Off-Plan · Saudi Arabia
Buyer's guide
Buying off-plan property in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is adding new homes at scale. Much of the new off-plan supply is in Riyadh, with further communities in Jeddah, the Eastern Province and along the Red Sea coast, ranging from large master-planned neighbourhoods to villa and townhouse phases released in stages. Buying off-plan lets you reserve early and pay in stages as the community is built.
On Abaad now
Abaad currently lists 2 off-plan projects in Saudi Arabia from 2 developers, in Riyadh. Starting prices range from SAR 1,120,000 to SAR 3,400,000. Published handover dates run from 2027 to 2028.
Who can buy in Saudi Arabia
Saudi nationals can buy property freely. Recent regulation has widened the routes for non-Saudis to own property, within designated zones and subject to conditions, with special rules in Makkah and Madinah. Holders of Saudi Premium Residency have their own ownership rights.
Eligibility can also differ from one project to another, so confirm that you can buy the specific unit before you pay a deposit.
How off-plan payment plans work
A typical plan starts with a booking deposit when you reserve, followed by instalments tied to construction milestones or a fixed timetable, and a final balance at handover. Developers express the split as two numbers: a 60/40 plan means about 60 percent is paid before handover and 40 percent on or after it. Some projects add a post-handover plan that spreads part of the balance over a period after you receive the keys. Each project page shows the published split and, where the developer has shared it, the milestone schedule.
Off-plan sales in Saudi Arabia are licensed under the Wafi programme, which requires buyer payments to be held in an escrow account for the project.
What to check before you reserve
- Check that the project holds a Wafi off-plan sales licence, and pay only into the project's escrow account.
- The developer's track record and the projects it has already completed.
- The handover date written into the sale and purchase agreement, and what the contract says about delays.
- The unit's size, floor plan, view and finishing specification as stated in the contract, not only in the brochure.
- Costs on top of the price, such as registration fees and annual service charges.
- Whether you can resell or assign the contract before completion, and on what terms.
How Abaad helps
Abaad works on Saudi opportunities alongside its sister company MARK Real Estate, which provides brokerage and advisory services in Saudi Arabia. Together they coordinate selected off-plan opportunities between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, so a buyer in Qatar can explore Saudi projects with an adviser close to home and support on the ground. Register interest on any project page and an adviser replies within one business day.
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy off-plan property in Saudi Arabia?
Recent regulation allows non-Saudis to own property within designated zones and subject to conditions, with special rules in Makkah and Madinah, and Premium Residency holders have their own ownership rights. Confirm eligibility for the specific project before you reserve.
What is Wafi?
Wafi is the Saudi programme that licenses off-plan sales. A licensed project must hold buyer payments in an escrow account, so your instalments are kept apart from the developer's other funds. Ask to see the project's licence before you pay.
Where are the new off-plan projects in Saudi Arabia?
Much of the new residential supply is in Riyadh, with further projects in Jeddah, the Eastern Province and along the Red Sea coast. The projects on this page are limited to Saudi Arabia and can be narrowed by location, developer and handover date.
How do payment plans work on Saudi projects?
Most plans start with a booking deposit, followed by instalments during construction and a balance at handover. The split and schedule are set by the developer and shown on each project page.
Can I buy a Saudi project through Abaad from Qatar?
Yes. Abaad coordinates selected Saudi off-plan opportunities with its sister company MARK Real Estate, so you can start the conversation in Qatar and be supported in Saudi Arabia. Register interest on the project page to speak to an adviser.