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بدر الحسني | Bader Al Hassany19 min read
Al-Nadwa district is one of the most prominent residential neighborhoods located in eastern Riyadh, characterized by its modern family-oriented atmosphere and fully integrated infrastructure. The district combines the tranquility of suburban life with the availability of essential daily and logistical services. This guide reviews all aspects related to the district, including location, roads, services, property nature, and a comparison with neighboring districts.
It is a residential district located in the eastern part of the capital city, Riyadh, featuring a quiet, comfortable, and highly suitable environment for families. The urban planning of the district is dominated by standalone villas and duplexes of medium sizes, and it is characterized by being away from the hustle and dense commercial congestion.
The origin of the name “Al-Nadwa” comes from an Arabic heritage name that carries refined social connotations associated with gathering and consultation. Although this name is repeated in other cities and regions within the Kingdom (such as Taif or Bisha), the focus of this guide is specifically the capital’s Al-Nadwa district located in eastern Riyadh to avoid any geographical confusion. Al-Nadwa district in eastern Riyadh was named after the historic “Dar Al-Nadwa” in Makkah, which served as a consultative council for Quraysh leaders to deliberate and make important decisions.
Al-Nadwa district occupies a strategic location in eastern Riyadh and is connected to major key axes that facilitate movement to and from it, such as Khurais Road and Janadriyah Road, in addition to its proximity to Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Road, providing it with excellent connectivity to the eastern part of the capital. The district is located on the eastern edge of Riyadh within the administrative boundaries of Al-Sharq Municipality. It offers a location that allows residents to easily move to vibrant neighboring districts in eastern Riyadh, such as Al-Maizilah and Al-Nazheem, while it is relatively farther from the city center and King Khalid International Airport due to its position on the eastern outskirts of the city.
Al-Nadwa district is bounded by four major axes that separate it from the surrounding areas, as follows:
Northern Border: Al-Nazheem district (separated by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Road).
Southern Border: Khurais Road.
Eastern Border: Janadriyah Road.
Western Border: Al-Maizilah district (separated by Al-Nadwa Street, Arab East Colleges complex, and Naif Arab University for Security Sciences).
Al-Nadwa district is surrounded by a group of well-known residential neighborhoods in eastern Riyadh, forming a harmonious geographical network that facilitates the exchange of services and shared internal links:
Al-Maizilah District: The direct neighbor adjacent to it from the Western side, which is a vital district hosting King Fahd International Stadium (King Fahd Sports City).
Al-Nazheem District: The direct neighbor adjacent to it from the Northern and Eastern sides (separated by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Road).
Al-Rimal (Al-Rimayah) District: Located near it from the North-Eastern side (beyond Al-Nazheem district and Khurais Road).
Janadriyah District: Located near it from the Eastern side (separated by Janadriyah Road).
The flexibility of transportation in Al-Nadwa district relies on a network of main and well-served roads surrounding and penetrating it. This effectively connects it to pivotal roads in Riyadh such as Khurais Road, Janadriyah Road, and Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Road. It facilitates access from it to the rest of eastern Riyadh’s neighborhoods, and to King Khalid International Airport via Janadriyah Road extending northwards.
The district is intersected by a group of wide internal and main streets that organize traffic flow and separate residential blocks. They are distinguished by their clear classification between service streets and quiet residential streets, with a complete absence of congested and dense commercial streets within residential blocks to maintain tranquility:
Al-Nadwa Street: The primary and most important commercial and service artery within the district, extending longitudinally to connect parts of the district from north to south, and where most shops are concentrated.
Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Road: Represents the commercial and vital artery on the northern border of the district, featuring a wide range of services and markets.
Al-Kifah Street: One of the vital and main internal streets that facilitates movement and commuting between residential blocks within the district.
Al-Ikhlas Street: A main internal street that contributes to organizing traffic, separating residential blocks, and easing access to daily facilities.
The district features balanced travel times thanks to the surrounding highway network. The approximate indicators for distances are as follows:
| Landmark Name | Distance in Kilometers |
| King Fahd International Stadium (King Fahd Sports City) | 6 km |
| City Center (Al-Murabba / Ministries Area) | 28 km |
| King Khalid International Airport | 34 km |
| King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) | 36 km |
| King Saud University | 37 km |
| Boulevard City / Boulevard World | 39 km |
| Historic Diriyah | 45 km |
There are multiple routes to access the district from the city’s four main directions via highways. The following routes are considered the most suitable based on your starting point:
From the West and City Center: Commuters take Khurais Road (the extension of Makkah Al-Mukarramah Road) directly eastwards, continuing past the intersection of Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Road, then taking Al-Nadwa Street exit or Janadriyah Road.
