer, not for you.
With Navigate Saudi, buyer-side
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Curated options across multiple trusted developers, sometimes pre-launch.
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Independent valuation and in-market negotiation. You pay what it is worth.
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We book under your name the moment a phase releases.
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Every document reviewed and explained, with lawyer-backed verification.
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One accountable team, from first enquiry to handover.
The risk matrix
Every real risk of buying from abroad, and how we neutralise it.
This is the buyer-side work a developer’s agent will never do for you.
Booking window
The best releases sell out in 5 to 10 days.
We are on the ground and book under your name the moment a phase releases.
Overpaying
No independent view of fair value.
Independent valuation and in-market negotiation. You pay what it is worth.
Arabic contracts
Signing title deeds you cannot read.
We review and explain every document, with lawyer-backed verification.
Title & developer
Unclear ownership or an unproven developer.
Independent title verification and developer-standing checks.
Payment security
Deposits into unverified accounts.
Escrow-backed Wafi contracts, released against construction milestones.
Ownership zones
Buying outside a designated foreign-ownership zone.
We confirm the parcel sits inside an eligible zone before you commit.
The advisory journey
A five-stage process, built to protect the buyer.
The same disciplined path whether you are acquiring a villa, an off-plan investment, or a corporate lease.
01 Understand
02 Research
03 Verify
04 Execute
05 Continuity
Execute
Negotiation, contract structuring, regulatory coordination, reservation and full transaction management, handled on the ground on your behalf.
STAGE
Step 04
FOCUS
REGA
Escrow
Continuity
Portfolio oversight, residency coordination and long-term advisory support well beyond completion.
STAGE
Step 05
FOCUS
Aftercare
Verify
Independent review of developer standing, title, valuation, documentation and transaction security, before you commit a single riyal.
STAGE
Step 03
FOCUS
Lawyer-backed
Title check
Research
Curated opportunities sourced from trusted developers and owners, often before they reach the public market, matched to your brief.
STAGE
Step 02
FOCUS
Developer access
Understand
A detailed briefing on your objectives, budget, timing and risk appetite. We start from what you want to achieve, never from what is on a shelf.
STAGE
Step 01
FOCUS
Buyer brief
We do not push inventory. We listen, analyse and advise, then execute with precision and pace.
Who represents you
A team on the ground, not a call centre.
Founder & CEO
Zohaib Ahmad
Riyadh-raised, leading strategic partnerships and investor advisory across Navigate Saudi.
Real Estate Director
Kudsiya
Leads Navigate Saudi’s real estate division, from sourcing and developer relationships to transaction execution.
Government Relations
Hamza Al Zughaibi
Coordinates government and ministry relations across the Kingdom’s leading real estate authorities.
Developer Relations
Adnan Abdulrahman
Manages relationships with the Kingdom’s leading developers, coordinating inventory access and release timings.
Why now
The Kingdom has committed to a calendar.
Deadlines of this kind are the most reliable driver of construction and demand a property market has.
Vision 2030 growth
Government-backed infrastructure and diversification driving sustained long-term property demand.
2030 / 2034
Global mega-events
Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup 2034 create structural demand across residential, commercial and hospitality assets.
Holy Cities demand
Targeted annual Umrah and Hajj visitors by 2030, producing non-cyclical demand in prime city markets.
Common questions
What foreign buyers ask us first.
Can foreigners really buy property in Saudi Arabia now?
Yes, within limits. Eligible foreigners may purchase in designated zones across Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah and other approved cities.
Do I need to be in Saudi Arabia to buy?
Not necessarily, and not at the start. Much of the process is handled remotely, with specific steps requiring physical presence or an authorised representative.
Are Makkah and Madinah open to foreign buyers?
They are open, but under a tighter eligibility regime than Riyadh or Jeddah, with conditions on asset type and buyer status.
Does buying property grant residency?
Not automatically. It qualifies you to apply through the correct Premium Residency pathway when thresholds are met.
Is buying off-plan safe?
Off-plan is protected through government-regulated, escrow-backed Wafi contracts, with payments released against construction milestones.
What does it cost beyond the purchase price?
We provide a complete cost breakdown covering registration, transfer fees, legal checks and coordination before any commitment.
The next step
Tell us what you are looking for.
Whether you are buying, leasing or investing, we bring clarity to a complex market and execute on the ground.
A clear read on the right city, asset and ownership structure.
Curated, verified opportunities matched to your brief.
One accountable team, from first enquiry to registered title.
Navigate Saudi
Buyer-side advisory for building, operating and investing in Saudi Arabia.
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Connect
investments@navigatesaudi.com
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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