Destination Saudi 2026: Global Investor Appetite for Saudi Real Estate

09 March 2026

In Destination Saudi 2026, we examine the impact of Saudi Arabia’s newly approved property ownership law, which opens designated real estate zones to international buyers for the first time.

This milestone under Vision 2030 marks a significant shift in the Kingdom’s property market and its global positioning.

The report draws on an updated survey of 1,550 respondents across key international markets, including Algeria, Egypt, India, Malaysia, the UK and the US, as well as expatriates in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, to assess appetite for Saudi real estate. Our findings indicate that 84% of global high net worth individuals are interested in acquiring property in Makkah and Madinah, with nearly US$ 6.3 billion in potential private capital potentially entering the market.

We invite you to explore the full analysis in Destination Saudi 2026.

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Listen to our experts as they discuss the key insights from Destination Dubai 2026, focusing on the impact of the new property ownership law, international investor appetite, projected capital inflows, and the broader implications for residential and commercial real estate sectors across the Kingdom.

General Manager, KSA, discusses how housing affordability is increasingly shaping buying and renting decisions across Saudi Arabia, particularly within the mid-market. As population growth and urbanisation drive demand, the opportunity lies in delivering well-designed, higher-density housing that better reflects how middle-income households live today.

Partner – Head of Research, MENA, highlights growing international interest in building “forever homes” in Saudi Arabia, with a notable share of global investors expressing interest in purchasing land to develop their own homes, creating new opportunities for master-planned land communities across the Kingdom.

Partner – Head of Industrial & Logistics, KSA, highlights strong occupier demand across the Kingdom, the increasing focus on quality over cost and the growing preference for Grade A, high-specification facilities that align with long-term business ambitions.

Partner - Head of Private Capital and Family Enterprises, MENA, explores how Saudi family offices are shifting beyond vacant land as a store of wealth, focusing instead on income-generating assets, professionally managed portfolios and long-term investment strategies designed to deliver sustainable returns.

Partner, Occupiers Strategy and Solutions, MENA, explores the pipeline of new office supply in Riyadh, evolving tenant expectations and the increasing competitiveness among landlords as occupiers gain greater choice across the Kingdom’s office market.

Partner – Residential Consultancy, MENA, explores the evolving appeal of branded residences, the growing shift towards lifestyle-led living and wellness-focused design, and the expanding pipeline of projects across Saudi Arabia as international investor interest continues to strengthen.

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Meet our team of real estate research and consultancy professionals who have provided expert insights on this year’s report findings.

Harmen De Jong

Regional Partner - Head of Consulting

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Andrew Love

International Partner, Regional Head of Commercial Transactions

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Stephen Flanagan

Regional Partner - Head of Valuation and Advisory

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Shehzad Jamal

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Faisal Durrani

Partner - Head of Research, MENA

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Vera Zabelina

Senior Analyst - Real Estate Consultancy

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