⚡ New Law in Effect from January 2026: Saudi Arabia has enacted landmark real estate legislation (Royal Decree M/14) opening the market to foreign buyers.
Key Facts for Foreign Buyers
Ownership Rules Per City
The rules vary depending on which city you wish to invest in.
| location | Special Rules | Open to Foreigners |
|---|---|---|
| Makkah | Muslims only — via REGA permit | Limited zones |
| Madinah | Muslims only — via REGA permit | Limited zones |
| Jeddah | Open to all nationalities | Full freehold zones |
| Riyadh | Open to all nationalities | Full freehold zones |
⚠️ Samsarcom note: Rules change. Always verify current conditions with Samsarcom before purchasing.
Saudi Vision 2030: Why Now Is the Right Time
100M tourists/year by 2030
Saudi Vision 2030 targets 150 million visits annually to holy sites alone
$1 Trillion in projects
Giga-projects: NEOM, Red Sea, Diriyah Gate — creating massive residential demand
Foreign ownership law 2025
Royal Decree M/14 finally allows non-Saudis to own property in most zones
New airports & transport
8 new international airports and high-speed rail connecting all major cities
50,000 new hotel rooms
Government-backed expansion of hospitality infrastructure near Haramain
Growing middle class
40% of Saudi population under 30 — massive internal demand for quality housing