From the North or the Airport: Commuters take Thumamah Road eastwards, then turn south directly onto Janadriyah Road until reaching the eastern entrances of the district, or take the Eastern Ring Road southwards and then turn east onto Khurais Road.
The urban planning of Al-Nadwa district relies on a vital diversity that combines residential and commercial lands ready for development, with a clear dominance of the organized residential pattern. Real estate supply statistics in the district, according to data from the first half of 2026 on the “Aqar” application, show high flexibility in the offered spaces; where the spaces of residential land plots offered range between 248 square meters, 345 square meters, and up to 360 square meters. On the commercial and investment side, the planning includes larger spaces for investors, reaching up to 1,050 square meters in some commercial land plots.
Villas and residential units in Al-Nadwa district are characterized by their modern designs and structural diversity to meet various family budgets, focusing on the “independent floors” and “full villas” patterns. Current real estate figures and advertisements derived from the market supply on the “Aqar” application for the first half of 2026 indicate the following indicators:
Structural Diversity: The district includes options starting from residential floors offered for sale (such as floors located on internal streets with prices ranging between SAR 660,000 and SAR 750,000, up to upper or ground floors on main streets like Khurais Road with a value reaching SAR 820,000).
Residential Villas: Independent villas and duplexes assert their presence as the first choice for family ownership. Ready-made villas with modern designs and spaces are offered at an average price starting from SAR 1,400,000 and reaching up to SAR 1,750,000 for villas located in premium blocks within the district.
Rental Market: The district provides flexible rental options for families; statistics show the availability of family apartments for annual rent with prices starting from SAR 12,100 annually for economic apartments, and reaching up to SAR 35,000 annually for apartments with spacious layouts and luxury finishes located on main streets.
Based on the indicators of the Aqar application for the fourth quarter of 2025 for Al-Nadwa district in Riyadh, we summarize the most prominent documented real estate figures and statistics for the district as follows:
Number of Transactions: 21 transactions were recorded for residential land trading within the district.
Change in Transactions Volume: The number of transactions witnessed a decrease of -30%.
Average Price per Meter: The average price per meter for residential land reached SAR 4,334.87.
Change in Average Price: The average price per meter recorded positive growth of 36.64%.
Total Transactions Value: The total traded value for residential lands amounted to SAR 23,431,170, with a decline in total value by -23.59%.
Number of Transactions: The residential apartments sector gained the highest trading rate with 52 transactions.
Change in Transactions Volume: Transaction volume showed relative stability with a slight decrease of -7.14%.
Average Price per Meter: The average price per meter for apartments reached SAR 4,657.7.
Change in Average Price: The average price per meter for apartments recorded a decline of -14.22%.
Total Transactions Value: The total traded value for residential apartments amounted to SAR 3,486,168, with a very minor decrease that did not exceed -0.57%.
Number of Transactions: 29 transactions were registered for residential floors trading.
Change in Transactions Volume: The number of floor transactions decreased by -30.95%.
Average Price per Meter: The average price per meter for floors stabilized at SAR 4,182.83.
Change in Average Price: The average price per meter recorded a decrease of -7.76%.
Total Transactions Value: The total value of residential floor transactions reached SAR 19,477,479, with a decrease in total values by -35.24%.
The district is characterized by a general tranquility in its internal residential blocks due to the absence of random commercial density, giving it a homogenous and comfortable social character. The organized streets of the district (most notably the main Al-Nadwa Street and its branch internal streets) contribute to distributing traffic smoothly, ensuring a safe and quiet environment suitable for a stable family lifestyle.
Al-Nadwa district in eastern Riyadh hosts an outstanding selection of reputable educational institutions that provide integrated educational and academic options for all schooling stages.
Al-Mutaqaddima Schools (Al-Nadwa Branch): This complex is considered one of the largest educational edifices in the region, featuring an advanced infrastructure and modern facilities. The complex offers advanced academic and research programs and has a proven track record of awards in student activities and AI fields.
