1. An Outsiders Guide To Settling In
Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of
Saudi Arabia with a population of
4,465,000 and spread across an area of
1,554 km². It consists of 16 smaller
municipalities, one of which is the
Diplomatic Quarter. The other 15
municipalities are subdivided into over
160 smaller districts. Today, Riyadh is
one of the richest cities in the Middle
East and the 80th richest city in the
world. Once a small walled city, Riyadh
has developed into a dynamic
destination over the years. Apart from
being the political center for the
Kingdom, the city is also a commercial
hub. A large number of educational,
financial, agricultural, cultural, technical, and social organizations have set
up base here.
When you first arrive in Riyadh, you would look at .شقق للبيعYou may find
housing costly and hard to find. There is a sudden increase in the
population of the city as there is a growth in the number of first time
homeowners; migration of rural citizens to developed Riyadh as well as an
influx of expats workforce is seen. The situation at present seems as if the
current demand has surpassed the current supply of houses. Therefore, it
is best to decide upon your budget, and be specific of your requirements
i.e. whether you need 1 BHK or 2 BHK or 3 BHK or a villa or a penthouse or
family apartment or bachelor’s apartment and how much distance are you
ready to travel from home to work? With your preferences in place, it will
be easier for you to narrow down the properties that you like.
You can start by searching for them online. A lot of websites list شقق مفروشة
as well as unfurnished apartments. These websites have experience
personnel that can guide you through the listings. Alternatively, you could
even approach a real estate agent who can show you around apartments
that suit your preferences. Some apartment listings are advertised the
traditional way in local newspapers. You could ask a local friend or
associate help you translate the classifieds for you and help you look شقق
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شقق مفروشةwith all modern amenities are very popular in Riyadh though the
standard of furnishing will vary across the properties that you visit. It is
best to check what all is included. A furnished property may be complete
with TV, video, hi-fi, beds, bedding, curtains, carpets, wardrobes, washing
machine and every other conceivable home comfort. A great home is the
key to a quality life and therefore you need to be careful before selecting
your dream home.