Live online briefing · For US-based buyers
Buying property in Makkah or Madinah?
How to verify listings, avoid scams and understand ownership regulations. Live on Zoom from a REGA-licensed firm, before a reservation fee changes hands.
Live on Zoom with Q&A
[WEBINAR DATE]
[START TIME AND TIMEZONE]
About 50 minutes
REGA FAL licence 1200048021 · CR 7050723522
The briefing
Eight points, in the order a transaction raises them.
01
Eligibility
Who may own
The rule for foreign buyers, and how it differs for residents and Premium Residency holders.
02
Zones and rights
Where you may buy
The zones open to foreign buyers, and how to confirm a project sits inside one.
03
Two cities
Makkah and Madinah
The projects approved for foreign buyers in each city, and what to compare before you choose.
04
Process
Seven steps from abroad
From selecting a unit to signing the contract, with the points at which transactions typically stall.
05
Cost
The full cost
Transaction tax, fees and the annual service charge, worked through on a real unit.
06
Residency
Property is not residency
What ownership confers, what it does not, and the residency routes that do exist.
07
Due diligence
Checks before you reserve
WAFI licence, FAL licence, escrow account and the other items to verify.
08
Purpose
Use, letting or holding
Living in it, letting it, or holding it, and what to confirm first for each.
All eight, live, in 50 minutes.
Live briefing
$49
charged in USD
Date
[WEBINAR DATE]
Time
[START TIME AND TIMEZONE]
Format
Live on Zoom, with Q&A
Length
50 min: 20 content, 30 questions
Joining link by email within minutes.
The questions we hear most often
Four of the most common. The rest are answered in the briefing, with a structured way to assess any project before you commit.
“Does ownership give me residency in Saudi Arabia?”
No. Ownership and residency are separate matters. We set out the residency routes that do exist.
“Is it freehold?”
That depends on the project and the zone it sits in. The type of right must be written into your contract.
“Will it pass to my children?”
Yes. Saudi inheritance law applies to foreign owners as it does to Saudis. We cover what to put in place.
“I have seen cheaper properties on social media.”
Many of those listings are not open to foreign buyers and are posted for attention. We show you how to check before you engage.
Who is talking to you
A licensed firm in Riyadh, and the person presenting.
Navigate Saudi is a Saudi real estate company licensed by the Real Estate General Authority (REGA). The $49 ticket is the only fee for this briefing, and most of the session is about how to verify things for yourself before you commit to any project.
Licensed
REGA FAL licence 1200048021
CR 7050723522
8508 King Fahad Road, Riyadh
Verify it yourself on REGA’s platform. We do so live during the briefing.
Your presenter
Zohaib Ahmad
Founder, Navigate Saudi
Advises international companies and families on entering Saudi Arabia. Based in Riyadh.
Who it is for
For buyers who do the work before they reserve.
A good fit if you
Plan to commit capital within the next three months
Intend to retire in Makkah or Madinah
Are considering a second residency and want to understand where property fits
Not the right fit if you
Expect a promised return or a quick resale
Expect a purchase to confer residency on its own
Are not eligible to own in the holy cities. Individual ownership there is limited to Muslims; our Riyadh & Jeddah edition is open to all nationalities
Your seat
One ticket. The briefing, the tools, and your questions answered.
1
Your questions answered live: 20 minutes of content, 30 minutes of Q&A
2
A checklist to apply to any project before you reserve
3
A guide to obtaining your Digital ID without travelling to Saudi Arabia
4
The option of a private advisory session afterwards
One ticket covers one household screen. Spouse and family welcome.
$49
charged in USD
Joining link by email and WhatsApp within minutes of payment.
Three details, then secure payment.
Where we work
Across Saudi Arabia’s main cities.
Makkah
Madinah
Riyadh
Jeddah
The rules, steps and checks in this briefing apply wherever you buy in Saudi Arabia. The worked examples are drawn from Makkah and Madinah.
Before you reserve
Questions buyers asked
Short answers here. The fuller ones are in the briefing.
Can international buyers purchase in Makkah or Madinah?
Yes, inside designated zones; the law has been in force since 22 January 2026 and the zones were approved on 23 June 2026. Individual ownership there is limited to Muslims.
Freehold or leasehold?
Does buying give me residency or a visa?
What does the headline price leave out?
Can I complete this from the US?
What if I cannot attend live?
Is this legal advice?
What happens after I register?
Live on [WEBINAR DATE] · [START TIME AND TIMEZONE]
Fifty minutes, before a reservation fee changes hands.
Live only, no recording. You leave with the rules, the full cost, the Buyer’s Checklist, the Digital ID from abroad guide, and answers to your own questions.
Joining link by email within minutes. Reminders by email and WhatsApp.