Al-Ibraa Educational Schools: An educational complex focusing on delivering the Saudi curriculum according to advanced academic standards. The schools include fully equipped scientific laboratories and comprehensive sports facilities, with approximate tuition fees starting from SAR 10,000.
Nadwat Al-Sharq Private Schools: A prominent educational choice in the heart of the district, providing an integrated educational environment serving male and female students across various stages to ensure excellent academic achievement.
Shams Al-Jazeera Private Schools (Girls): One of the leading and well-known educational institutions in the district, characterized by providing an integrated educational department dedicated to girls in a safe and motivating educational environment.
Among the medical centers in the district:
Jawaher Sehatek Medical Complex: It is considered one of the most prominent medical complexes in the district, featuring a vital location and offering integrated services across multiple and diverse medical specialties with continuous treatment offers.
Nabd Al-Nadwa Medical Complex: Represents one of the prominent and reliable healthcare options providing primary and essential healthcare services to the district’s residents.
Among the most famous pharmacies:
Al-Dawaa Pharmacies: Possess prominent and active branches through which they provide comprehensive medical and cosmetic services serving all residents of the area.
Al-Muttahida Pharmacy (Al-Nadwa District Branch): Characterized by its easy and clear location to meet the daily pharmaceutical and medical needs of the district’s residents.
Yood Pharmacy: Located in a prime spot and provides its pharmaceutical services and care to beneficiaries around the clock without interruption.
Al-Nadwa district in eastern Riyadh includes many pivotal mosques and Jami’s that serve residential communities and act as centers for social and spiritual bonding, most notably:
Sheikh Ali Al-Hadithi Mosque: Considered one of the main Jami’s in the district, featuring a location close to Dar Muzna for Quran Memorization.
Bin Baz Mosque: Represents one of the most famous Jami’s and prominent vital religious landmarks that attract residents of the neighborhood.
Zhafer Al-Shahrani Mosque: A distinctive religious center in the district, actively contributing to hosting community programs and religious activities and events.
Fahad Al-Breik Mosque: One of the well-known Jami’s in the area, witnessing many awareness events and educational sermons.
Mohammed Al-Bediwi Mosque: Distinguished by hosting active and continuous circles for Quran memorization and teaching its sciences to serve the neighborhood’s youth.
Al-Faroouq Mosque: Represents one of the central and important mosques providing its religious services to wide segments of Al-Nadwa’s residents.
Princess Al-Anoud bint Abdulaziz Mosque: Located in a vital spot within Al-Salah area inside the district, and is considered one of the prominent Jami’s serving the surrounding neighborhood.
Among the most prominent are:
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City Markets: A distinguished supermarket specializing in providing fresh products and diverse food items, with flexible delivery options.
A Market: Features a strategic location on the main Al-Nadwa Street, providing its marketing services and securing daily necessities for consumers until late hours of the night.
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The location of Al-Nadwa district in eastern Riyadh allows easy access to a group of major commercial complexes and integrated shopping centers, which meet the shopping and entertainment needs of all family members, most notably:
Granadia Mall: Located on the Eastern Ring Road, it is one of the prominent shopping and entertainment destinations close to the district, featuring a wide selection of stores, restaurants, and cinemas.
Al Hamra Mall (Cenomi): Located in Al-Malik Faisal district, representing an excellent destination and suitable choice for families wishing to shop and dine in a comfortable environment.
Atvaf Mall: Located in Al-Yarmouk district, characterized by providing diverse shopping options and entertainment facilities serving the region’s residents.
Othaim Mall Al-Rabwa: An integrated commercial complex hosting a wide range of international and local brands, along with multiple options for entertainment and dining.
Smart Shopping (Al-Nadwa Branch): Represents an excellent and direct internal destination for the district’s residents, specializing in providing home supplies, accessories, detergents, and utensils at competitive prices.
Entertainment options and green spaces available to the residents of Al-Nadwa district and its surrounding areas in eastern Riyadh vary, where these facilities provide an integrated natural escape for families and individuals, most notably:
Inside Al-Nadwa District:
Al-Nadwa Public Park: Located in a central spot in the heart of the district, featuring quiet green spaces, dedicated walking tracks, and safe play areas for children. It also serves as an extended site for hosting seasonal events and occasions by the Municipality of Riyadh Region.
