Commercial
Data Centres
Advising you on land transactions with confidence and clarity.
We help investors, developers, and landowners optimise the value of their development land across the Kingdom. Whether acquiring, disposing, or structuring joint ventures, our Saudi Land Advisory team delivers strategies that transform opportunities into measurable outcomes.
From site identification to transaction completion, we provide independent advice supported by local market data and planning frameworks aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Why partner with us on data centres
The Data Centre Advisory Group advises on every type of data centre transaction across Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
Acting on behalf of tenants, customers, operators, landowners and investors seeking market entry and expansion in Saudi Arabia, we offer five dedicated service lines.
Occupier
- Support for occupiers navigating acquisitions, disposals, lease renewals, and migration strategies in Saudi Arabia
- Consultancy and performance benchmarking tailored to operator needs in the Kingdom
- Over 150 megawatts transacted across more than 60 global markets
Development
- Sale and acquisition of Saudi data centre development land, including hyperscale-ready sites
- End-to-end support with permits, utility connections, and compliance in the Kingdom
- Unlocking residual value through strategic design and execution
Investment
- Advised on over US$10 billion in global data centre transactions, with a growing portfolio in Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure sector
- Joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and sale-and-leaseback structures
- Operational cost benchmarking and investment performance reviews
Valuation
- Valuations for single assets and large-scale portfolios in Saudi Arabia, including 'red book' compliant assessments
- Discounted cash flow and residual methods tailored to Saudi data centre markets
- Valuation consultancy with sector-specific expertise
- Yield benchmarking and comparable across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC
Research
- Bespoke insights into local data centre trends and performance
- Deep Knowledge of Saudi-specific growth indicators and regulatory frameworks
- Reports covering cloud adoption, investor activity, and Saudi digital infrastructure expansion
- Rental forecasts, affordability modelling, and comparative analysis across key Saudi markets
Latest publications and reports
Data Centres
Data Centres: The EMEA Report
Knight Frank’s EMEA Data Centres Report provides a half-yearly snapshot of the region’s rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.
13 October 2025
The Saudi Report
The Saudi Report 2025
Now in its 4th edition, The Saudi Report is our exclusive biennial flagship publication, offering in-depth insights and a comprehensive analysis of Saudi Arabia’s residential real estate market.
24 October 2025
Commercial
Saudi Arabia Commercial Market Review
A Biannual KSA Commercial Market Review provides an insightful analysis of Saudi Arabia's real estate landscape, focusing on the office, hospitality and data centre sectors.
01 July 2025
Offices
(Y)our Space - Middle East Focus
Presenting our flagship global occupier research publication, (Y)our Space - Middle East Focus. We have conducted a survey of Middle East corporate leaders and occupiers to understand their perspectives on corporate real estate, the future of the office, and evolving work practices.
08 November 2023
