Where foreigners can buy property in Saudi Arabia

Where foreigners can buy property in Saudi Arabia

The official Saudi Properties portal hosts the geographic zones where non-Saudi ownership is permitted across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the Makkah (Mecca) and Madinah (Medina) regions. If you live abroad and plan to purchase real estate, you must ensure the parcel falls within these designated areas before sending funds.

Permitted geographic zones

Foreign purchasers cannot buy real estate in any arbitrary location across the country. Specific geographic zones are set by the authorities to define where non-Saudi ownership is legally allowed.

The official Saudi Properties portal maintains and displays these boundaries for prospective buyers. Checking the platform allows you to inspect the authorised locations directly before entering into any purchase commitment.

Makkah and Madinah regions

For Muslims living abroad, purchasing property often centres on the two holy cities. The Makkah and Madinah administrative regions are explicitly included in the geographic zones where non-Saudi ownership is permitted.

Because boundaries are strictly defined, buyers must verify that a specific development or plot sits squarely inside an approved zone. The Saudi Properties portal provides these regional boundaries so you can confirm the location prior to signing contracts.

Checking your property before buying

Before you commit to a transaction, review the target property against the official portal records. The platform lists the designated geographic zones where ownership is open to non-Saudis across the country.

Ask the seller or developer for the exact title deed and location details. Compare those coordinates or zone descriptions with the published zones on the Saudi Properties platform. Taking this step protects your capital and confirms that your ownership can be registered properly under the rules.

This is not legal advice. Rules change, and each fact above shows the date we last checked it. Speak to a licensed adviser before you commit money.