Recreational Places and Surrounding Parks (Eastern Riyadh):
East Riyadh Park: Located close to the district, representing a spacious natural escape that includes comprehensive tracks for practicing walking and equipped seating areas for families.
Al-Rawdah Park: Considered one of the major recreational facilities served throughout the day, containing sports fields dedicated to football and basketball, alongside sandy play areas for children and a selection of cafes.
Al-Shuhada Park: Located in Al-Granadia district, characterized by its wide spaces and equipped sports walkway, in addition to its proximity to the surrounding vibrant restaurants and cafes.
Investors and residents head to Al-Nadwa district for several essential reasons:
Family Tranquility: The absence of loud commercial movement and crowded gatherings inside residential blocks.
Spacious Villa Layouts and Affordable Properties Compared to Other Riyadh Districts: Obtaining spacious residential layouts at very competitive prices compared to central and northern Riyadh.
Proximity to Highways: Ease of exiting and entering the district via main axes that shorten the daily commute time for work.
Many property seekers make objective comparisons between Al-Nadwa district and three of its neighbors in the eastern Riyadh region (Al-Maizilah, Al-Rawabi, and Al-Manar district) based on criteria of prices, unit types, maturity of services, and street character.
A comprehensive comparison between them:
| Criterion | Al-Nadwa District | Al-Maizilah District |
| Geographical Location and Outlets | Located on the far eastern edge of Riyadh, bounded to the south by Khurais Road and to the east by Janadriyah Road, adjacent to Al-Nazheem district from the north and east side. | Located directly to the west of Al-Nadwa district, featuring a location closer to the depth of Riyadh, bounded to the west by Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Road and to the south by Khurais Road. |
| Dominance and Type of Residential Pattern |
Dominated by the pattern of independent residential floors and small duplex villas, with noticeable growth in the residential apartments sector as a wide investment and rental option. |
Dominated by the pattern of full villas and mini-palaces alongside luxury residential complexes and modern ownership apartments, due to its proximity to major landmarks (like King Fahd Stadium). |
| Price Indicators (Year 2026) |
Average Price per Meter (Lands): Around SAR 4,334. Villa Prices: Range between SAR 1.4 to 1.75 million. Floor Prices: Between SAR 660,000 to 820,000. |
Average Price per Meter (Lands): Ranges between SAR 4,800 to 5,500 (relatively higher due to location and demand). Villa Prices: Usually start from SAR 1.9 million and exceed 2.8 million depending on area and location. |
| Residential and Social Segment |
Mainly targets newly formed families, extended families, and employees looking for economic and stable ownership options away from the congestion of the capital’s center. |
Targets the upper-middle class and families who prefer proximity to vital facilities and universities (such as King Saud University for Health Sciences and King Fahd Security College). |
A comparison with one of the neighborhoods close to Al-Nadwa, which is Al-Rawabi district:
| Criterion | Al-Nadwa District | Al-Rawabi District |
| Urban Planning |
A relatively modern district, dominated by independent residential floors and duplex villas with economic spaces mostly ranging between 248m² and 360m², with planning that separates quiet blocks from commercial axes. |
An established and mature district urbanistically, characterized by wide streets and large residential layouts, dominated by standalone villas with spacious areas and organized residential buildings. |
| Price Indicators |
Economic and Suitable for Ownership: Average price per meter for lands revolves around SAR 4,334, and ready villa prices start from SAR 1.4 to 1.75 million. |
High and Investment-Oriented: Prices per meter exceed the barrier of SAR 6,000 to 7,500 due to the strategic location, and villa prices usually start from SAR 2.5 million and escalate according to the area. |
| Service Maturity | Services are integrated and cover basic needs (distinguished schools, medical complexes, and central markets), but it is still in the phase of continuous development and growth. | Complete and ideal maturity; the neighborhood has been fully covered by all government, commercial, and recreational services for decades, housing major commercial centers, long-standing schools, and completely finished infrastructure. |
| Proximity to Highways | Connects directly to Khurais Road and Janadriyah Road, easing movement towards Khurais and the airport through open eastern pathways. | Located deep within eastern Riyadh and connects to the Eastern Ring Road, Khurais Road, and Prince Saad bin Abdulrahman I Road, making it a quick link to the city center and main axes. |
If your ultimate priority is an affordable budget and searching for a modern ownership opportunity for a newly formed family without bearing heavy debts, then Al-Nadwa district is the smartest and most suitable choice for you in eastern Riyadh. On the other hand, if you are looking for luxury, fully mature services, and superb logistical proximity to the heart of the capital.
