How many projects are covered by the REGA Geographic Zones Document?

The published document designates 125+ individual projects and zones across 8 categories, spanning all 13 administrative regions, with the largest concentration in Jeddah Governorate (57 projects) and the most granular breakdown in Al-Ula Governorate (17 zones).

Are NEOM, Red Sea, and Amaala open to all foreign nationalities?

Yes. The three PIF-backed giga-projects — NEOM, Red Sea, and Amaala — are designated at the Kingdom level and are open to foreign ownership regardless of nationality or religion, unlike Makkah and Madinah which carry a Muslim-only restriction.

REGA Geographic Zones · Official Reference

Where foreigners can legally own property in Saudi Arabia

Q: What is the REGA Geographic Zones Document?

The Geographic Zones Document (also called the Geographic Scope Document) is the official Council of Ministers resolution that lists every area in Saudi Arabia where non-Saudi individuals and entities are permitted to own real estate under the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis. It was published via the official Saudi Properties portal and covers all 13 administrative regions of the Kingdom, with detailed zone-by-zone and project-by-project designations.

Q: Can foreigners buy property anywhere in Saudi Arabia?

No. Foreign ownership is restricted to zones and named projects specifically designated in the Geographic Zones Document. Buying outside a designated zone is not legally recognized, and the Saudi Properties portal blocks registration for out-of-zone transactions. Foreign residents may additionally own one residential property outside designated zones for personal use, subject to conditions.

The complete, zone-by-zone breakdown of the REGA Geographic Scope Document — every region, project, and city where non-Saudi ownership is permitted under the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis.

Source: saudiproperties.rega.gov.sa/zones · Verified 24 June 2026 · Cross-checked against SAKK.AI's tracked KB anchors

What the Geographic Zones Document actually is

Saudi Arabia does not permit foreign nationals to buy property anywhere in the country. Under the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis (Royal Decree M/14), ownership by non-Saudi individuals and entities is restricted to areas specifically named in the Geographic Zones Document — a Council of Ministers resolution developed with the Real Estate General Authority (REGA), the Ministry of Investment, the Ministry of Justice, and other supervisory bodies.

The document was published via the official Saudi Properties portal and now covers all 13 administrative regions of the Kingdom, spanning giga-projects, special economic zones, and city-specific development areas. Buying outside a designated zone is not legally valid — the Saudi Properties portal blocks registration for any transaction that falls outside the published boundaries.

Why this matters before you commit capital: a developer marketing a property "to foreign investors" does not make that property eligible. Zone eligibility must be verified against the official document for the specific project, not assumed from marketing material.

The 8 zone categories, in full

Below is every category from the published Geographic Zones Document. Highlighted entries indicate projects with confirmed significant foreign investment activity or public listings.

01 Urban Boundaries 13 Regions

All 13 administrative regions of Saudi Arabia are included at the urban-boundary level: Riyadh, Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Al-Qassim, Eastern Region, Asir, Tabuk, Hail, Northern Borders, Jazan, Najran, Al-Bahah, and Al-Jawf.

RiyadhMakkah Al-MukarramahAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Al-QassimEastern RegionAsir TabukHailNorthern Borders JazanNajranAl-BahahAl-Jawf

Full Kingdom coverage at the regional level — city and project-level detail below determines actual eligibility.

02 Giga & Mega Projects — Kingdom Level 3 Projects

NEOM Red Sea Amaala

All three PIF-backed giga-projects are open to all nationalities — no religion restriction applies.

03 Cities & Special Economic Zones 4 Projects

King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) Jazan Special Economic Zone Ras Al-Khair Special Economic Zone Special Economic Zone in KAEC

04 Riyadh City 9 Projects

Nine designated projects across the capital, including Transit-Oriented Development zones already visible on the official portal map.

Diriyah Gate King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) King Salman International Airport King Salman Park New Murabba Qiddiya SEDRA Sports Boulevard & Arts District Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

05 Jeddah Governorate 57 Projects

The largest single-city allocation in the document — 55 numbered development zones plus named flagship projects.

Jeddah Central Alarous Development Zones (1–55)

Full zone-by-zone breakdown of the 55 development areas is pending a dedicated portal deep-dive — check back or ask the SAKK.AI agent for the latest status.

06 Makkah City 12 Projects

Ajyad TowerAl-Manar Jabal Omar TADAWUL 4250 Makkah Al-Mukarramah Zone (1)Makkah Al-Mukarramah Zone (2) Makkah Al-Mukarramah Zone (3)Makkah Towers Masar TADAWUL 4325 Rou'a Al Haram Al Makki Sumou SuburbThakher MakkahTilal Village

Religion restriction applies: ownership in Makkah is limited to Muslim individuals and qualifying Saudi companies. Non-Muslim foreigners cannot individually own property here.

07 Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 10 Projects

Al-GhurrahAl-Madinah Zone (1)Al-Madinah Zone (2) Al-MahwaDar Al-HijrahDiyar Al-Muqarr Downtown Madinah Knowledge Economic City TADAWUL 4310 Mishraf Rua Al-Madinah

Religion restriction applies: ownership in Madinah is limited to Muslim individuals and qualifying Saudi companies, the same as Makkah.

08 Al-Ula Governorate 17 Zones

The most granular breakdown of any governorate in the document — 17 distinct zones covering heritage, tourism, and luxury real estate development, largely unreported elsewhere.

No religion restriction applies to Al-Ula.

Highlighted entries = confirmed significant investor interest or Tadawul-listed. Tadawul tickers shown where applicable. All data verified against saudiproperties.rega.gov.sa/zones, 24 June 2026, and tracked against SAKK.AI's live KB for ongoing drift.

Frequently asked questions

What is the REGA Geographic Zones Document?

It's the official Council of Ministers resolution listing every area in Saudi Arabia where non-Saudi individuals and entities may own real estate. Published through the Saudi Properties portal, it covers all 13 administrative regions with zone-by-zone and project-by-project designations, including permitted ownership types and any percentage caps.

Can foreigners buy property anywhere in Saudi Arabia?

No. Ownership is restricted to zones and named projects specifically designated in this document. Buying outside a designated zone is not legally recognized — the Saudi Properties portal blocks registration for out-of-zone transactions. Foreign residents may additionally own one residential property outside designated zones for personal use, subject to conditions.

Can foreigners buy property in Makkah or Madinah?

Only Muslim non-Saudi individuals and qualifying Saudi companies may own property within the designated zones of Makkah and Madinah. Non-Muslim foreigners cannot individually own property in either city.

Are NEOM, Red Sea, and Amaala open to all nationalities?

Yes. These three PIF-backed giga-projects are designated at the Kingdom level and carry no religion restriction, unlike Makkah and Madinah.

Which city has the most designated zones?

Jeddah Governorate, with 57 total projects — 55 numbered development zones plus named flagship projects including Jeddah Central. Al-Ula Governorate has the most granular single-category breakdown, with 17 distinct zones.

Where foreigners can legally own property in Saudi Arabia

What the Geographic Zones Document actually is

The 8 zone categories, in full

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