A comprehensive comparison between Al-Nadwa district and Al-Manar district in eastern Riyadh:
| Criterion | Al-Nadwa District | Al-Manar District |
| Population Density |
Medium and Stable: Features a quiet character in its internal blocks, and is considered a newly formed family haven away from the capital’s bustle with flexible traffic density. |
High and Vibrant: Characterized by high population and commercial density due to its location close to the heart of eastern Riyadh, with ongoing commercial activity around the clock. |
| Price Indicators |
Economic and Suitable for Ownership: Land prices per meter revolve around SAR 4,334, and ready villa prices start from SAR 1.4 to 1.75 million, making it suitable for middle budgets. |
High and Investment-Oriented: Due to its strategic location and proximity to main axes, land prices per meter often exceed the barrier of SAR 5,500 to 6,500, and villa prices start from SAR 2.2 million and escalate. |
| Street Character |
Organized and Quietly Residential: Features a clear zoning that ensures the absence of random commercial density within residential blocks, and its movement relies on wide internal streets like Al-Nadwa and Al-Kifah streets. |
Vibrant and Heavily Commercial: The district’s streets are wide but witness very active traffic flow, dominated by shop signs, major markets, and restaurants, especially on the main axes surrounding it. |
| Diversity of Residential Units |
Focuses heavily on the pattern of independent residential floors (with prices starting from SAR 660,000) and small duplex villas, along with the availability of apartments for rent at flexible rates. |
Focuses on a diversity combining luxury residential villas with large areas, and a huge sector of modern ownership apartment buildings and luxury apartments dedicated to investment or family residential living. |
The scale tips clearly in favor of Al-Manar district in terms of investment value and modern quality of life; it is a “vibrant” neighborhood that puts you in the heart of services, restaurants, and rapid axes of eastern Riyadh, provided that your budget can handle its high prices and accept the nature of its busy traffic flow.
Real estate indicators for the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 confirm the maturity of the district through the trading activity of apartments, floors, and lands, at prices that make it the smartest haven for newly formed families seeking affordable and stable ownership compared to neighborhoods like Al-Maizilah and Al-Manar. It grants competitive pricing and serenity without compromising the quality of facilities, starting from educational complexes like “Al-Mutaqaddima” down to medical services, markets, and integrated parks. With the completion of Al-Nadwa district’s features as a model representing the fringes of modern eastern capital with its economic character, the urban planning compass on the map moves towards Al-Mousa district, moving from this modern family-oriented east towards an older, more traditional center.
Al-Nadwa district is located on the eastern edge of Riyadh within the boundaries of Al-Sharq Municipality. It is bounded to the north by Al-Nazheem district via Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Road, to the south by Khurais Road, to the east by Janadriyah Road, and to the west by Al-Maizilah district, separated by Al-Nadwa Street, the Arab East Colleges complex, and Naif Arab University for Security Sciences.
The district features balanced travel times thanks to its surrounding highway network. It is located just 6 km away from King Fahd International Stadium as its closest major landmark, while it is 28 km away from the City Center (Al-Murabba and Ministries area), 34 km away from King Khalid International Airport, and 36 km away from the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD).
The district is considered an economic and highly competitive option for property ownership; the average price per meter for residential land revolves around SAR 4,334, while ready-made villa prices range between SAR 1.4 and 1.75 million, and independent residential floors range between SAR 660,000 and 820,000. Meanwhile, the annual rental market for family apartments starts from SAR 12,100 and reaches up to SAR 35,000 for luxury units.
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About the author
بدر الحسني | Bader Al Hassanyكاتب محتوى في مدونة عقار. أكتب عن الأحياء والمدن السعودية، وأتحدث عن العقار من جوانبه المختلفة؛ الاستثمارية والسكنية والتصميمية. من خلال مقالاتي أشارك القارئ صورة واقعية عن الحياة في الأحياء، ومتوسط الأسعار، والمشاريع الجديدة، بأسلوب سهل وواضح. الكتابة بالنسبة لي هي وسيلة لاكتشاف السعودية وتطورها، ونشر الوعي بأن العقار ليس مجرد بناء، بل أسلوب حياة ورؤية لمستقبل أفضل.
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